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Junior Consultant: Human Resources (KZN) (12507)

CLOSING DATE: 08 OCTOBER 2024

Jnr HR Consultant: Human Resources  (KZN-Durban)

Report Line    : Lead/s: Human Resources Business Partner

Division          : Human Resources

Scale Code    : 402

Position ID     : (60017625)

Reporting to the Lead: HRBP, the incumbent is to partner with HRBP Lead & Consultant to provide HR services, advice and support to the relevant region/ unit in order to establish and implement HR programmes that foster the organization and people development for them.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY (STRATEGY ALIGNMENT)

• Participate in regional/business unit management meetings and strategic planning sessions to obtain a clear understanding of business requirements. 
• Analyses effectiveness and efficiency of HR practices and programmes through discussions and focus groups.  Involves line and HR colleagues to effect required changes.
• Applies theoretical knowledge and understanding in practice in order to influence current work cultures and leadership styles. 
• Uses standardized measurements to assess leadership styles.  Communicate results to relevant stakeholders.  In conjunction with senior HR-colleagues design interventions to affect modification to leadership styles and behaviours.

 MANAGE TALENT ATTRACTION AND RETENTION PROCESS

• Identify the vacancy, check whether the vacant position is funded and critical. Then, complete the Request to Employ and engage the line manager.
• Ensure that interviews are scheduled
• Submit advert to HRSSC for advertising (internal and or external)
• In conjunction with Line Manager and Panel:
• conduct final short-listing with line manager,
• develop interview questionnaire guidelines and decision matrix,
• conduct the interviews and assessment – compile interview report.
• Provide guidance and advice to line manager on the recruitment processes
• Facilitate the qualification and background check.
• Pro-actively address client needs on all human resources matters.
• In collaboration with HRBP Lead & Consultant
• make employment offer & On-boarding and engagement packs to the successful candidate,
• advise line manager on the remuneration directive guidelines to attract and retain incumbents,
• make the counter offer to retain the incumbents where possible,
• identify short, medium- and long-term resourcing issues; engage clients on new roles, replacement and recruitment and retention strategies.
   

COLLABORATING WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

• Identify and recommend training needs, gaps and interventions
• Ensure that division and each employee submit Personal Development Plans
• Facilitate the implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
• Advise and facilitate the divisional specific training needs, and all relevant training interventions
• Collaborate with organizational effectiveness, employee relations and remuneration colleagues to ensure efficient delivery within customer base.
• Advice, manage, and facilitate grievances and outcomes of the disciplinary matters.
• Educate and advise managers, staff on adherence to HR processes, policies, rules  and legislation.

 COLLABORATE AND COORDINATION OF ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES & REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

• Advise and educate employees on wellness services
• Management of employee referrals to wellness
• Monitor the progress of the employees
• Contribute toward the implementation of wellness programmes within the division.
• Update and compile the EE plan, reports and presentations.
• Advise line on implementing divisional micro-plan EE targets.
• Advise on the process and procedure of job evaluation
• Complete the job evaluation request form with the line manager.
• Coordinate the process of developing job profiles.
• Check and ensure that the supporting documents are attached for evaluation.
• Request for creation for posts in conjunction with line manager.
• Facilitate and coordinate the process of review of the organisational structure.
• Facilitate the implementation of human resources projects
• Implement performance-based culture intervention within the business unit.
• Advice and coach business unit on performance contracting, monitoring and reviews.
• Capacitate business unit on performance management process.
• Facilitate and advice on dealing with non-performance matters and dispute arising from performance management review.
• To manage a change management ethos and understanding within the division, providing support to management with a rapidly changing media environment.
• Understand and champion the business of being a strategic business partner.
• Advise on the remuneration scale code and benefits, remuneration related process and policy.
• Provide advice on all benefits such as, the medical aid contributions, group life and pension, long service awards, commemorative fund, best funeral scheme, etc.
   
  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND HR ANALYTICS

• Facilitate the termination of employment
• Coordinate and action relocation/ transfers of employees i.e. allowance payment.
• Facilitate the compliance and completing declaration of business interest(s) on SAP.
• Prepare and submit inputs into human resource monthly reports
• Keep abreast of human resources practices and labour law updates in order to provide a one-stop professional human resource service
• Uses HR technology and systems (SAP) to extract relevant HR data for line management to make better decisions on workforce issues/matters
• Compile and presents meaningful HR reports through interpretation, comparisons and trend analyses
• Oversees the process of ensuring data integrity of HR system
• Conduct and analyse exit interviews with suggestions on improvement to line management
   

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Trusted and works effectively with all stakeholders to improve effectiveness across all HR function
• Partner with HR Services and the Centres of Expertise to ensure seamless HR service for Management, Labour and Employees 
• Influence the adherence to HR policies and procedures through effective support to the business
• Formulate strong partnerships with business to manage any under-performance and dealing with ad-hoc employee relations issues.
• Collaborate with relevant HR Specialists to identify, enhance and promote best practices aimed at forming an effective HR service.
• Guiding people to address SABC Processes & Policies
• Understand employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resources or related discipline
• Membership of SABPP and IPM will be a recommendation

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in human resources environment
• Experience in working in a unionised environment will be an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of HR processes and policies

KNOWLEDGE

• Human Resources Information System
• South African employment/labour legislation  and related regulatory frameworks
• Human resources governance, principles, rules, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of HR theories and best practices regarding behavioural drivers for improving and sustaining working relationship;
• Thorough understanding and capability in Individual, Team and Organisational Development processes.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of labour relations, coaching, counselling and mentoring theories and best practices, as well as methodologies.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Conflict Resolution Processes, (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) techniques and feedback. 
• Working knowledge of the legislative framework governing human resource practices in the country.

Personal Assistant (12506)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO GROUP EXECUTIVE : HUMAN RESOURCES

Reporting line  : Group Executive – Human Resources  

Division            : Group Human Resources

Scale Code      : 402

Position ID       : 60017609

CLOSING DATE: 08 OCTOBER 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to Group Executive Human Resources : To ensure the smooth running of the office of the Group Executive daily activities through the effective and efficient management of the office and dairy in accordance with the requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Establish and maintain good relations with all staff, management, and stakeholders
• Planning, organising and scheduling the Group Executive diary including electronic diary management, scheduling of meetings and calendar events.
• Manage changes, actions and reminders
• Ensure that all correspondence for noting and approval by Group Executive is administered timeously
• Coordinating and monitoring of the office resources to ensure that all is in working order.
• Effective handling of client complaints and enquiries.
• Ordering stationery, and any consumables required by the Office of the Group Executive
• Co-ordination meetings with internal and or external stakeholders.
• Management of all office expenses.
• Provide Support to office of the Group Executive inclusive of Administration and logistical support
• Attend to any outstanding actions resulting from meetings arranged and/or attended
• Coordinate the timeous receipt of Board and Exco packs for these meetings
• Screening all calls to Office of the Group Executive, and connects or redirect as necessary.
   

2. LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

• Processing of information system for approval.
• Arranging and coordinating of all special events/ functions/ seminars/ conferences/ workshops.
• Coordinating all logistical arrangements (including flights, car hire, accommodation etc.).

3. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

• Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation
• Effective management of the filing system to ensure easy retrieval of information and all records.
• Ensuring that all sensitive documents and or information are managed appropriately.
• Ensuring effective processing of documents in-and-out of the office of the Group Executive  and implementing an effective document follow-up and/or tracking system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma or Degree in Secretarial/Administration, Human Resources or any other equivalent tertiary qualification. (NQF6/7)
• 5 years’ experience as a secretary and / or administrator or similar role.

 KNOWLEDGE:

• General knowledge.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office and in particular Excel, Word and Powerpoint, SAP (preferred but not critical), the Internet etc.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Proactive and action-orientated.
• Establish and maintain good relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail.      
• Planning and organisation.

Account Executive Western Cape (12513)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE WESTERN CAPE

POSITION:                               ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

DIVISION:                                SALES

SCALE CODE:                        402

POSITION ID                           60020170

REPORTING LINE:                 NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The core function of this role is to sell audio/ visual / solutions within the SABC eco-system. The role primarily consists of managing and overseeing a portfolio of advertiser’s accounts and agencies. Accountability includes but not limited to being a liaison for clients and ensuring customer satisfaction by proactively addressing clients’ needs and facilitating the entire sale process. The role also entails growing new client bases and contributing to an increase in current sales levels to ensure achievement of revenue targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Achieve set targets by client within the given portfolio:
• Identify and exploit new business opportunities.
• Develop tailor-made sales opportunities and deals.
• Prepare and negotiate all sales deals including renewals and renegotiations within the    parameters of the governance prescripts.
• Offer a 360-degree solution across all platforms to address client’s needs.
• Package and sell sponsorable programmes on respective platforms.
• Develop innovative sponsorship opportunities.
• Educate client on all organisational platforms on a regular basis.
• Facilitate and understand analysis of competitive market in order to identify revenue opportunities.
• Conduct need analyses of all client’s in portfolio in order to understand needs, identify opportunities.
• Action a client brief and produce relevant media solutions not limited to a specific platform.
• Source and evaluate lost /dropped business to determine reasons in order to re-establish business.
• Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of own platforms.
• Liaise with Product Managers regarding potential sponsorships opportunities within programmes.
• Accurate and consistent usage of all sales management systems e.g CRM & SAP to manage the sales processes end to end.
• Compile the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations.
• Planning and Optimisation for clients upon request on available industry related planning and buying tools.
• Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client monthly with regards to tracking of commitments
• Update clients through proposals and presentations regarding opportunities.
• Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines.
• Compile all Submissions and Term Sheets within respective portfolios as well as manage the long form contract process.
• Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly.
• Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting.
• Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within an agreed time frame directed by senior management.
• Prepare the Deal Evaluation, business case and secure approval.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant degree or diploma, (Sales/ Communication/ Marketing/other relevant preferable); and/ or
• Supplementary Media, Digital, Sales, and other relevant training courses and certificates; and
• 6-8 years of sales/ sales management experience, (media sales preferable)
• Proven track record in media sales
• Knowledge and experience in integrated / digital sales solutions would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license & own transport.

KNOWLEDGE AND RELATED SKILLS

• Understanding of broadcasting policies
• Understanding of the organisational brands
• Knowledge of industry systems
• Problem solving
• Conflict Management
• Planning and organisation
• Work under pressure and multi-task
• Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook
• Excellent administrative skills
• Conceptualization skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Working on site predominantly

Systems Administrators (11103)

READVERTISEMENT 

Division:                     Technology

Department:               Radio and Regional Technology

Job Title:                    Position:                    Systems Administrator 

Scale Code:               404

Report Line:             Manager: Broadcast Systems and Innovation Hub

Position ID:               60018653

CLOSING DATE  : 02 SEPTEMBER 2024

Main purpose of Position:

To install, configure and repair workstations and servers, support and maintain databases & provide operational support to users of the SABC Broadcast, Production and Music Scheduling Systems to ensure highly available systems/ facilities for 24/7 broadcast.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to (technical) submissions for Departmental Strategy in alignment with Corporate Plan and Target operating model.
• Perform system installations and configurations as well as testing and commissioning of system functionality to deliver on customer needs.
• Install workstations as per client needs (Edit, Production, On-air) in line with software manufacturer hardware specification.
• Ability to install a playout workstation in any SABC studio or facility.
• Install servers as per software manufacturer hardware specification.
• Implement system upgrade plans, for Broadcast Systems (Playout, production and music Scheduling) remote connectivity and System Antivirus Software.
• Perform the implementation of CAPEX projects by performing the required installations, configurations and system testing.
• Prepare OPEX motivation and OPEX motivations for approval to ensure operational requirements (spares holding, equipment repairs and maintenance) are addressed.
• Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy. The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
• Agreed % of broadcast system availability and facilities for all SABC regions.
• Above average rating on SLA (internal stakeholders).
• Adhere to service delivery standards.
• Systems, equipment, processes and workflows, in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards.
• Execute their delivery of technical tasks (installation and configuration of workstations, servers, databases) to their completion on time and within agreed specifications.
• Ensure standardization across areas of responsibility which are in line with departmental SOP’s and company policies.
• Provide input to update technical documentation.
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
• Perform standby as and when required.
• Prevention of re-occurring faults and system downtime.
• Follow up on reported faults and communicate fault resolution timelines to client.
• Provide input to update fault SOP.
• Have the ability to communicate and diagnose faults with regional technicians.
• Submission of ad-hoc fault reports detailing steps taken for fault resolution.
• Daily and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables
• Monthly report of maintenance and repairs conducted.
• Accurate monthly reporting system downtime detailing, downtime, reasoning and missed advertising (recon) and deliverables (maintenance, repairs, system health and tasks).
• Provide standby reports as per time management policy.
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA % and system availability % (Target systems availability is 99.997%)
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable systems.
• Daily proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components and corrective actions on failed processes.
• Daily assessment of system through logs (database errors, system restarts, etc.) and system checks.
• Daily backup of all radio\ TV broadcast production and music scheduling system (database, audio, system configurations) in line with broadcast continuity.
• The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
• Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.
• Understand Broadcast workflows and technical drawings.
• Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems and broadcast studios).
• Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable Broadcast Systems.
• Assist (when required) with rigging of broadcast systems & edit facilities, ensuring the functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions.
• Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, functional facilities for successful recording, production and broadcast
• Correct configuration & testing of systems and equipment (software) to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults and system standardization across the playout and production system environment.
• Create and maintain User groups (rights) as per client requirements.
• Create and maintain system users as per IT security policy.
• Create and maintain system categories as per user requirements and in compliance with system storage.
• Ensure security updates tested and then applied.

Key Performance Skills

• Report and escalate risk findings to manager.
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Comply with vendor software (OEM) licensing conditions.
• SOP application to ensure to ensure standardization across the playout and production environment to eliminate audit findings.
• Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the broadcast and production systems.
• Ensure system compliance reports are available at all times (Broadcast report from playout system, ICASA\ SAMRO & SAMPRA from Music Scheduling system).
• Ensure 95% of assets verified annually.
• Perform annual asset verification.
• Create and maintain relationships with Radio, News and Regional Technical Staff to ensure compliance with user requirements.
• Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Provide basic technical assistance and guidance to customers (Radio presenters, Music Compilers journalists, technical producers, News and Sales Traffic rooms) regarding software capability and functionality (including operational training when required).
• Attend resolutions to customer requests\ complaints.
• Internal client engagement regarding technical compliance.
• Participation in OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs.
• Respond to faults logged with Service provider in a timely manner (2 business days).
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
• Performance agreements with manager annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 Year National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems. NQF6 minimum.
• Minimum 1 years technical experience.
• Driver’s license.
• The following certification will be advantageous: BTech or Bachelor’s Degree; IT Certification (A+ or N+), SQL Database Administration.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours and enter into an overtime agreement to perform standby as and when required as per SABC Time Management Policy once you have acquired the necessary skills.

Administrator: Minor CAPEX (12481)

ADMINISTRATOR: MINOR CAPEX

Report Line     :  MANAGER: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Division           :  TECHNOLOGY

Scale Code     :  404

Position ID       :  60018743

Closing Date: 02 October 2024

PURPOSE

To Manage and execute accurate capturing of and reporting on SABC Capex expenditure in line with all relevant policies/ procedures in order to protect SABC interests, mitigate risk and ensure good governance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Monthly financial projections for all minor capex budgets and update on Capex Report
• Proactive identification of minor capex to be closed and accurately perform minor capex closing documentation in accordance with standard procedures
• Submit monthly minor Capex reports to Finance as per customer requirement and Management instruction
• Accurate recon of final costs as recorded on SAP before minor capex (and occasionally major capex) closing
• Compile recon report for all minor capex (and occasionally major capex) closing at financial year end and accurate and in time update of Capex Report for new fiscal and creation of a new master
• Minor Capex month end reports and distribution thereof in appropriate format and reports /statistics to be an accurate reflection of Capex status (and occasionally major capex)
• Accurate management of Minor Capex for SABC and regional offices in line with Financial policy
• Continual recording of all new approvals and accurate monthly recon of totals with Minor Capex Report
• Accurate transfer of budgets between WBS elements and creation of additional WBS elements per minor capex item
• Continual fault finding, fault resolution, investigations and advice and liaison with SAP staff to fix system problems
• Accurate maintenance of minor capex structures on SAP

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOP’s, policies and regulations
• Accurate resolution of audit queries pertaining to project matters, when required
• Handle all financial queries related to minor capex in accordance with standards, procedures and SABC Financial Policy

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain positive relationships with all departmental, business unit, divisional and external stakeholders through frequent communication and feedback sessions
• Constant advice, support and training of stakeholders to proactively prevent mistakes
• Treat customers/stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Ongoing and accurate identification of development needs

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant N Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Finance

EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 2 years of working experience in financial environment
• Experience of working in a project management environment would be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data manipulation, advanced formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Proficient with other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with SAP or any other ERP systems
• In-depth knowledge is required of the capital expenditure process in the field of projects execution, creation and closure of projects
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Major and Minor Capex Administration

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All the best with your applications.