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Field Production Co-Ordinator

Reference Number

eNCA49

Department

eNCA – News

Description

The Field Production Co-ordinator is responsible for the logistical planning, execution, and support of all television news field operations. The role ensures that crews and talent are properly resourced, field broadcasts run smoothly, and high-quality, accurate, and timely coverage is delivered, while maintaining compliance, safety, and effective stakeholder coordination.

Planning & Logistics

Coordinate field production schedules for Anchors, Reporters, Producers, and camera crews.

Arrange and confirm transport, accommodation, permits, and access requirements for field assignments.

Ensure that all necessary production and technical equipment is available, functional, and delivered on time to field teams.

Liaise with editorial teams to align coverage priorities with operational capabilities.

Responsible for all catering requirements during big Outside Broadcasts

Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.

Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.

Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the various production teams.

Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

Field Operations Support

Act as the primary contact between newsroom, field crews, and technical teams during assignments.

Monitor field deployments to ensure safety protocols are upheld.

Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues as they arise in the field.

Facilitate real-time communication between field teams and the studio.

Administration & Compliance

Track broadcast budgets, costs, and resource allocation for field operations.

Maintain accurate records of crew deployments, equipment usage, and incident reports.

Ensure compliance with company policies, broadcasting regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., permits, contracts).

Broadcast Liaison

Maintain strong coordination with the Broadcast Manager, Tech Crews and Logistics.

Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.

Support field crews with day-to-day needs to maximize efficiency.

Brief teams before deployment and debrief after assignments.

Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments for field assignments.

Ensure crew safety, including adherence to health and safety guidelines, especially in high-risk zones.

Arrange medical support, insurance, and emergency contacts when required.

Technical & Production Support

Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.

Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).

Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.

Requirements

Qualifications

Higher Certificate in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Essential

Diploma in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Recommended

Bachelor Honours Degree in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Recommended

Experience

3 years in Television production (preferably in news) – Essential

Drivers Licences – Essential

Language Proficiency 

English – Advanced

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – Intermediate

Technical / Job Specific Competencies  

Contributing to Team Success 

Decision Making 

Managing Work 

Planning and Organising 

Risk Taking 

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Systems Administrator

Reference Number

etv227

Department

Information Technology

Description

DETAILS OF THE ROLE

Title:

Systems Administrator

Department:

Information Technology

Occupational Level:

4 – Skilled

Reports to:

Team Leader: Information Technology

KEY EXPECTATIONS AND DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE

The Purpose of the Role

The individual in the role is required to provide technical support for the day-to-day operations of the organisation’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT)  Broadcast environment through the provision of technical support and advice to users across multiple locations, platforms, and technologies.

Key Deliverables

Deliverables

Specific Tasks and Outcomes

Support

Supporting and assisting in all business applications deployed within the eMedia business, which include but is not limited to:

–         Broadcast system support.

–         Virtual Environment: VMWare.

–         Microsoft: SCCM, Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server. 2019 – 2021, Windows 10-11.

–         Additional: Sage 300 People (Payroll, ESS, HR).

–         Database: SQL, Oracle.

–         Storage: NetApp, Compellent.

–         Desktop Environment: Windows, Linux, Office 365.

Installing new and/ or rebuilding existing computers, servers and configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

Managing assets and configuring systems.

Contributing to and maintaining system standards.

Operations Coordination

Remediating any problem escalated efficiently and timeously.

Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, when and if required.

Performing regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.

Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

Performing regular file archival and purging, as necessary.

Creating, changing, and deleting user accounts per request.

Providing support per request from various constituencies. 

Investigating and troubleshooting issues.

Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failures. 

Coordinating and communicating with impacted constituencies.

Complying with approved asset procedure

System Administration and Support

Provision of 1st level operational support on to all Business applications.

Providing 1st level support on other new applications.

Providing 1st level support to integrated ICT systems.

Analysing, enhancing, and consolidating business requirements.

Analysing current system processes and design functional requirements.

Assisting in designing Project management planning and implementation.

Assisting in business readiness processes to prepare organisation in implementing new systems.

Monitoring End-User training on process and system’s usage.

Maintenance and Documentation

Recording meaningful and detailed root cause as well as actions taken against logged calls.

Ensuring asset inventory is maintained.

Managing servers and networking equipment including installing, maintaining, and upgrading of Microsoft Windows based servers and desktops

Ensuring high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.

Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.

Maintaining backups and perform regular testing in compliance with the backup policy.

Maintaining disaster recovery protocols and participating in regular testing.

Analysing system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems.

Arranging repair for hardware in the event of server hardware failure.

Managing user accounts and resetting passwords, when required.

Identifying areas for streamlining or improvement of processes, systems or networking and discuss with the Senior System Administrators.

Adhering to applicable information security procedures and policies as updated from time to time.

Reporting any information security incidents or potential information security threats to Senior Systems Administrators.

Taking a proactive approach to information security

Stakeholder Liaison

Providing solutions in a timeous and professional manner to users for support tickets raised.

Escalating support tickets that cannot be resolved timeously to a more senior member of the team, along with providing any relevant information or suggestions.

Providing input and detailed diagnostics when escalating to senior members and management.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance Criteria

Key Performance Indicator 1

Supporting and assisting in all business applications are deployed within the eMedia business.

Managing, configuring, contributing, and maintaining systems standards daily.

Key Performance Indicator 2

Remediating any problems escalated efficiently and timeously.

Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

Investigating and troubleshooting issues.

Key Performance Indicator 3

Supporting and assisting in all business deployed within the eMedia group in dealing with network, server, mission critical applications and general IT issues.

Key Performance Indicator 4

Ensure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) corporate environment and broadcast mission critical applications are supported timeously.

Key Performance Indicator 5

Providing 1st line support to all business applications.

Monitoring end-user training on processes and systems usage daily.

Key Performance Indicator 6

Managing servers and networking equipment including installing, maintaining, and upgrading of Microsoft Windows based servers and desktops daily.

Ensuring high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.

Adhering to applicable information security procedures and policies as updated from time to time.

Reporting any information security incidents or potential information security threats to Senior Systems Administrators.

Key Performance Indicator 7

Escalating support tickets that cannot be resolved timeously to a more senior member of the team, along with providing any relevant information or suggestions

Requirements

A National Diploma in Information Technology

A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similiar role

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Sub-Editor

Reference Number

eNCA128

Department

eNCA – News

Description

The Sub-Editor is responsible for editing and refining news copy and content to ensure accuracy, brevity, clarity, grammar, style, and legal compliance before publication or broadcast. The incumbent must also ensure all content is engaging, well-structured, and aligned with the newsroom’s editorial standards. 

Sub-Editing

Review, edit and proofread all news content for accuracy, brevity, clarity and adherence to editorial guidelines.

Ensure content is verified, unbiased and free from factual errors and legal risks.

Ensure alignment with the company’s style guide.

Identify and correct grammatical, factual and stylistic inconsistencies.

Verify information and flag discrepancies with the Sub-Editing Supervisor.

Write clear, creative and compelling headlines, intros and captions.

Rework stories where necessary for readability and flow.

Fact-check names, places, dates and sources.

Optimise content for multi-platform use (TV, web, mobile).

Support programme teams by reviewing and editing varied content,
to ensure editorial accuracy and readiness for breaking news.

Bulletin Content

Assist production teams in reviewing bulletin rundowns.

Ensure accuracy and consistency across scripts, on-screen text, headlines, promos and live reads.

Edit and voice content when needed.

Re-angle stories to maintain relevance and audience engagement.

Advise on effective visual representation of stories.

Collaboration & Communication

Collaborate with Producers to refine story angles and content.

Work closely with Reporters, Anchors and Editors to clarify story elements and maintain editorial standards.

Participate in editorial meetings, contributing ideas and constructive feedback.

Deadline Management

Sub-edit and finalise content ahead of publication deadlines.

Deliver rapid turnaround of breaking news copy and scripts without compromising quality and credibility.

Meet the editorial and output demands of a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Maintain accuracy and high standards under pressure, especially during live breaking news stories.

Stakeholder Relationships

Foster strong interpersonal and team relationships to maintain a stable, productive work environment and support team objectives.

Participate actively in editorial meetings, offering clear guidance and constructive feedback to Reporters, Anchors, Editors and other team members.

Communicate respectfully and collaboratively with Reporters and Producers.

Help refine story angles and enhance content quality.

Work closely with Producers, Reporters and Editors to ensure clarity, creativity, consistency and editorial integrity of all content.

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all content adheres and meets South Africa’s broadcasting laws and ethical standards.

Mentor and support Reporters and Producers to strengthen scriptwriting creativity and skills, and improve overall newsroom performance.

Contribute meaningfully to content planning and story development discussions, offering insights to align coverage with editorial strategy.

Requirements

Qualifications

National Diploma in Content Generation and/or Communication and/or Journalism

Experience

5-8 years in Editing and/or Newsroom and/or Editorial Environment

Language Proficiency

English – Advanced

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate

Media Management Software (Dalet) – Intermediate

Technical / Job Specific Competencies  

Accuracy / Attention to Detail 

Continuous Learning 

Information Monitoring 

Planning and Organising 

Stress Tolerance 

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Production Supervisor

Reference Number

YFM055

Department

Y.fm

Description

Key Deliverables: 

Supervision: 

• Managing the quality of all station copywriting and production elements.
• Supervising and monitoring the workflow of production engineers and copywriter.
• Supervising station voice/s.
• Supervising and scheduling of technical producers.
• Ensuring that the station’s audio content is uploaded on the app.
• Directing and facilitating the production of daily on-air promos.
• Facilitating all production recordings.
• Setting daily/weekly/monthly tasks and objectives to be completed by production team.
• Managing the processes and systems for copy and production in the company.
• Ensuring all copy deadlines are met timeously.
• Facilitating the booking of production studios.
• Carrying out any other reasonable tasks as directed by manager.

Station Imaging:

• Developing and implementing a sound and audio strategy in alignment with the brands strategy.
• Ensuring all station and show imaging is produced in consultation with the Content Manager.
• Ensuring station voices are aligned with the brands strategy.
• Conducting a monthly refresh of station imaging according to the production calendar.
• Monitoring national and international production trends.
• Managing and regularly updating the stations audio library.
• Ensuring recording and scheduling of regulatory BCCSA PSA’s.

Commercial: 

• Implementing copy briefs and ensuring campaign objectives are met according to client requirements.
• Facilitating the production of commercial elements.
• Approving all commercial copy.
• Overseeing all commercial recording sessions.
• Facilitating the production of demo audio for client presentations and proposals.
• Selecting and booking suitable voice-over artists.

Administration: 

• Supplying monthly reports to Line Manager.
• Managing all voice over invoices.

Interpersonal and team relationships:

• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate – Essential 
• Diploma – Radio/ Production/ Media Studies – Essential 

Experience:

• Radio/Production/Media – 3 – 4 years operational & 1 – 2 years supervisory 

Competencies:

• Drivers License – Essential 
• Technology Proficiency – MS Office Suite – Intermediate
• Language Proficiency – Advanced

Job Specific Competencies: 

• Planning & Organising
• Decision Making
• Stress Tolerance
• Coaching
• Initiating Action

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Supervisor: Payroll

Reference Number

etv225

Department

Finance

Description

KEY EXPECTATIONS AND DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE

The Purpose of the Role

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll function in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies. This role ensures payroll accuracy, maintains compliance with tax and labour laws, supervise payroll staff and provides reports on payroll related matters.

Key Deliverables

Deliverables

Specific Tasks and Outcomes

Payroll Processing & Administration

Assist with supervision and coordination of day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, and benefits.

Capture, verify, and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and allowances.

Process monthly payroll runs and reconcile payroll data.

Administer statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and third-party payments (medical aid, pension/provident funds, garnishees).

Print, distribute, and file payslips and payroll-related records when required.

Maintain payroll records, contracts, and employee files in compliance with company policy

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, and other relevant legislation.

Check tax status and structure salaries of new employees to ensure compliance.

Prepare and submit accurate statutory reports to SARS

Complete submissions for terminated employees, maternity leave, and other labour requirements.

Reconcile internal payroll records against external reports (e.g., medical billing vs Sage 300 People).

Stay up to date on payroll and labour legislation and advise management of any implications.

Reporting & Financial Support

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance.

Process month-end general journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.

Reconcile Sage 300 People reports with external and financial system reports.

Provide accurate data for budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis related to payroll.

Complete Statistics South Africa information requests and other required reports.

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Support internal and external audits by preparing required payroll documentation.

Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of all payroll records.

Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.

Ensure the maintenance and correct configuration of Sage 300 People payroll system.

Stakeholder Support

Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.

Provide accurate information to employees regarding payslips, deductions, and benefits.

Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers.

Check medical aid billing statements against payroll schedules and resolve discrepancies.

Support HR with onboarding/offboarding processes from a payroll perspective.

People Management & Team Development

Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide training where necessary.

Ensure the payroll team adheres to deadlines and service delivery standards.

Personal Development

Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.

Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.

Complete and update a personal development plan.

Budget Compliance

Complying with work rules, standards and methods and taking care to minimise waste.

Performance Measures

Payroll Processing & Administration

Ensure all companies payrolls are processed without errors.

Ensure all companies payroll completed by set deadlines

Ensure all companies payroll data updates (new hires, terminations, salary changes) captured within the payroll cycle

Ensure all companies payroll documentation filed and maintained as per policy

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Statutory returns submitted on time and error-free.

Correct tax status/salary structure for all employees.

Reconciliations between payroll and external reports completed monthly, variance

Quarterly updates provided to management on payroll legislation changes.

Reporting & Financial Support

Payroll reports delivered on schedule.

Payroll reconciliations completed without material variance.

Accurate payroll data provided for budgeting and forecasting.

Stats SA and other authority submissions completed on time

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

Adherence to payroll policies and procedures, SOP, etc.

Assist with Sage 300 People maintenance and updates with no critical downtime/errors.

Assist with quarterly review of SoPs, and/or processes to ensure payroll requirements and standards are met and maintained.

Stakeholder Support

Payroll queries resolved within 48 hours on average.

On-time, accurate third-party payments.

Onboarding/offboarding payroll tasks completed within timelines

People Management & Team Development

Payroll team tasks completed within deadlines.

At least two staff training or knowledge-sharing sessions conducted bi-annually.

Personal Development

Bi-Annual feedback on all learning and development initiatives (informal and informal).

Provide feedback on personal development plan.

Budget Compliance

Meeting and complying with work practices, standards and methods and ensuring application of financial parameters.

Requirements

A National Diploma in Payroll/HR and/or Finance

A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Supervisory role

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General Manager: Retail and Production

Reference Number

Platco006

Department

Platco

Description

Reporting to Head: Group Finance. The Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:

Develop and Execute Retail and Marketing Strategy

Assessing and developing of the existing OpenView box and platform and Marketing Strategy to achieve an effective sales and distribution business model.

Developing of an ongoing business plan to deliver on the company’s short-medium and long-term goals.

Managing all expenditure in line with approved budgets including stock management.

Developing the distribution model to ensure the effective and timely supply of al products relating to OpenView.

Distribution and Manufacture

Ensuring all agreements with the various stakeholders are representative of current business practices.

Ensuring distributor stock holding and production plans are in line with sales lead times with specific attention on peak trading periods.

Ensuring a highly efficient supply chain operation that yields effective STB and receive antenna prices to consumers.

Ensuring a diverse and accessible selection of products for consumers.

Ensuring products comply with established quality standards.

Stakeholder Relationships

Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with distributors, wholesalers and retailers of the digital set up boxes.

Ensuring a coordinated approach to sales, distribution and installations of the OpenView product.

Managing regional distributor, installer and trade organisations relationships.

Producing account development plans and programmes for all regional Area Sales Manager accounts.

Collaborating with Area Sales Managers to expand and strengthen the account base of small retailers and installers

Lead, Manage, and Development of Team

Managing the sales / account management and merchandising teams.

Developing and overseeing team performance, skill enhancement, and role-specific growth.

Overseeing daily team operations, ensuring accountability and accurate reporting.

Business reporting

Preparing and presenting weekly activity reports, covering sales, performance, marketing and installation with detailed insight into market performance.

Preparing documents and presentations on supply chain issues for Platco Digital.

Providing progress reports on the OpenView HD supply chain.

Providing weekly reports on boxes produced by manufacturer/s.

Reporting on distributor and trade organisation marketing activity.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing and/or Business Management.

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