SABC Jobs – 17 August 2026

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Specialist Regulator

SPECIALIST REGULATOR

Report Line      :  Head: Distribution & Contribution

Division            :  Technology

Scale Code      :  130 (Peromnes 6,Paterson D2)

Position ID       :  60018788

CLOSING DATE: 23 AUGUST 2026

To be the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘distribution specialist contact’ and co-ordinator, between Sentech/ICASA/Telkom/Industry and the South African Broadcasting Corporation, continually promoting and enhancing the interest of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, in order to ensure optimal service delivery for the SABC on existing and future needs and requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Shaping and influencing the development of Spectrum Policies and Regulations in favour of the SABC
• Providing strategic directions of the National Preparatory Working Group of International Telecommunication Union – Radiocommunications agenda items relating to broadcasting and spectrum management
• Leading signal interference resolutions cases for TVOB, TV and Radio departments
• Apply engineering planning and coordination procedures to spectrum management to support SABC’s various applications for licences at ICASA
• Knowledge of spectrum usage and availability in the Bands
• Participating in band planning exercises in South Africa and providing strategic directions with the aim to protecting SABC’s spectrum usage
• Take responsibility for the technical contact with the ICASA, Telkom and Sentech, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC technical needs and requirements.
• Liaise with TV and Radio and relevant technology business units, in order to ensure optimal delivery on transmission technology needs and requirements.
• Liaise with ICASA technical staff, in order to clarify and resolve technical issues and enhance the ICASA
• Efficiently and accurately manage a database of existing transmitters and future planned expansions.
• Ensure optimal alignment between technology and the radio stations and TV channels needs and requirements including contribution links.
• Manage and audit the technical performance of the transmitters and satellite networks used by the SABC.
• Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends.
• Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time.
• Provide accurate information on census figures, coverage maps and self-help stations.
• Provide strategic direction in terms of optimal utilisation of technology, in order to continually enhance and improve efficiencies and quality of radio and TV processes and systems

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Represent and present SABC’s interest in the world Radio conferences in line with approved technology roadmap on radio frequency and equipment standardization.
• Management of cross border interference and represent and promote the SABC’s interests in the external world by building long-term alliances and partnerships with suppliers and industry organizations to achieve the SABC’s strategic objectives.
• Promote the interests of the SABC by taking part in industry groups such as NAB and SADIBA and help keep the SABC at the leading edge in relation to South African and international Contribution and Distribution arrangements.
• Responsible for actively managing relationships with all the SABC’s Contribution and Distribution and linking suppliers, including Sentech and satellite platform operators
• Maintain regular contact with ICASA and the DCDT in order to establish and maintain relationships and to assist with in time processing of SABC applications
• Lobby, protect and advance SABC’s interest in all international and national Fora for spectrum requirements

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 QUALIFICATIONS

• N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering NQF Level 6
• National Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience on technical regulatory environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Radio frequency planning
• Electromagnetic spectrum theory
• National and international policies and regulation

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Specialist: Application Support

DIVISION                             TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT                     INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYT

POSITION                            SPECIALIST: APPLICATION SUPPORT

REPORT LINE                      SECTIONAL LEAD: SOFTWARE SUPPORT

POSITION ID                       60024887

SCALE CODE                       900

 CLOSING DATE: 20 AUGUST 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Provide effective and efficient software development, analysis, and maintenance to the SABC’s end users, to deliver an IT solution in support of business requirements. Maintain and improve the complex technical systems to ensure all employees have the technology they need to complete their work and the organization’s important files and information remain safe and intact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGY

• Provide input to the strategic information systems vision and direction for the business.
• Execute the IT Strategy activities to achieve the objectives for the business.
• Identify technology trends and evolving social behaviour that may support or impede the success of the business.
• Execute strategically identified and prioritized software initiatives.
• Collaborate with the appropriate internal departments and external customers to assess and recommend technologies that support the business needs and / or customer requirements.
• Full investigation of business needs and requirements.
• Benchmarking and proper investigation of alternative solutions
• Continual evaluation of effectiveness of current systems and review appropriate review.
• New developments effectively interface with existing systems/ software.
• Follow implemented procedures and utilize systems for analyzing application performance.
• Collaborate with the appropriate internal departments and external customers to assess and recommend software activities.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Ensure delivery consistent with the most appropriate and efficient processes across the team.
• Work effectively with Project and Product Owners to ensure delivery against agreed priorities.
• Contribute to technology standards and best practices.
• Suggesting ideas to reduce costs in IT and to business leadership.
• Comply to the Company’s and Business Area’s software support processes.
• Tender/ quotes specification and evaluation in accordance with SCM policy/procedures
• Implement optimal and cost-effective solutions in line with user requirements.
• Implement new developments effectively interface with existing systems/ software.
• Conduct effective quality assurance, program logic, and data processing processes.
• Conduct proper testing prior to end-user implementation.
• Provide functional operational support/ advice.
• Optimally configure systems in line with end user needs/ vendor requirements
• Correct errors and appropriate changes in line with expected results
• Compile ScheduAll System Reports to meet end user requirements in line with SLA’s.
• Compile accurate custom reports in line with user requirements.
• Attend accurately to ad hoc MIS queries.
• Ensure system up-time targets and data integrity targets are met.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing with upgrades
•  Implement measure to ensure optimal performance of core systems.
•  Configure changes to hardware/ software in line with predetermined methodology and configuration best practice based on vendor /user requirements.
•  Ensure accurate documentation of releases /configurations.
• Always update the configuration management plan.
•  Log change requests and software releases in compliance with IT procedures
•  Implement changes effectively to ensure proper interface with operating systems and relevant applications

IT GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Participate in the development of best practice policies and standards.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging trends in information systems risks, techniques and trends, in-line with overall information security objectives and risk tolerance.
• Implement data privacy legislation and disclosures.
• Identify, analyze, respond to, and monitor IT risks.
• Ensure that risk factors and events are addressed.
• Resolve identified findings and actions to closure and report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance assessments.
• Full compliance with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures including SCM policies.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Accurate identification of customer needs
• Constantly and consistently exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with IT service standards and SLA’s.
• Functional advice/ support to facilitate good customer service and improve service delivery.
• Maintaining professional working relationships with external and internal customers.
• Accurately identify needs of customers

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Managing own performance and development.
• Assist with establishing long terms team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models, and a roadmap for continual program improvements.
• Meet IT performance & quality standards.
• Participating in formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy
• Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for yourself annually.
• Participating in Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs.
• Attend Training & Development in accordance with WSP.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant IT NQF Level 6 (National Diploma) qualification
• 3-5 years’ experience in software analysis and development experience in which 3 years’ experience in management of an IT application within a broadcasting environment and 2 years’ management experience in a corporate environment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and understanding of automated software and system management tools
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of end user core business processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Ms Project
• Knowledge and understanding of SharePoint and BI products
• Knowledge of IT hardware and technical architecture
• Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)
• Knowledge & understanding of all relevant Company Policies & Procedures e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, Risk, Safety & Health, etc
• Knowledge and understanding of latest technological developments within broadcast environment
• Knowledge & understanding of file formats

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Mainframe Developer: Analyst Programmer

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

DIVISION:                     TECHNOLOGY (GP)

DEPARTMENT:            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

POSITION:                    MAINFRAME DEVELOPER: ANALYST PROGRAMMER X3

POSITION ID:               60024875; 60024878; 60024879 (3 Years Fixed-term Contract)

SCALE CODE:                900

REPORTS TO:               SECTIONAL LEAD: DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

CLOSING DATE: 20 AUGUST 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, support, maintenance and modernisation of enterprise applications within the Natural ONE and Natural/ADABAS mainframe environment. The role ensures adherence to SDLC, governance, security, quality and operational support standards while delivering reliable, scalable and sustainable application solutions that support SABC business objectives. The incumbent contributes to application modernisation, integration services, incident resolution, business continuity support and continuous improvement of development practices.

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Contribute to the execution of the IT development strategy by designing, developing and maintaining enterprise applications aligned to business priorities.
• Provide technical input and advisory support for application development, DevOps enablement, integration and mainframe modernisation initiatives.
• Engage with internal departments, business users and external stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into sustainable technical solutions.
• Provide technical problem-solving leadership for complex application, integration and operational support matters.
• Identify architectural, performance and process improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Support business objectives by enhancing systems and services that improve operational efficiency, customer engagement and revenue-related processes.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Analyse, design, develop, test, implement and maintain cost-effective application solutions in line with approved business and technical requirements.
• Compile and maintain technical documentation, including flow charts, entity relationship diagrams, functional specifications, technical specifications and change request documentation.
• Develop efficient, reusable and reliable programs using Natural, Natural ONE and ADABAS in accordance with approved coding standards and procedures.
• Perform database-related development activities and liaise with database administrators to ensure alignment between application logic, data structures and performance requirements.
• Conduct unit testing, quality assurance and performance checks to ensure application effectiveness, reliability, security and responsiveness.
• Provide application maintenance, troubleshooting, incident resolution, report development and end-user support for Natural/ADABAS solutions.
• Support availability of critical mainframe online systems, including standby, after-hours support and participation in business continuity exercises where required.
• Develop ad hoc reports, data extracts and short-term system enhancements to support operational, audit, financial control and business reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external agents and internal stakeholders to ensure data received and processed conforms to agreed standards, controls and service expectations.
• Provide technical input for RFI, RFP and procurement-related activities to ensure proposed solutions align with SABC systems, standards and business requirements.
• Extract, analyse and document business rules from existing code where formal documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
• Participate in new development discussions, facilitation, systems analysis and application modernisation initiatives.
• Report progress, risks, issues and delivery status to management on a regular basis.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Comply with applicable SABC policies, procedures, governance frameworks, SDLC controls, ITIL practices and financial control requirements.
• Review and support the maintenance of relevant standards, procedures and controls in line with regulatory, audit and operational requirements.
• Identify, analyse, respond to and monitor IT risks affecting application development, support, security, continuity and data integrity.
• Contribute to the upkeep of risk registers, issue logs and action-tracking mechanisms to ensure findings are managed to closure.
• Support audit, compliance, RFI and RFP responses by providing accurate technical information, evidence and system-related documentation.
• Promote consistent use of approved templates, standards, taxonomies, deployment practices and access control requirements.
• Participate in organisational health, safety and risk management activities as required.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with business users, IT teams, external agents, vendors and governance stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned technical queries and ensure timely, professional and effective resolution within agreed service expectations.
• Record key interactions, requirements, decisions and support outcomes to maintain traceability and continuity of service.
• Provide monthly or periodic service, SLA, project and operational progress reports to IT leadership and business customers.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Finance and other enabling functions where application changes or support activities have governance, contractual or control implications.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage own performance, development objectives and delivery commitments in line with SABC performance management requirements.
• Contribute to long-term team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models and continuous improvement roadmaps for development and support practices.
• Meet agreed IT performance, quality, governance and service delivery standards.
• Participate in formal performance reviews and compile an annual Individual Development Plan.
• Support coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior staff and team members in line with operational needs and best practice.
• Attend relevant training and development interventions in accordance with the Workplace Skills Plan and approved development requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant IT NQF level 6 (National Diploma) qualification.
• Relevant IT NQF level 7 (Degree) qualification is considered an advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience within a systems development environment, with exposure to the full System Development Life Cycle.
• Mainframe development experience, preferably including Natural ONE, Natural and ADABAS.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle, ITIL practices, change control and application support processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of mainframe systems, Natural ONE, Natural, ADABAS, mainframe utilities and JCL.
• Knowledge of database concepts, relational databases, data analysis, file formats, flow diagrams and entity relationship diagrams.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, functional specification, technical specification, testing, quality assurance and root cause analysis practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of business systems, debtor systems, TV Licence-related processes and end-user core business processes.
• Knowledge of integration between systems and relevant enterprise software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of information technology best practice, including platforms, applications, security and operational controls.
• Knowledge of relevant company policies and procedures, including finance, HR, procurement, risk, safety and health requirements.
• Business acumen, customer service orientation, planning, organising, time management and work control.
• Problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, adaptability, quality orientation and ability to provide technical and operational support advice.

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Bulletin Editor: SABC News Channel 

POSITION: BULLETIN EDITOR –SABC NEWS CHANNEL

POSITION ID: 60019430

SCALE CODE: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)

LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)

REPORTING LINE: EDITOR-SABC NEWS CHANNEL

CLOSING DATE: 18 AUGUST 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the production team to deliver compelling and incisive news programmes in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Lead the team in identifying and selecting stories, compose rundowns in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Lead effective and creative brainstorming sessions to determine content breadth and quality.
• Working within tight deadlines, identify news stories appropriate for target audiences.
• Manage and direct staff in the writing and timeous processing of news stories. 
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language context, style, and tone.
• Ensure compliance with SABC News’ ethical, editorial and production standards.
• Optimise news impact with illustrative, audio-visual, and appropriately contextualised script.
• Advise on the best stories to lead and anchor news bulletins, and update stories as new information becomes available.
• Keep up to date with news reporters in the field or at base and brief team on latest news developments.
• Ensure balance in the stories to be featured in the news bulletins and address gaps as soon as it is possible to do so.
• Supervise the performance of the team and give constructive feedback on stories delivered.
• Continually communicate with relevant news editors to find further newsworthy angles.
• Liaise with technical support regarding the specific delivery of news items.
• Assist news presenters with accurate news reading delivery and pronunciations.
• Submit daily production reports to the line manager and indicate problems requiring attention.
• Together with the line manager, process leave applications and check impact on rosters.
• Generate a monthly roster for the desk and ensure adequate staffing.
• Communicate with platforms on structural changes, changes in time slots, bulletin durations.
• Lead productive and creative editorial team sessions to determine appropriateness of editorial content for bulletins.
• Ensure that news content meets the highest editorial and linguistic standards as per editorial policy.
• Be alert to any content that may require audience warnings and disclaimers and ensure that these are reflected prominently prior to airing the stories.
• Assign team writing and productions responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes.
• Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Support effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies or equivalent qualification. NQF6/7
• 6 years’ proven experience in editorial and writing environment, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Mother-tongue proficiency and exceptional writing skills in the designated language (English) 
• Understanding of all regulations, legislation and policies impacting broadcasting.
• Knowledge and understanding of television news production processes.
• Exceptional editorial and journalistic acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform outstandingly to tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.

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Mainframe Developer: Analyst Programmer 

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

DIVISION:                     TECHNOLOGY (GP)

DEPARTMENT:            INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

POSITION:                    MAINFRAME DEVELOPER: ANALYST PROGRAMMER X3

POSITION ID:               60024875; 60024878; 60024879 (3 Years Fixed-term Contract)

SCALE CODE:                900

REPORTS TO:               SECTIONAL LEAD: DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

CLOSING DATE: 20 AUGUST 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, support, maintenance and modernisation of enterprise applications within the Natural ONE and Natural/ADABAS mainframe environment. The role ensures adherence to SDLC, governance, security, quality and operational support standards while delivering reliable, scalable and sustainable application solutions that support SABC business objectives. The incumbent contributes to application modernisation, integration services, incident resolution, business continuity support and continuous improvement of development practices.

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Contribute to the execution of the IT development strategy by designing, developing and maintaining enterprise applications aligned to business priorities.
• Provide technical input and advisory support for application development, DevOps enablement, integration and mainframe modernisation initiatives.
• Engage with internal departments, business users and external stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into sustainable technical solutions.
• Provide technical problem-solving leadership for complex application, integration and operational support matters.
• Identify architectural, performance and process improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
• Support business objectives by enhancing systems and services that improve operational efficiency, customer engagement and revenue-related processes.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Analyse, design, develop, test, implement and maintain cost-effective application solutions in line with approved business and technical requirements.
• Compile and maintain technical documentation, including flow charts, entity relationship diagrams, functional specifications, technical specifications and change request documentation.
• Develop efficient, reusable and reliable programs using Natural, Natural ONE and ADABAS in accordance with approved coding standards and procedures.
• Perform database-related development activities and liaise with database administrators to ensure alignment between application logic, data structures and performance requirements.
• Conduct unit testing, quality assurance and performance checks to ensure application effectiveness, reliability, security and responsiveness.
• Provide application maintenance, troubleshooting, incident resolution, report development and end-user support for Natural/ADABAS solutions.
• Support availability of critical mainframe online systems, including standby, after-hours support and participation in business continuity exercises where required.
• Develop ad hoc reports, data extracts and short-term system enhancements to support operational, audit, financial control and business reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external agents and internal stakeholders to ensure data received and processed conforms to agreed standards, controls and service expectations.
• Provide technical input for RFI, RFP and procurement-related activities to ensure proposed solutions align with SABC systems, standards and business requirements.
• Extract, analyse and document business rules from existing code where formal documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
• Participate in new development discussions, facilitation, systems analysis and application modernisation initiatives.
• Report progress, risks, issues and delivery status to management on a regular basis.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Comply with applicable SABC policies, procedures, governance frameworks, SDLC controls, ITIL practices and financial control requirements.
• Review and support the maintenance of relevant standards, procedures and controls in line with regulatory, audit and operational requirements.
• Identify, analyse, respond to and monitor IT risks affecting application development, support, security, continuity and data integrity.
• Contribute to the upkeep of risk registers, issue logs and action-tracking mechanisms to ensure findings are managed to closure.
• Support audit, compliance, RFI and RFP responses by providing accurate technical information, evidence and system-related documentation.
• Promote consistent use of approved templates, standards, taxonomies, deployment practices and access control requirements.
• Participate in organisational health, safety and risk management activities as required.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with business users, IT teams, external agents, vendors and governance stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned technical queries and ensure timely, professional and effective resolution within agreed service expectations.
• Record key interactions, requirements, decisions and support outcomes to maintain traceability and continuity of service.
• Provide monthly or periodic service, SLA, project and operational progress reports to IT leadership and business customers.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Finance and other enabling functions where application changes or support activities have governance, contractual or control implications.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage own performance, development objectives and delivery commitments in line with SABC performance management requirements.
• Contribute to long-term team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models and continuous improvement roadmaps for development and support practices.
• Meet agreed IT performance, quality, governance and service delivery standards.
• Participate in formal performance reviews and compile an annual Individual Development Plan.
• Support coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer to junior staff and team members in line with operational needs and best practice.
• Attend relevant training and development interventions in accordance with the Workplace Skills Plan and approved development requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant IT NQF level 6 (National Diploma) qualification.
• Relevant IT NQF level 7 (Degree) qualification is considered an advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience within a systems development environment, with exposure to the full System Development Life Cycle.
• Mainframe development experience, preferably including Natural ONE, Natural and ADABAS.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle, ITIL practices, change control and application support processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of mainframe systems, Natural ONE, Natural, ADABAS, mainframe utilities and JCL.
• Knowledge of database concepts, relational databases, data analysis, file formats, flow diagrams and entity relationship diagrams.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, functional specification, technical specification, testing, quality assurance and root cause analysis practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of business systems, debtor systems, TV Licence-related processes and end-user core business processes.
• Knowledge of integration between systems and relevant enterprise software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of information technology best practice, including platforms, applications, security and operational controls.
• Knowledge of relevant company policies and procedures, including finance, HR, procurement, risk, safety and health requirements.
• Business acumen, customer service orientation, planning, organising, time management and work control.
• Problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, adaptability, quality orientation and ability to provide technical and operational support advice.

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Technician (Limpopo) 

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

DIVISION:                     TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:            RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY (LIMPOPO)

POSITION:                    TECHNICIAN 

POSITION ID:               60018329

SCALE CODE:                403

REPORTS TO:               SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

CLOSING DATE: 17 AUGUST 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy
• Participate in Capex Project  system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
• Follow up reported faults
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software 
• Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
• Report and escalate risk findings  
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP application to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Assist with annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
• Provide basic technical assistance & guidance to customers/users
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
• 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/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology)  (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Completion of 12 months internship programme with SABC in sound engineering ending by 31 March 2023
• This appointment will be made in line with the developmental principles as per the SABC Recruitment policy, whereby candidates will be appointed on a One year development programme in order to gain the required experience within the Broadcast Technical environment.
• Willing to be rotated in other relevant applicable disciplines
• Minimum 1 years’ relevant experience (internship recognised and experiential training as part of the National Diploma qualification) in the technical environment
• Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

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We wish you all the best with your applications