SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

 

 

 

SPECIALIST: HR GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

REPORTING LINE: HEAD: TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT

DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCES

SCALE CODE: 300 (Paterson D1, Peromnes 7)

POSITION ID: 60023550

 

CLOSING DATE : 17 MAY 2026

 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of the HR Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist role is to support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of governance, risk management and compliance practices within the Human Resources function by ensuring that policies, processes and systems are aligned to legislative requirements and organisational standards. The role is responsible for monitoring compliance, identifying and mitigating HR-related risks, supporting audits and assurance processes, and providing expert guidance to HR stakeholders to strengthen internal controls, enhance operational integrity, and ensure consistent, compliant and efficient HR service delivery.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
  • Support the development and implementation of HR governance, risk and compliance frameworks, plans and initiatives.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on governance, risk and compliance within the HR function.
  • Translate strategic HR governance requirements into operational processes and controls.
  • Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Centres of Excellence (COEs) with governance-related guidance and solutions.

 

  1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY (Governance, Risk and Compliance /GRC   Opps)
  • Implement and maintain HR governance policies, procedures and controls in line with legislation and best practice.
  • Conduct regular HR compliance reviews and risk assessments to identify gaps and areas of exposure.
  • Support and coordinate HR audits (internal and external), including preparation, facilitation and follow-ups.
  • Track and monitor audit findings, ensuring timely implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Maintain risk registers and compliance checklists for the HR function.
  • Liaise with Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance and other assurance providers to ensure alignment and information flow.
  • Prepare governance, risk and compliance reports.

 

  1. HR SERVICE DELIVERY AND GRC SUPPORT
  • Support the development and maintenance of HR Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Monitor adherence to SLAs and highlight non-compliance or service gaps.
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on HR policies, procedures and service standards.

 

  1. HR PROCESS AND CONTROL MANAGEMENT 
  • Analyse HR processes to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies and compliance risks.
  • Recommend and support implementation of process improvements and standardisation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with HRSS to ensure systems support compliance, governance and risk mitigation requirements.

 

  1. HR PROJECT MANAGEMENT (GRC Related)
  • Support the planning and coordination of HR governance, risk and compliance projects.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables and timelines.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress and risks.

Support budget tracking for GRC-related initiatives where required.

 

  1. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
  • Maintain and update HR compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement compliance monitoring tools, dashboards and checklists.
  • Monitor adherence to relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies impacting HR.
  • Support policy reviews and updates in line with legislative changes and audit findings.
  • Deliver or support compliance and risk awareness sessions for HR teams and stakeholders

 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

National Diploma (NQF 6) and/or Degree (NQF7) in:

  • Human Resources
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Internal Audit / Risk Management or related field

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in HR Governance, Risk and Compliance or a related field.
  • Experience in HR compliance monitoring, audits and risk assessments.
  • Exposure to HR systems and process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits.
  • Project coordination experience (not necessarily full project management ownership).

 

KNOWLEDGE

  • Advanced knowledge of industry processes and regulations.
  • Advanced knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
  • Excellent knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles, processes and methodologies.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of governance, compliance and risk guidelines, policies and relevant legislation regulating HR processes and procedures.
  • Solid project management knowledge.
  • Good auditing and statistical analysis skills.
  • Ability to formulate compliance policies, procedures and process mapping.
  • Excellent computer and research skills.
  • Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent prioritizing and planning skills.
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Risk assessment capabilities.

 

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MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER 

DIVISION:  News and Current Affairs

POSITION ID:  60019524

SCALE CODE:  403

LOCATION:  Johannesburg, Gauteng

REPORTING LINE: Digital News Duty Editor

CLOSING DATE: 14 MAY 2026

 

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To develop, edit and support the production of SABC News’ multimedia content and compile related, long-term features / projects to increase content engagement and contribute to user / audience growth.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Conceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content for SABC News’ digital / online platforms
  • Compile features and special reports for SABC News’ online and social media platforms
  • Research stories and potential interviewees through various news mediums
  • Create various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc.
  • Assist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
  • Write and produce original stories / content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
  • Assist the Digital News editorial team with graphic designs, scheduling and operational duties
  • Provide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
  • Keep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
  • Inform team leader/s of story developments
  • Maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders and partners
  • Ensure adherence to policies set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal platforms, such as SABC+
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as the multimedia editors
  • Compile analytics and other required reports, including production ones

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • National diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
  • 5 – 7 years’ experience in journalism, multimedia production or related discipline/s
  • Multimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
  • Experience with website content production, such as Content Management Systems
  • Adherence to South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, publishing and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the Press Council and BCCSA codes and decisions, the SABC Editorial Policies; News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Understanding of current trends in news and digital media
  • Excellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Excellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to engage SABC News’ audience and promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience

 

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TEAM LEADER: LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL (OB TECHNOLOGY)

Position id:  60018633

Report Line:  Sectional Lead: Lighting, Electrical and Stores 

Division:  Technology

Scale Code:  401(Peromnes 8 ,Paterson CU)

 

CLOSING DATE: 13 MAY 2026

 

 PURPOSE

Effective and efficient management of own cost centre and crews to support TV production in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards. Plan, coordinate and administer skills/ resources required for TVOB productions.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•           Draft, communicate and implement SOP’s in close liaison with department head

•           Revenue generation initiatives

•           Compliance with Transfer Pricing Structure in determining tariffs

•           Accurate calculation and submission of Capex inputs into budget

•           Ongoing control of operational expenses e.g. overtime, transport, freelance to be within approved budget

•           Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget variances on monthly basis

•           Compliance with performance management policies and procedures

•           Finance & Planning

•           On-time completion of budget as per required format & guidelines

•           Accurate calculation and submission of Capex inputs into budget

•           Supervise Individual & Team Performance

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

•           Effective planning, scheduling and coordinating of resources to ensure competent service delivery

•           Appropriate design completed on time to match nature of production

•           Quality compliance in accordance with electrical best practice

•           Effective liaison/ coordination with rest of production team to ensure synchronisation

•           Optimal utilization of facilities/ resources

•           Ongoing observation of needs, liaison with production team and dynamic control of lighting and power requirements to best serve operational needs

•           Availability of skilled operators and updated resource pool at all times

 

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

•           Full compliance with SABC customer service standards

•           Compliance as per relevant SOP’s

•           Time Management

•           Accurate calculation, preparation & submission of timesheets

 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

•           On time delivery, within scope and within specifications

•           Above average SLA rating

•           Appropriate design completed on time to match nature of production

•           Attending to customer queries/ complaints including accurate advice & guidance

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

•           Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery

•           Retain & transfer scarce skills in accordance with Company skills retention policy

•           Supervise and monitor Individual & Team Performance

 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • NQF 6 (level 6) National Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Diploma in arts and technology/ Stage lighting or equivalent qualification

 EXPERIENCE

  • At least 5 years continuous service of relevant post- electrical/Millwright qualification or Broadcast Lighting and design experience. 3 years should be on team leader/crew leader level.
  • Electrical trade test together with wireman’s license or equivalent
  • Exposure in project management, and proficient in computer skills
  • Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing

 

 KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge and understanding of HR Policy/Procedures
  • Rigging, assembling, setting up, and installing electrical & TV lighting resources and equipment to ensure effective / efficient broadcast support
  • Ad Hoc repairing and maintaining of electrical cabling and distribution equipment
  • Ad Hoc repairing and maintenance of lighting equipment

 

ADVANTAGE

  • Understanding of OB or /and Henley operations
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of generator repairs and maintenance
  • Code EB driver’s license

 

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SPECIALIST: ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

Report Line:  Manager: OTT

Division:  TECHNOLOGY

Scale Code:  401

Position ID:  60018786

 

CLOSING DATE: 13 May 2026

 

 PURPOSE

Responsible for design, configuration, managing and maintenance of the electronic program guide production system for all SABC broadcast platforms. This includes content metadata file management

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

  • Design and Implementation of and Metadata/EPG system  
  • Configuration and maintenance of the Metadata/EPG systems.
  • Installation of Metadata/EPG systems.
  • Make sure installation and configurations has been carried as per specifications and agreement
  • Carry out a Site Acceptance test according to the agreed test cases.
  • Interfacing the Metadata/EPG system with TVBMS and Radio system to extract Metadata/EPG information
  • Ensure accurate EPG information is available on SABC DTT/DTH/OTT/Digital media (Websites, applications) platforms
  • Developing Business Requirements Documents for future development of Metadata/EPG Systems.
  • Metadata/EPG information can be displayed on STB and on all digital platforms as per business requirements.
  • Carry out functionality tests as per platform from End to End and fix any bugs
  • Carry out data integrity test and report to TVBMS/Radio for fixing
  • Ensure both the main and backup systems are always active and ready to process Metadata/EPG data.
  • Monitor the availability of Metadata/EPG info on the Monitoring system and make the channels aware.
  • Making monitoring system available for the channels usage.
  • Ensure Metadata/EPG is fully and properly integrated into the User Interface.
  • Ensure the receiving devices reflects accurate Metadata/EPG and all components like Parental Codes are functioning well.
  • Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
  • Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
  • Collate the project plan with that of the vendor to make sure plans are in sync.
  • Compile a project closure report and make sure all relevant stakeholders sign.

TECHINCAL EFFICIENCY

  • Understanding of DVB tables.
  • Understanding of Networks.
  • Understanding of Computer Systems.
  • Understanding of Broadcast workflows.
  • Understanding of Broadcast standards regarding Metadata/EPG.
  • Understanding of OTT systems requirements regarding Metadata/EPG.
  • Understanding of Transport Stream packets as well as Mpeg2-ts.

 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

  • Liaison with Stakeholder internally and externally on all matters regarding Metadata/EPG and all matters of association.
  • Ensuring End to end testing with stakeholders.
  • Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing

 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems/Information Technology

 

EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years proven background in the EPG environment.
  • A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
  • Computer literate.
  • Client service oriented.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Team Player

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to deliver on time within scope, specifications and budget limits.
  • Ability to design workflows and SOP’s.
  • Ability to implement changes with minimal disruptions on the system.
  • Ability to correctly configure & test Broadcasting Equipment
  • Ability to perform systems integration

 

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