SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

 
 
SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL SERVICES: NW
Division: Technology
Department: Radio and Regional Technology
Scale Code: 300
Report Line: Regional Manager/ Manager: RRTO
Position ID: 60018299
                                                                                                          
Candidates who have already applied do not need to re-apply
 
PURPOSE
To manage an innovative team and cross functional members to maintain & support Radio and TV Broadcast Systems as well as to develop new innovations to modernise and enable technologies, processes and services to evolve the SABC Technology Division.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Expert at compiling standby shifts to provide 24-hour support to all broadcast related faults and ensuring the mandate of the SABC is protected through a multi-skilled and diverse knowledgebase across all radio and television platforms
• Contributions to Technology's Long-Term Capital Plans detailing future growth patterns and solutions to client's 5 year plans.
• Compile submissions to Line Manager as part of Divisional Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Expert PFMA knowledge to produce accurate and timeous Operational Budgets
• Manage overtime and standby within agreed parameters
• Maintaining financial planning and controls within acceptable parameters by optimally applying resource management, time management, internal control measures, while remaining within the PFMA
• Expert knowledge of all management principles to managing staff conflict, grievances, recruitment, staff retention, disciplinaries, etc
• Expert in knowledge base and understanding of all HR policies & procedures, eg Employment Equity, Labour Relations, Code of Conduct, etc in order to promote healthy people management practices
• Advanced level of technical & operational knowledge & understanding of discipline specific matters
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of industry related matters and requirements, e.g. broadcast operations, TV/Radio operations, industry trends & developments and customer needs.
• Advanced working knowledge of criteria to which broadcasting should comply e.g. audio quality
• High level of technical and operational knowledge, understanding and application of broadcast equipment  in accordance with minimum broadcast standards
• Planned & scheduled expert level maintenance of broadcast equipment and systems in accordance with specifications
• Setting up, monitoring and manage outside broadcast infrastructure in order to ensure adherence to technical and safety specifications, maximum utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast
• Ability to assist and monitor where needed with rigging and de-rigging cables and equipment, ensuring the efficient and effective setting up and dismantling of the complete infrastructure and its safe return to the SABC base.
• Conducting advance inspection, analysis, checks and repair on the faulty equipment/ systems
• Design and implementation of equipment /system on required level in a facility in accordance with specifications
• Ability to improvise and exploit new ideas in order to improve the efficiency of products, systems & processes e.g. mechanisms that would help make the system work productively and less downtime
• Applying problem solving principles to resolve a fault within reasonable time in a facility system during production showing the understanding of system, e.g. transmission problems, configuration, etc.
• Setting up and configuration of equipment in systems, e.g. Servers, Routers, Play-out systems, mixers, etc
• Maintaining media inventory, managing broadcast application server and networks, managing broadcast networks, managing production server.
• Understanding and setting up as well as configuring equipment in systems, e.g. Servers, Routers, Play-out systems, mixers, etc

 
Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Electronic Engineering\ Information Systems or equivalent NQF Level 6 and A+, N+
• Code 10 with PDP
• At least 10 years' experiencing in TV/Radio Broadcasting systems with a sound knowledge of IT and Broadcast Engineering principles with a minimum of 4 years as Principal Technician within broadcasting.

 
Additional requirements to the job

• Expert understanding of Financial Management.
• Expert Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning.
• Expert Strategic Management Skills
• Expert understanding of broadcast standards.
• Expert knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of circuit diagrams and electronic components.
• Expert understanding of broadcast operations

 
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STATION ADMINISTRATOR: PHALAPHALA FM
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID: 60020678
SCALE CODE: 405
CLOSING DATE:  22 JANUARY 2024
 
Main purpose of position
To ensure sound financial and administrative processes are provided to enable the effective day-to-day operations of the station.

Key Accountabilities
•Provide support to management and accurately capture discussions around the development and implementation of the channel’s business strategy.
•Capture ALL strategic documents of the station and file them accordingly.
•Plan, organize and control administrative activities pertaining to the specific area of operation.
•Prepare participants for strategy engagements – create templates, guidelines, and briefs.
. Manage the value chain around sourcing of new freelance contracts
•Processing of freelance payments.
•Processing of supplier payments.
•Facilitate travel bookings, process S&T and KM claims for reimbursement for staff and management team.
•Handle general queries relating to payments and administration of the station.
•Co-ordination of station manager’s diary - internal & external meetings.
•Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation.
•Development and effective management of a filing system - electronically and manually to ensure easy retrieval of information and all records.
•Ensuring that all sensitive documents and or information are appropriately secured.
•Draft memos, minutes and monthly reports.
•Arrange venues and refreshments for meetings.
•Accurately taking minutes and ensuring accurate typing of all correspondence and proof reading of official documents in a professional manner
•Coordination of meeting, farewell, workshops, refreshment and venues.
•Coordinate the station visits and direct them to the destinations.
•General office administration
•Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
•Assist in the development of and ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
•Respond to risk imperatives to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
•Compliance with OHS requirements.
•Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints
•Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs
•Work in conjunction with all radio station units’ objectives.
•Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
•Contract on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures
•Be a team player and be able to give leadership to the team when required
•Coach and mentor junior team members (where applicable)
•Take part in employee relations campaigns to ensure conducive and productive working environment.

Requirements:
•Matric and Certificate in Office Management/Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 5)
•3 years’ experience in administrative role
•Proficiency in SAP system
•Basic understanding of broadcasting industry and media
• Filing system development and management
• Basic finance principles and PFMA understanding
. Minute taking
•Computer literacy (various office applications)
•Excellent communication (verbal and written)
•Customer Service orientated/focused
•Problem solving
•Planning and organizing
•Time management
•Data & trend analyses and interpretation
 
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MUSIC COMPILER: METRO FM
DIVISION: RADIO
 REPORT LINE:  PROGRAMME MANAGER: METRO FM
SAP POSITION ID: 60017951
SCALE CODE:  404
CLOSING DATE: 22 JANUARY 2024 
 
Main purpose of position
To select and schedule music programmes that attract the largest possible audiences, in-line with the Station’s mandate and identity.
 
Key Accountabilities

• Make input in the formulation of the station’s music strategy.
• Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles/formats where applicable to enhance station strategy.
• Manage, maintain, and modify the station’s music universe in line with station strategy.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programme Manager/s in achieving goals and objectives of overall strategy.
• Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee.
• Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air.
• Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes.
• Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station.
• Select and schedule music for air play, and artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity, and music policy.
• Contribute to the music policy, SOPs, SLA’s, and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station.
• Conduct regular research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors.
• Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy.
• Provide all relevant music content to the station’s digital platforms.
• Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable – jazz, gospel, choral, classical, folk, etc.
• Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes.
• Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists, and Promoters.
• Pro-actively facilitate discussions with stakeholders around music programming.
• Participate in station music policy and playlist meetings (music committee meetings).
• Maintain good relationships with collecting societies that are responsible for music royalties to keep them abreast with music developments at the station.
• Maintain the music master data base to ensure a credible play list.
• Arrange and document all on-air interviews.
• Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies.
• Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO quotas.
• Report all faults and maintain documentation.
• Provide detailed monthly/quarterly reports.
• Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary.
• Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed.

 
Requirements:

• Matric and post matric qualification in Music production, Sound engineering or relevant qualification. NQF 6
• 6 years’ experience in music production or radio industry
• 3 years’ experience as a radio station music compiler
• Understanding of SABC policies and SOPs.
• Knowledge of South African broadcasting legislation.
• Knowledge of music trends, and industry players.
• Basic understanding of radio broadcasting systems.
• Basic understanding of sound broadcasting.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Research skills.
• Basic digital media skills.
• Computer literacy.

 
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MUSIC COMPILER: 5FM X2
DIVISION:  RADIO
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID: 60018003 & 60018004
SCALE CODE: 404
 
CLOSING DATE : 22 JANUARY 2024
 
Main purpose of position
To select and schedule music programmes that attract the largest possible audiences, in-line with the Station’s mandate and identity.
 
Key Accountabilities

• Make input in the formulation of the station’s music strategy.
• Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles/formats where applicable to enhance station strategy.
• Manage, maintain and modify the station’s music universe in line with station strategy.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programme Manager/s in achieving goals and objectives of overall strategy.
• Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee.
• Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air.
• Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes.
• Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station.
• Select and schedule music for air play, and also artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity and music policy.
• Contribute to the music policy, SOPs, SLA’s and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station.
• Conduct regular research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors.
• Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy.
• Provide all relevant music content to the station’s digital platforms.
• Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable – jazz, gospel, choral, maskandi, classical, folk, etc.
• Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes.
• Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists and Promoters.
• Pro-actively facilitate discussions with stakeholders around music programming.
• Participate in station music policy and playlist meetings (music committee meetings).
• Maintain good relationships with collecting societies that are responsible for music royalties to keep them abreast with music developments at the station.
• Maintain the music master data base to ensure a credible play list.
• Arrange and document all on-air interviews.
• Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies.
• Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO quotas.
• Report all faults and maintain documentation.
• Provide detailed monthly/quarterly reports.
• Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary.
• Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed.

 
Requirements:

• Matric and   NQF Level 6 qualification in music production, sound engineering or relevant qualification.
•  6 years’ experience in music production or radio industry
•  3 years’ experience as a radio station music compiler
• Understanding of SABC policies and SOPs.
• Knowledge of South African broadcasting legislation.
• Knowledge of music trends, and industry players.
• Basic understanding of radio broadcasting systems.
• Basic understanding of sound broadcasting.
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Research skills.
• Basic digital media skills.
• Computer literacy.

 
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: EC
Reporting line: Supervisor Mechanical and Electrical
Division: Logistical Services
Scale Code: 407
Position ID: 60017933
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 JANUARY 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To assist in the carrying out the maintenance and repairs of mechanical facilities, in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of systems.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. ASSIST IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

• Provide support and assistance in connection with facilities electrical equipment maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
• Assist electricians during preventative maintenance, breakdowns and projects.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Supervisor/ Electrician to assist with site preparation, general maintenance work, installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, repairs, maintenance of electrical equipment, lights, appliances and fixtures and cleaning the work area on completion.
• As directed by Supervisor/ Electrician assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries.
• Liaising with the Supervisor/ Electrician and other employees and performing work in accordance with the agreed requirements and within agreed time frames.
• Maintain close working relationship with internal and external clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on client needs and requirements.
• Taking responsibility for equipment issued and ensuring that the equipment provided is used in accordance with the training provided.
• Assist with the identification of defects and or the need for repairs to minimize disruptions to SABC operations due to equipment failures.
• Assisting with research on new equipment, technologies and technology trends in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of SABC technical operations.

 
2. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Obey lawful orders and instructions
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures
• Adhere to standard safe work procedures
• Ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness within the designated area
• Immediately report any hazards to the health and safety of employees to line management

 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12, National Certificate in Electrical, NQF Level 4 or relevant qualification (N3

 
EXPERIENCE

• 1 year experience as an Electrical Assistant or an internship

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of building electrical systems (Electricity Distribution, Wiring of Installations, MV and LV Switchgears, Standby Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Lighting, motors etc).
• Basic system failure troubleshooting
• Must be a team player.
• Be prepared to work in various environments with different disciplines.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required.

 
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MANAGER : DIGITAL MARKETING  
REPORT LINE: GROUP EXECUTIVE CORPORATE AFFAIRS & MARKETING
DIVISION: CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MARKETING
SCALE CODE : 130
POSITION: 60017603
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 January 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION 
Reporting to GE Corporate Affairs and Marketing, the incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing the overall digital marketing strategy for the SABC in order to increase brand awareness, improve marketing and communication efforts and increase sale.  In addition, the role is responsible for keeping all internal digital teams abreast of technological developments in order to establish best practice for SABC digital marketing management.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGY

• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of the Corporate Affairs and Marketing strategy.
• Develop Digital Marketing strategy in line with the Corporate Affairs and Marketing strategy.
• Provide strategic direction to SABC brands in terms of defining objectives, strategy and development of business strategies to be implemented on digital media platforms
• Cascade Digital Marketing strategy across all SABC platforms
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units’ objectives

 
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Build, plan and implement the overall digital marketing strategy
• Develop and manage a CRM strategy for the SABC group
• Develop and implement a paid media strategy for all digital campaigns
• Manage all digital media buying activities for the
• Manage uniformity across the rest of the digital teams within the sub-brands
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and best practices
• Manage and oversee different digital marketing channels including website performance, social platforms, ecomm platforms, etc
• Oversee all the company's social media accounts
• Measure and manage online content
• Track SEO and Google Analytics data and make complex analysis
• Build an inbound marketing plan
• Measure ROI and KPIs
• Prepare and manage digital marketing budget
• Anticipate sales performance trends
• Organize and lead digital marketing team
• Research competition, investigate benchmarks and provide suggestions for improvement

 
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Develop and review internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance.
• Oversee the management of digital stakeholder management risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps and

 
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Oversee unit operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
• Ensure that the operational budget is managed in such a way as to assure no wasteful expenditure.

 
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build strong relationships with the SABCs digital stakeholders
• Foster relationships with key external stakeholders such as agencies, and other digital service providers
• Position the SABC as the preferred digital media partner for commercial transactions across South Africa’s diverse market segments.

 
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Ensure efficient management of staff, including succession planning and effective leadership.
• Contract and Manage Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures within the unit.
• Manage all information sources and create good relationships with key business decision makers.
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members..

 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, digital marketing, Digital technologies, or a related field.
• 7+ years Digital marketing experience, either within a commercial, government or NGO sector, with at least 3 years in middle-management
• Of fey with SEO Google Analytics and CRM software and web traffic metrics
• 3 years of experience in developing and implementing digital marketing strategies
• Good knowledge of all different digital marketing channels
• Good knowledge and experience with online marketing tools and best practices
• Familiarity with web design
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

 
ADVANTAGE:
Broadcasting/Media/FMCG experience
Additional languages – South African and/or other African languages
 
 KNOWLEDGE:

• Strategic thinking
• SEO
• Google Analytics
• CRM software
• PFMA
• Analytics
• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder management
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations – POPIA

 
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BUSINESS MANAGER: CHANNEL AFRICA
DIVISION: CHANNEL AFRICA
REPORTING LINE: GENERAL MANAGER: RADIO
POSITION ID: 60017982
SCALE CODE:  125
(This is a 5-year Contract Position)
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Closing Date: 19 January 2024
 
Main Purpose of the position
To provide strategic direction, guidance and management of the station in a cost-effective and efficient manner, in compliance with the license conditions and South African Broadcasting Corporation PBS mandate to maximise audience and revenue opportunities.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement station strategy in line with the country’s foreign policy as well as the overarching SABC strategy and business objectives.
• Guide the development and implementation of programming and marketing plans aligned to audience needs and mandate obligations.
•  Develop and evaluate business plans in line with brand requirements and financial sustainability.
• Develop plans to reach new markets and increase Channel Africa’s penetration in the continent.
• Communicate station strategy to all staff and supporting departments to ensure alignment.
• Oversee and monitor marketing of the station in Africa to ensure creation of opportunities for collaboration to achieve financial sustainability, audience growth and brand awareness.
•  Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams with internal and external stakeholders.
•  Monitor and oversee the delivery of high quality programme content that can be sold or licence to other broadcasters.
•  Facilitate and support creative processes by both marketing and programming teams.
•  Facilitate the commissioning of research and ensure optimal utilisation of research findings in critical decision making.
•  Monitor and ensure that content developed for the station is in line with the mandate and is exploitable beyond initial broadcast.
•  Facilitate talent scouting initiatives, in South Africa and the continent, and implement development plans for acquired talent.
•  Compile and manage the utilisation of station budget.
•  Monitor and manage station financial performance in line with the mandate and SABC’s sustainability goals.
•  Manage the contracting and payment of independent contractor as well as other service providers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and adhere to SABC policies and procedures, as well as international laws.
• Develop and implement the Standard Operating Procedures as well as other necessary controls to ensure accountability and delivery of high quality services.
•  Address audit findings including consequence management, and close all gaps in compliance.
•  Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Maintain close relations with Sales and Adventure in order to adequately define stations’ revenue requirements and close any gaps.
•  Initiate trade marketing activities in relevant African markets in consultation with Sales and Corporate Affairs.
•  Provide continuous feedback to senior management and station team regarding operational status and strategy performance.
•  Closely manage external and internal stakeholders in order to ensure optimal delivery on PBS mandate as well as exploitation of revenue opportunities.
• Contract and evaluate staff performance in accordance with organizational Performance Management System and policy
•  Ensure adequate staffing for fair workload distribution and effective leadership (including leave Management).
•  Effective briefing of and communication with departmental staff and senior management.
•  Complete personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members
•  Provide a conducive work environment that supports creativity and personal growth.
•  Coach, mentor and guide junior employees.
•  Provide leadership on the retention and attraction of staff, and champion succession planning.

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations/Journalism//Media Studies or equivalent qualification. NQF 7
• 6 years’ experience in a broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be in Radio Station management level.
• Understanding of ICASA regulations, South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other relevant legislation, BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies, and other quality assurance tools.
•  Advanced knowledge and understanding of African politics and socio-economic issues.
•  Radio production processes and systems.
•  Excellent understanding of the international media space.
•  Experience in planning, budgeting for and executing special broadcasts and projects.
•  Strategic thinking and ability to improvise and innovate.
•  International stakeholder management.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Business writing.
•  Ability to work under pressure.
•  Project management skills.
•  Digital media and computer skills.

 
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