SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

 
 
PROJECT MANAGER
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT                 
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: PMO
SCALE CODE: 300
POSITION ID: 60019767
 
CLOSING DATE: 29 JANUARY 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To proactively execute the Project Manager function within the Video Entertainment Division.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Utilise a project management approach for all Video Entertainment projects.
• Ensure that project management principles are applied across Video Entertainment projects
• Proactively manage Video Entertainment projects
• Successfully execute projects
• Manage the projects through the project life cycle and ensure that the relevant quality gates are implemented
• Ensure usage of control documentation for projects
• Management of project risk registers, project plans, and quality plans for assigned projects
• Ensure that assigned projects are delivered within budget, timeline, and client expectation.
• Exercise effective control over projects and programs
• Manage resources according to availability, priority and scope of work

      •   Weekly feedback on the progress of projects

• Management of project meetings, attendance, and minutes, for assigned projects.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, educating and appreciating of business priorities.
• Collaboration with EPMO on project management standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships to support efficient content delivery.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Project Management / Business Management / Business Administration / Operations Management / Engineering Computer Systems or related Qualification (NQF 6)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMBOK or Prince II)
• 3 years’ experience in Project Management, implementing projects using PMBOK/Prince II project methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management
• Knowledge & understanding of broadcasting

 
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FIXED ASSET CONTROLLER X2
Reporting line: Manager: Fixed Assets
Division: Finance
Scale Code: 405
Position ID: (60017692; 60020478)
 
Closing Date: 28 January 2024
 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To maintain the fixed assets registers for SABC. To ensure compliance with safekeeping procedures for assets as required by the PFMA. To ensure the proper recording of fixed assets in the financial records i.e. acquisitions, disposals, transfers and depreciation. To conduct periodic physical verifications of the fixed assets register.
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Maintain fixed asset register of departments, business units or provinces to which assigned.
• Accurately record newly acquired assets.
• Allocate bar codes to fixed assets and create/update master records.
• Identify and validate by means of verification through bar-code label linked to the asset tracking system and the fixed asset register.
• Identify assets clearly through accurate descriptions contained in the fixed asset register.
• Update fixed asset register with any transfers of assets between cost centres and physical locations.
• Recommend the corrective measures and process the applicable form for unutilised assets to be signed off by the supervisor.
• Check forms completed for the write off, of obsolete/stolen assets for completeness and accuracy before capturing on system and submitting it to the supervisor.
• Record profit or losses on disposals of fixed assets as per invoices received.
• Conduct and validate physical verification of fixed assets for every asset at least once per annum.
• Record results of the physical verification against fixed asset register and report differences to supervisor for approval to amend the register.
• Analyse and clear asset--under-construction accounts in the general ledger on a regular basis on minor and major projects.
• Accurately classify and reclassify all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.
• Identify and correct inaccurate entries in the fixed asset register.
• Monitor and review work performed by asset verifiers.
• Remind end-users to report any fixed assets losses.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as required by the Supervisor.

 
2. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with the Insurance Department to enable the processing of relevant documents for lost, stolen or damaged fixed assets.
• Liaise with Capex Administration to identify problems in the assets under construction accounts.
• Timeous resolution of fixed assets related queries.
• Consult with clients and employees with queries related to payroll.
• Consult and advise internal clients with queries related to assets management.
  
  

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Understanding and applying of all relevant statutes, BCEA, LRA, and PFMA.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Update fixed asset register for assets sold or written off as approved in accordance with policies.
• Continuously inform/advise/update all employees on policies, procedures and new developments.

 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Degree or National diploma in accounting NQF 6/ 7 or relevant qualification

 
EXPERIENCE

• 3 years financial accounting / fixed assets experience

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Financial policies and procedures
• PFMA
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS
• Proven numerical capabilities and manual financial calculations
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literacy (SAP)
• Business writing skills
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure

 
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LANGUAGE SPECIALIST: PORTUGUESE
DIVISION: RADIO          
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMMES MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID: 60017988
SCALE CODE: 300
 
Closing Date: 26 January 2024
 
Main purpose of position
To supervise the production and presentation of the language service programmes according to production briefs. Give support to the language service team in research and scripting of programmes as per the station’s programming. Assume the role of executive producer for the language service.
 
Key Accountabilities

• Provide support and input in the development of the Programming strategy which is dominated by news, talk and current affairs genres.
•  Ensure programme production is in line with the programming strategy.
•  Provide performance reports to the programme manager on programming objectives.
•  Assist in planning, organizing and control of activities pertaining to the business unit (specific language desk).
•  Plan, manage, co-ordinate and direct production of programmes, features, station ID’s, sweeps and voice-overs aligned with strategic specifications;
• Guide production of programmes in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards;
• Liaise with the programme department through the programme manager, in order to outline project objectives and programme briefs;
• Monitor, evaluate and exercise editorial judgement on programme product, to ensure the quality and standard of the programme;
• Assist in the development and training of freelance producers, presenters, script writers and new talent as required;
• Cost effective utilisation of production budget;
• Effectively execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the production area – i.e. studio booking times and time dedication to regular or special production projects; weekly and monthly reports; content planning plans.
• Research utilisation, in order to enhance the production of quality programmes;
• Effectively and efficiently utilise and manage station resources in the production and delivery of quality programmes;
• The Specialist: language service, is responsible for all feature/show related audio production work required by producers and presenters;
• Together with the stations on-air promotions executive (where present) the specialist: language will identify the relevant voice over artist as per the production brief;
• Seek approval from the programme manager and news & current affairs editor and/or a duly appointed nominee for all work done;
• Insist on and keep proper records of all production work booked on a weekly basis;
• Oversee production and recording of programmes for scheduling, making sure the schedule is loaded accordingly.
• Adhere to changes to schedule and time programmes.
• Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live presentations.
• Approve programme scripts for technical producer to manage the live presentation.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and programming strategy.
• Assist the development and ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Supervision of the language service to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
• Manage and oversee the internal risk and assist in the provision of mitigation plan.
• Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints
• Network with other content providers in and outside the SABC
• Communicate with other programming outlets in the SABC
• Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs
• Contract on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Assist in the allocation of responsibilities and scheduling of team.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Assist providing direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc
   
  
  

Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Journalism/Media or Development studies/Communication Sciences or relevant field of study.
  (NQF Level 6).
• Editorial writing such as copy editing and excellent communication skills would be an advantage.
• 4-5 years’ relevant experience in a radio broadcasting environment, practising in the specific language.
• Experience of having worked in news content production environment would be an advantage
• Knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards, policies and SOPs.
• Impeccable proficiency (oral and written) in the specific broadcast language.
• Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations and systems.
• Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment.
• Knowledge & understanding of transmission chain
• Knowledge & understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dira
• Knowledge & understanding of different genres of productions e.g. Informal Knowledge Building versus sport versus current affairs.
• Good sense of general and economic news, developmental and socio-political issues in Africa.

 
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SENIOR PRODUCER CONTINUITY PROGRAMMES: GOOD HOPE FM
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID: 60018017
SCALE CODE: 401
 
 CLOSING DATE: 25 JANAURY 2024
 
Main purpose of position
To manage and facilitate production and delivery of all continuity programming in line with the station’s programming strategy, programme briefs & deliverables, clients and audience needs
 
Key Accountabilities

• Conceptualize programming and content ideas for a variety of programmes for multiple platforms (Traditional Platform/Radio and Digital Platforms).
• Ensure briefing of on-air and production teams in line with the programming strategy and approved programme briefs.
• Plan and execute production related elements in consultation with the Programmes Manager.
• Monitor programmes to ensure delivery of high quality product and consistency.
• Facilitate team workshops and brainstorming sessions to ensure regular contribution in generation of new programming ideas.
• Monitor new and existing programme elements in order to assess the need for change and make recommendations, using information such as audience surveys and feedback from listeners.
• Communicate updates on the Presenter Style Guide, Music Policy, Schedules and Rosters, and all other relevant policies with Production and On-Air teams.
• Coordinate and communicate programming activities between Programming and Marketing Division.
• Research content in order to produce quality programmes to maintain audiences and grow target market.
• Ensure adequate promotion of new content by facilitating the recording of promos and online marketing, in consultation with the relevant departments.
• Monitor and review programming in order to ensure schedules are kept to, guidelines are adhered to and performance is of adequate quality.
• Investigate studio and system faults and ensure that they are reported and addressed.
• Provide feedback on individual programmes and digital content offerings.
• Ensure on-going and effective communication with external and internal content providers.
• Facilitate booking of OBs in line with approved plans and schedules.
• Monitor team’s contribution to updating of website content and podcasts delivery.
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the Editorial Code of Conduct, Broadcast Act, BCCSA Code and SABC Policies
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitoring of implementation.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA.
• Ensure compliance with Copyrights law.
• Provide monthly reports and project reports.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend meetings as defined by Standard Operating Procedures, SLA’s with support services, and by invitation of project leaders and clients.
• Attend snoop sessions with production and on-air teams and provide feedback to improve the quality of end product.
• Brainstorm and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team.
• Vetting and confirmation of content contributors for quality and credible content output.
• Supervision and coaching of Production and on-air-teams.
• Continuous communication with Management in order to provide red flags, progress reports, and receive authorization.
• Consistent communication and feedback to Line Manager and to colleagues
• Sign-off to confirm IC worksheets to align with payment requests.
• Monitor freelance budget expenditure in line with approved budgets and IC Agreements.

 
Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Communication/Media Studies/Journalism or related field (NQF 6 Level)
• 4 years in broadcasting environment of which 2 years must be in radio production.
• Digital Media qualification
• Creative writing qualification or ability
• Sound understanding of and experience in content production for the same or similar target audience.
• Above average knowledge of production technologies.
• Above average understanding of social media and digital needs of the target audience.
• Understanding of SABC’s Editorial Policies, ICASA regulations, BCCSA Code of Conduct and related legislation.
• Creative thinking and writing skills.
• Above average knowledge of the South African media space.
• Proficiency (spoken and written) in the station’s broadcasting language is essential. Ability and willingness to work under pressure and on short notice.
• Good research skills and ability to apply research insights.

 
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STATION ADMINISTRATOR: UMHLOBO WENENE FM
DIVISION: RADIO          
REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: EC COMBO
SAP POSITION ID: 60018140
SCALE CODE: 405
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 JANUARY 2024
 
 
Main purpose of position
To ensure sound financial and administrative processes are provided to support 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 South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and radio news and current affairs style guide etc.
• Assist the development 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 administration environment
• 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 skills (verbal and written)
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Time management
• Data & trends analyses and interpretation

 
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PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 24 JANUAARY 2024
 
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
 
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Services
Division: Technology
Scale Code:  401
Position Id : 60018347
 
CLOSING DATE: 24 JANUARY 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, 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.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Contribute and provide (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments.
• Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications.
• Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements workflows and international best practices.

 
MANAGED PROJECT

• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development.
• Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
• Design innovative solutions and plan of in-area system projects with implementation and monitoring to their completion on-time and within constraints.

 
 FINANCE MOTIVATIONS

• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations.
• Accurate calculation and submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget.
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed.
• Long-term maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop system and equipment life/cycle.
• Long-term Capex motivational planning submissions.
• Opex budget input to ensure adequate funds budgeting for future Financial Fiscal.
• Asset management control; oversight of tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy.

 
MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE

• 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.
• Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them.
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required.
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations.
• Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed.
• Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks and projects to their completion on time & within agreed specifications.
• Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas.
• Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target.
• Set service delivery standards and lead the team to achieve them.

 
SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES

• 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 advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime.
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults.
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems.
• Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
• Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems.
• Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks.
• Proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance.
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
• Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions.
• Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule.
• Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and backup recovery is sustained at all times.
• Daily analysis of report logs and equipment against checklist to determine system health/ availability to identify and proactively correct non-compliance.
• Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of digital systems.
• Daily/ Monthly backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity.
• Ensure Compliance of maintenance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and digital system requirements.
• Development of checklists to promote proactive system health checks to ensure preventative and corrective initiatives.
• Quarterly review and update of all technical documentation.
• Design, update and monitor workflow drawing and technical drawing accrue.
• Daily shift and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables.
• Design and assist (when required) with rigging of facilities, ensuring the efficient and effective functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions (For OB facilities safe return to the SABC base).
• Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast.
• Computer literacy.

 
ENGINEERING

• Driving of all preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability.
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions.

 
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

• Procurement of correct digital solution in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures.
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans.
• Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedure
• Compliance with OEM software licenses.
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
• Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the facilities/section to manage all potential broadcast failures.
• Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements.
• Resolve and implement internal and external Audit recommendations.
• Technical SCM support for project process (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee).
• Adjust to ensure compliance in according with Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework (EBAF), broadcast standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU), ISO’s and customer requirements.
• Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.

 
ASSET MANAGEMENT

• 95% of assets verified annually.
• Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan).

 
MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non- conformance.
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options.
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints.
• Technical support and advice of customers re facilities, workflows and operations.
• Internal and external client liaison regarding technical compliance.
• Regular OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of broadcast environment.

 
MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM

• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
• Performance agreements with manager annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).
• Individual technical training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs.
• Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide.
• Assist individuals development to set standards.
• Assist individual with Career Development Plan (CDP).
• Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities, i.e. (Acting Capacity; Represent the department at some meetings, technical or operational administration).

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6).
• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+).

 
  EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment.

 
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:

• Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules.
• Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components.
• Calibration of broadcasting equipment.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Ability to develop and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design and implement contingencies, back-up strategies and develop their implementations.
• Shift and system fault bypass competency for direct on-air emergencies and support.
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
• Performing and guiding Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities.
• Facilitating Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Project Implementation.
• instrumentation including the maintenance and repairs to broadcast test and measurement equipment.
• In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including.
• analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)..
• System analysis which is defined as being able to visualise individual components within the system to determine fault using broadcast chain knowledge.
• Operations of broadcast equipment.
• Switching and routing of audio and video signals.
• Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports.
• Expert knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the digital systems within the broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers, Studios, Non-linear Craft Editing, Tape Machines and Quality Control.
• Systems, automation systems, integrations between systems, On-Air Playout and Graphics systems.
• A comprehensive understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats.
• Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of network administration; Active Directory, user and resource; setting up policies to restrict user intervention.
•  Ability to design, plan, setup, control, repairs, maintain, configure and install new and existing Local Area.
• Networks. This includes: domain administration - Active directory software; Domain name system (DNS) software, Database/s; Security etc.
• Ability to setup and maintain the broadcast Windows Domain/s which includes the deployment of windows patches, Service Packs and the deployment of anti-virus software thereby mitigating the risk on the Broadcast.
• The ability to tighten security with users and resources setting up policies and by isolating the broadcast network.
• Ability to perform, plan, control and implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
• Ability to setup and manage LUNs in storage/backup technologies such as SAN, NAS, LTO etc.
• Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and disaster recovery.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
• Ability to do Hardware and Software support for Servers and the necessary experience to use the tools thereby ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery of performance to achieve the requirements.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of system, workflow process diagrams used for planning, setting up studios and or networks and facility as per as-built drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to setup and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational consultation for Support/ Advice.
• Installations and repairs of faulty components (e.g. replacing hardware, components repairs).
• Ability to guide and mentor team members and junior staff and share knowledge.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training materials, procedures and train technical team and users in the proper use of hardware or software.
• User Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
• Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and OEM, in order to ensure optimal delivery on facilities innovations, migrations, needs and requirements.
• Ability to draft, plan and implement projects.
• Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc.
• Expert knowledge, experience & understanding of digital platforms of Media servers with Automation and Control. Allowing the knowledgebase to cover new emerging technologies, using various operating systems.
• Ability to develop strategies and implement future innovation to enable, improve and enhance technological workflows and platforms.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of relevant internal (EBAF) and international standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU, ISO).
• Develop, plan and provide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Advanced knowledge, experience & understanding of broadcast facility design, system integrations aligned with international best practices.
• Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures.
• Knowledge, understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications.

 
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CREDIT CONTROLLER
DIVISION: Finance
REPORT LINE: Accounts Receivable Manager
SCALE CODE:  403
POSITION ID: 60017742
 
CLOSING DATE: 24 JANUARY 2024
 
Main Purpose of the Position:
To execute the day to day debtor operations of the Accounts Receivable department within Group Finance by ensuring the smooth and efficient operations by debtors of the organization, as defined by relevant policies and procedures, to maximize collections and as well Maximize Sales.
 
Key Accountabilities:
Development & Implementing Business Unit Strategy

• Be fully conversant, with the SABC’s Credit policy, Credit Management SOP, related financial policies of the company as well all related laws of the country. Any breach of these regulations will render the incumbent subject to sanction in line with the SABC’s disciplinary code or South African Law.
• Ensure that accounts are credit worthy at all time, and operates in line with the Credit Policy, SOP and other controls within the company.
• Correspond (verbally, writing and meeting) with Directors and senior officials of companies and Governments organisations and institutions, in amongst other things but limited to, credit related matter, collections, queries and disputes and legal collections.
• Fully conversant and operate in line with relevant portions of the cooperate plan, budgets and to maximize financial performance.

Cash flow and Financial Management

• Accurately and timeously allocate receipts from the Bank to the Client
• Compile and Complete Bank Reconciliations
• Ensure that all receipts are matched on a daily basis.
• Ensure that month-end deadlines as approved by the organisation are maintained.
• Extract the monthly receipts register as required by ABSA each month.
• Ensure report is supplied on debtors to Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager for release of funds on ABSA Debtors finance facility.
• Prepare a monthly cash flow forecast. Monitor collections against this forecast and supply reasons for excess or under-collections to Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager.

 
Credit Management

• Perform Credit assessments and obtain Credit insurance on new and currently clients. Check completeness of credit applications in line with SOP.
• Submit to Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit Bureau and Credit Insurer and Assessment.
• Clear additional requirements, queries and raised by Credit Manager, Credit Bureau and Credit Insurer, with credit applicant/client and return report these back to aforementioned.
• Ensure that response from Credit Bureau and Credit Insurers are received in terms of SOP and Credit Policy.
• Review report and forward to Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager and other as per Credit Policy for approval.
• Do Customer Master Updates on SAP, following approval from Assistance Credit Manager.
• Update and maintain Advertiser information upon receipt of the relevant documents as outlined in SOP on SAP.
• Ensure that all accounts which require Credit insurance are adequately covered as specified in SOP and Credit Policy.
• Provide a daily/weekly/monthly report update on the Credit insurance status to management.
• Ensure that accounts are credit worthy at all time
• Report on unallocated and unmatched receipts, weekly, monthly
• Client Sales Manager and AE, in writing of Customer account updates.
• Suspend accounts if overdue or exceeds credit limits.
• Check Credit Limits daily/weekly/monthly, and notify clients where breached, and suspend account in line with credit policy. Also notify Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager , Credit Manager, Sales Managers, AE's, Airtime
• Management Heads of finance GM Finance and other Stakeholders in value chain, to assist in resolving the suspension.
• Extract age Analysis daily/weekly/monthly to monitor actual debtor’s performance.
• Prepare weekly and monthly report on debtor’s performance with comments and analysis, and supply this to Assistant Manager Finance.
• Upload all Credit Agreements, Letters to clients, Letters of Demands, refunds, Contracts and others onto BP facility on SAP, daily/weekly/monthly. Maintain a register which will be reviewed by Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager .
• Update records for CRM facility on SAP where necessary.
• Blocking and unblocking of customer accounts
• Prepare and issue letters of demand to clients.
• Ensure that defaults and handovers are done as stated in SOP and Credit Policy.
• Process and allocate debtors payments - debit and credit notes.
• Reconcile debtor’s accounts. These must be reviewed and signed off by Assistant Accounts Receivable Manager.
• Prepare hand over files, recons and other relevant info specified in SOP and Credit Policy to debt collectors and lawyers for delinquent debtors. Obtain the relevant approvals from delegated officials.
• Compile ECL information as stated in Credit Policy when required. Year-end.
• There should be no overdue amounts on accounts, unless these can be substantiated with relevant correspondence or are in litigation.
• Update SABC internal systems with regard to changes on accounts, i.e. addresses, name changes, etc.
• Conduct monthly credit application and review
• Prepare debtor reports by assembling and compiling data on request
• Ensure that filing is up to date for easy future reference
• Monitor Credit Management performance complies with Credit Insurers, Group Risk Managements requirements and other statutory regulations. Manage Banking information according to Credit Policy and other relevant SOP’s.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Provide accurate information and reports to Credit Manager, Assistance Credit Manager, GM Finance, CFO, GE Commercial Enterprises, GM Treasury, GM Sales, and Account Executives according to set deadlines.
• Ensure that customers are provided with information according to agreed timelines.
• Render professional and expedient customer service to all stakeholders at all times.
• Compile ECL information as stated in Credit Policy when required.
• Respond to Group finance on requirements, monthly and at year-end.
• Respond to Audit Internal and external requirements.
• All operations and activities must operate in line with SABC’s risk requirements.
• Ensure management letter are eliminated or reduced
• Incumbent will be required to contract a performance agreement and will be reviewed by line manager.
• Give Super-user and support to SAP and other Legacy systems on Credit and revenue related matters.
• Attend meetings where required.

 
Governance and Risk Management

• Ensure all accounts must operate and be maintained in line with the Credit Policy, and SOP, related financial policies of the company as well all related legal and laws of the country.
• Any breaches a reported according set company policies and procedures.
• All operations and activities must operate in line with SABC’s risk requirements.

 
Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Credit Management or Accounting or Business Management
• Good Knowledge of Credit Laws and policies e.g.: NCA
• At least 5 years’ experience in credit control
• Experience in handling large accounts in excess of R 80 million and a debtors book of over R1bn, preferably in an advertising or broadcasting environment.
• Proven track record of liaising with Senior executives of large local and international companies, S A Governmental departments in writing and in person.
• Experience in SAP a pre-requisite
• Experience in General Ledger reconciliation is a necessity
• Experience in writing letters memos in emails and other formal documentation to executives and other official and stakeholders.
• Good Knowledge of Credit Laws and regulations and PFMA and POPPI

 
Knowledge:

• SAP knowledge
• Advanced Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• BW Data Warehouse

 
Skills

• Computer literacy - experience on SAP will be an advantage
• Sound administration skills, attention to detail and maintenance of data
• Proven ability to do reconciliations
• Attention to detail and analytical
• Good Telephonic skills
• Customer service orientation (internal and external)
• Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality
• Drives projects along and ensures that results are obtained
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make rational, realistic and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts and alternatives available
• Seeks all possible relevant information for problem solving and decision making
• Willing to make firm and speedy decisions and commit to definite courses of action – based on limited information if necessary.

 
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HEAD GENERAL ASSURANCE AUDIT
Reporting line: Chief Audit Executive
Division: Group Internal Audit
Scale Code:125
Position ID: 60017500
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 JANUARY 2024
 
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive: To provide the SABC with independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value to and foster continuous improvement in the organizations operations as well as assist the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the risk management and corporate governance processes.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE INTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL PLAN
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Prevent wasteful and fruitless expenditure in compliance with PFMA regulation.
• Conducts monitoring and evaluation of the Internal Audit function and impact on business improvement.
• Ensure that relevant systems and processes are developed and implemented for successful audit operations.
• Ensure that auditable systems and processes are in place in every facet of organizational operations.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of efficient, effective and transparent system of risk management and internal controls.
• Provide actuaries that contribute to the SABC achievement of its objectives.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliant governance practices are complemented by effective risk management and internal control environment.
• Oversee the management of organizational operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
• Develop, review and implement policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the overall Risk Management Processes.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits results per checklist to identify and address gaps.

 
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Promote partnerships with relevant customers and stakeholders and manage overall perceptions on the internal audit function.
• Engage in complex networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and stakeholders.
• Report to the SABC Board and all relevant stakeholders on key risks and non – compliance.     
• Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.

 
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Capacitate the audit function with the right skills sets and professionalism.
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Represent the department at national strategic committee meetings.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
• Ensure Personal Development Plans (CDP) for staff members are in place.
• Provide input on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.

 
 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Graduate qualification in Auditing or related field. (NQF 8)
• Professional Certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – non-negotiable.
• CRMA, CISA, CCSA, CFE, or other similar related qualification – will be advantageous to have.

 
EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years’ working experience, five (5) of which should be at middle management level.
• Management of processes and systems in complex business environments in the relevant functions

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate and work with teams
• Information Systems knowledge and direct experience with ACL and SAP
• Report writing skills
• Manage and supervise the Audit Division
• Auditing systems and  management
• Business Acumen
• Budget management
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Financial reporting
• People management
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Conflict resolution
• Project management
• Fraud risk assessment
• Change management
• Cybercrime investigations
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must have strong personal and professional ethics

 
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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
 
CLOSING DATE: 23 JANUARY 2024
 
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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