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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
INTERNSHIP : NEWS REPORTER X2 LIMPOPO
(multimedia / MOJO reporters, both with English proficiency and Tshivenda or Xitsonga or SePedi )
Division: News and Currant Affairs
Position ID: 60022285, 60022287
CLOSING DATE:20 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INTERNSHIP : NEWS REPORTER X2 LIMPOPO
(multimedia / MOJO reporters, both with English proficiency and Tshivenda or Xitsonga or SePedi )
Division: News and Currant Affairs
Position ID: 60022285, 60022287
CLOSING DATE:20 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
- Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
- Research, investigate and break stories.
- Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
- Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
- Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
- Set up and record interviews.
- Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
- Keep abreast of news events / developments.
- Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INTERNSHIPS
NEWS REPORTER
(1 Xhosa & 1 Afrikaans multimedia / MOJO reporters, both with English proficiency)
Provinces: Eastern Cape newsroom (Gqeberha)
Division: News and Currant Affairs
Position ID: 60022271, 60022256
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
- Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
- Research, investigate and break stories.
- Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
- Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
- Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
- Set up and record interviews.
- Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
- Keep abreast of news events / developments.
- Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SOUND OPERATORS INTERNS X2
Report Line: Head: TV Media and OB Technology
Division: Technology
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for five Sound Operator internships to join our TV and Outside Broadcast team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal/External clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to TV Media and OB Technology department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or productions to meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Diploma/degree/Certificate in Film and Television Production/Video Technology or Sound-Audio Ops/Studio production and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the Broadcast environment.
About the Team
TV and Outside Broadcast is a business unit in the Technology Division of the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation). The unit provides broadcast services internally to the SABC and to external clients. The TV and Outside Broadcast Team is responsible for providing broadcast support and facilities and delivering custom broadcast solutions to our clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and assist in effective and efficient planning, obtaining, setting up, testing and operating Sound equipment during TV productions in order to contribute to effective broadcasting.
Responsibilities:
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SOUND OPERATORS INTERNS X2
Report Line: Head: TV Media and OB Technology
Division: Technology
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for five Sound Operator internships to join our TV and Outside Broadcast team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal/External clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to TV Media and OB Technology department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or productions to meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Diploma/degree/Certificate in Film and Television Production/Video Technology or Sound-Audio Ops/Studio production and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the Broadcast environment.
About the Team
TV and Outside Broadcast is a business unit in the Technology Division of the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation). The unit provides broadcast services internally to the SABC and to external clients. The TV and Outside Broadcast Team is responsible for providing broadcast support and facilities and delivering custom broadcast solutions to our clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and assist in effective and efficient planning, obtaining, setting up, testing and operating Sound equipment during TV productions in order to contribute to effective broadcasting.
Responsibilities:
- Support and assist in effectively determining and serving customer needs.
- Support and assist in Set up and operation of sound equipment in accordance with Standard Operating procedure.
- On time delivery of production material, within scope and within specifications.
- Support and assist in making sure sound equipment are in good working condition prior to production.
- Support and assist in performing first line sound equipment maintenance or immediately report faulty equipment to OB technician/Superior.
- Support and assist in Setting up and operation of sound equipment in accordance with SOP.
- Support and assist in applying Audio Production techniques and use of ancillary equipment in accordance with production plan, customer requirements and TV production best practice
- Support and assist in performing trouble shooting and emergency procedures quickly and effectively.
- Familiarising with production requirements prior to production sessions.
- Familiarising with production facility (OB Unit or TV Studio) prior to production sessions.
- Compliance with Production & Customer Requirements.
- Adherence to SOP’S
- Adherence to company Policies.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant degree/diploma/Certificate in Film and Television Production/Video Technology or
- Minimum 1 year Qualification in Sound Ops/Studio production.
KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrates good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment.
- Demonstrates good understanding of TV operations systems, workflows & processes.
- Demonstrates Knowledge & understanding of executing operational support on advice.
- Demonstrates Knowledge & understanding of basic First line maintenance on Sound equipment.
- Demonstrates Knowledge & understanding of basic Trouble shooting procedures.
- Demonstrates Knowledge & understanding of application of different sound equipment. E.g Microphones.
- Demonstrates Knowledge & understanding of Safe handling of fragile OB/Studio equipment.
- Knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
GROUP EXECUTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCES
Report Line : Group Chief Executive Officer
Division: Human Resources
Scale Code: 115
Position ID: 60017608
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing visionary and strategic Human Resources leadership in the development and implementation of a dynamic Human Resources framework and operation for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, aligned to Human Resource best practice and business requirements, resulting in the successful achievement of the SABC business objectives/goals and business growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education and Experience:
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GROUP EXECUTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCES
Report Line : Group Chief Executive Officer
Division: Human Resources
Scale Code: 115
Position ID: 60017608
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for providing visionary and strategic Human Resources leadership in the development and implementation of a dynamic Human Resources framework and operation for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, aligned to Human Resource best practice and business requirements, resulting in the successful achievement of the SABC business objectives/goals and business growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a best practice Human Resources Operation (including the review of Human Resources policies, practices, processes, systems, etc) which will contribute to business success.
- Provide visionary leadership in the development and implementation of a Human Resources strategy for the SABC, aligned to the SABC Corporate Business Strategy.
- Develop and implement a relevant Human Resources Structure resourced with a capable and competent Human Resources Team.
- Direct, manage, motivate/inspire and develop Human Resources employees nationally.
- Drive a Performance and Reward Framework (strategy, policies, processes, system, etc) which will contribute towards the establishment of a performance-driven culture and workforce.
- Support the Employee Relations Framework (structure, policies, processes, etc) which will result in a harmonious work environment and ensure the implementation of fair labour practices and compliance with labour legislation.
- Support the Talent Management Framework (including succession planning) which will ensure the attraction, retention and ongoing development of talent, resulting in a skilled and competent workforce.
- Drive the Human Resources Transformation strategies of the SABC in conjunction with business partners.
- Support Employee Wellness Strategies which will contribute to employee well-being and ensure compliance with statutory Occupational Health requirements.
- Develop and execute internal control measures and HR policies to ensure good governance.
- Cost-effectively manage the Human Resources Budget. Review and implement a Risk Management Plan in line with the organizational Risk Framework in order to minimize risk from an HR perspective within the Corporation.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Leadership and team management
- Change Management
- Business planning Knowledge of HR practices in a media environment
- Budget management
- PFMA and relevant treasury regulations
- Strategic management
- Legal standards and regulations.
Education and Experience:
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or related fields. Master’s degree in Business or Human Resources Management or a related field would be advantageous.
- 10 years’ senior/executive human resources management experience within a large complex organization with exposure to the different HR disciplines, such as remuneration, talent management, labour relations, organizational development, change management, etc.
- Extensive experience in the development and successful implementation of Human Resources strategies and the alignment thereof with Business Strategy.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
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SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION: PRODUCER/PRESENTER – RSG (INTERNSHIP)
POSITION ID: 60022255
LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)
REPORT LINE: EDITOR - RADIO NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To be part of a team that produces and broadcasts Afrikaans Current Affairs stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for its target audience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Initiate and produce Afrikaans news and current affairs content as assigned
- Work in a team with producer/producers who will provide guidance where necessary and needed
- Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce and broadcast Afrikaans Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
- Plan and deliver the content of identified Afrikaans Current Affairs stories and programmes.
- Conduct field, archival, and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in Afrikaans and English
- Write/script, voice, and package Afrikaans stories
- Deliver Afrikaans Current Affairs content/programmes on time.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Ability to engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- NQF6 Language-specific digitally-savvy journalism graduates
- Written and spoken mother-tongue (Afrikaans) proficiency will be beneficial
- Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
- Exceptional reading and writing skills, especially in Afrikaans
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INFORMATION LIBRARIAN INTERN X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Information Library
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Regions: Gauteng
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CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INFORMATION LIBRARIAN INTERN X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Information Library
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Regions: Gauteng
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CLOSING DATE: 20 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing information to internal/external clients
- Assist with daily circulation control (borrowing of books) on Inmagic Genie – issue and return books on Inmagic Genie. Knowledge of the DB/Text system to update borrower’s data
- Assist in sourcing quotations and purchasing of books
- Assist with interlibrary loans
- Assist in maintaining the Inmagic Genie databases, by doing regular data cleansing
- Liaise with internal and external clients and Identify client needs
- Assist with digitization and computerization of library content
- Index articles according to the contents with keywords, topics and sub-topics
- Assist in regular data cleansing of indexed records on the Newbase system
- Provide an information service and assist clients with telephonic requests
- Assist to Fax or email information to clients
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Library/Information Science/Music Degree or equivalent NQF Level 7
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INTERNSHIP
NTERN: BULLETIN WRITER– AFRIKAANS
DEPARTMENT: NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION ID: 60022239
LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)
CLOSING DATE: 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To enable the delivery of incisive public service Afrikaans News content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
Key Accountabilities:
- Script Afrikaans news content as assigned.
- Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair.
- Adhere to designated Afrikaans language requirements.
- Ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
- Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
- Conduct field, archival and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in Afrikaans when required.
- Use multi-media platforms to promote Afrikaans news content and ensure adherence to digital media guidelines.
- Write/script, voice, and package stories as required in Afrikaans.
- Deliver news bulletin within set duration.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Engage professionally with the audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity.
- Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, and applicable legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications NQF6/7
- Must have Afrikaans as first language
- Written and spoken mother-tongue (Afrikaans) proficiency will be beneficial
- Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
PLEASE APPLY HERE
READVERTISEMENT
COORDINATOR: PROJECT PLANNER
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION ID: 60018279
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORTS TO: RRTO REGIONAL MANAGER: KZN
CLOSING DATE : 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To effectively plan, coordinate and administer resources/ facilities as well as supporting and advising the customers in order to contribute to viable and successful Broadcast Productions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PLEASE APPLY HERE
READVERTISEMENT
COORDINATOR: PROJECT PLANNER
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION ID: 60018279
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORTS TO: RRTO REGIONAL MANAGER: KZN
CLOSING DATE : 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To effectively plan, coordinate and administer resources/ facilities as well as supporting and advising the customers in order to contribute to viable and successful Broadcast Productions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide to operational submissions to Line Manager with regard to Business Unit Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
- Contribute to Opex and Capex Plans
- Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements, workflows and international best practises
- Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
- Provide operational designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Design operational innovative solutions and plans of in-area projects
- Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
- Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
- Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
- Minor Capex contributions to ensure new requirements are addressed
- Actively pursue revenue streams from external clients and promote revenue objectives of all internal clients.
- Promote specialised skills within the region ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as required
- Contribute to service delivery standards and guide the team to achieve them
- Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
- Full and comprehensive understanding of all broadcast genres
- Outside Broadcast Productions (Sport, SONA, etc)
- ENG for News (with Live view) and Outside Broadcasts
- CPO/Music/Big Band Recordings and Broadcasts
- Drama
- Production/Post Production
- Live Studio Broadcasts
- Broadcast communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
- Accurate determination of resource capacity to maximise utilisation & revenue generation during broadcast productions.
- Reconciling of quotations, cost and attendance registers with project budget during broadcast productions
- Accurate documented cost/ resource inputs for inclusion in project quotes.
- Detailed project plans in line with Broadcast Technology Standards.
- Updated project status on booking system (ScheduAll).
- Contribute to 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 & procedures
- SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Effective control and management of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
- Operational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational options
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years as Senior level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
- Pro Tools 10 or higher: PT101, PT110, PT201, PT210/IT Certification (A+ or relevant courses)/RAB 1-6/Final Cut Pro or relevant Video Editing Qualification/Business Administration Certificate an added advantage
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- High level of proficiency in using MS Office, ScheduAll and SAP packages
- Ability to work outside, after hours, weekends, adapt to circumstances and work under pressure.
- Good understanding of SABC broadcast operations
- Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment
- Knowledge and understanding of sales and marketing best practice
- Knowledge, understanding and application of ScheduAll
- Knowledge, understanding and application of SAP
PLEASE APPLY HERE
RE – ADVERTISEMENT
SENIOR TECHNICIAN (KZN)
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION ID: 60018284
SCALE CODE: 402
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
CLOSING DATE: 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PLEASE APPLY HERE
RE – ADVERTISEMENT
SENIOR TECHNICIAN (KZN)
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION ID: 60018284
SCALE CODE: 402
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
CLOSING DATE: 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Contribute (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
- Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
- Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Submission of Minor 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 Capex motivational planning assistance
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
- Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
- 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
- Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
- Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
- Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
- Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
- Compliance with OEM software licenses
- SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
- Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Maintain 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
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
- Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification as an added advantage
- Driver’s License: OB - Code 10
- Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
- IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT
Reporting line: Finance Manager: Content
Division: Finance
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60017718
Closing Date: 19 May 2024
Reporting to Financial Manager: To provide efficient and effective financial services to TV Division, these services will constitute providing accurate timeous and relevant financial information regarding budgets, income, expenditure, and balance sheet.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE
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PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT
Reporting line: Finance Manager: Content
Division: Finance
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60017718
Closing Date: 19 May 2024
Reporting to Financial Manager: To provide efficient and effective financial services to TV Division, these services will constitute providing accurate timeous and relevant financial information regarding budgets, income, expenditure, and balance sheet.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
- Optimise the utilization of SABC resources
- Drive the implementation of cost saving initiatives in the division
- BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Ensure capitalisation and settlements done timeously and costs transfer to Channel.
- Timeous preparation of journals before month-end.
- Review planned values.
- Monthly analysis of content stock reports – look at the full value chain including content amortisation.
- Review production expenditure and investigate variances.
- Verify and approve production projects, contracts, and payments.
- Close off production projects.
- Resolve amortisation cost related queries.
- Provide financial information on all productions to internal and external clients.
- Monitor production budgets and related expenditure.
- Review and assess cash flows on production budgets.
- Attend to queries on monitoring control report and asset registers.
- Ad hoc analysis and reports
- GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Ensure adherence to all relevant SABC Policies and Procedures, SABC’s Delegation of Authority and acts including PFMA.
- Implement and maintain internal controls.
- Implement and maintain sound financial systems.
- STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness.
- Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders.
- Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management to set proper budgets & forecasts.
- Handle all the complaints and queries from internal and external stakeholder.
- Provide financial support to the business unit.
- Provide necessary information during audit period to auditors
- LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Supervise day to day duties of the Administrators.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- National Diploma or Degree in Finance or relevant qualification (NQF6/7)
- Honour’s Degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
- Advanced Excel will be advantageous
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years’ experience in Finance/production environment of which 1 year should be on Supervisory level
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of SAP financial application
- Ability to deal with all levels of staff; management; external parties
- Self-starter
- Must pay attention to detail
- Must have analytical mind
- Previous experience in cost accounting environment would be advantageous
- Financial management and reporting
- IFRS knowledge
- Project accounting
- Management information systems
- HR business processes and systems understanding
- Understanding of PFMA, relevant National Treasury regulations and other legislative frameworks
PLEASE APPLY HERE
READVERTISEMENT
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (AUCKLAND PARK )
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION: TECHNICAL OPERATOR
POSITION ID: 60018984
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
CLOSING DATE : 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PLEASE APPLY HERE
READVERTISEMENT
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (AUCKLAND PARK )
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION: TECHNICAL OPERATOR
POSITION ID: 60018984
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
CLOSING DATE : 19 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
- Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed.
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability.
- Above average rating of SLA.
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports.
- Adhere to service delivery standards.
- Execute operational production requirements.
- Operate facility equipment.
- Mic placements as per SOP.
- Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
- Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
- Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
- Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request.
- Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
- Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
- Setup mix-minus.
- Operating digital playout systems.
- Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
- On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
- Report and escalate risk findings.
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures.
- 95% of assets verified annually.
- Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
- Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request.
- Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users.
- Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints.
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
- Performance agreements with manager annually.
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in broadcast environment with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
POSITION: PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 403
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018720
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Management of the following SABC Record Library resources: CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s, in order to support and preserve broadcast content and financial/fix assets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure relevant material is collected/acquired as per Record Library standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Ensure collected/acquired material is catalogued timely as per Record Library SOP
- Perform advanced information request searches in order to comply with customer requests by utilising the relevant library and internet resources.
- Perform advanced Record Library operational administration required in the line of duty such as processing reminders, doing labelling, completion/ processing of forms as per procedures, shelving, etc. in accordance to Record Library SOP
- Perform stock counts by executing stock/ cycle counts or spot checks as per Record Library SOP
- Receive and issue CD’s, LPs, and DVDs in accordance with Record Library SOP
- Perform basic first line maintenance of equipment e.g. scanners and barcode printers
- Use subject matter expertise to solve new/unusual problems/specialised requests.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in area of speciality and ability to advise on best practice.
- Take an active role in guiding less experienced individuals and using an on-the-job approach to helping individuals develop their skills and levels of competence.
- Responsible to ensure financial planning and controls (budget), for safety and health, risk, project management/ implementation, resource management, time management, internal control measures, SABC Financial policy/ procedures, disaster recovery plans, etc.
- Responsible for cost estimations, controlling costs and budget inputs.
- Provide creative input/advice to customer to enhance features of and match nature of product in order to meet or exceed customer requirements and to improve customer satisfaction.
- Gather essential information from a customer to understand the nature of the problem, to investigate the matter if necessary and to speedily provide detailed feedback to the customer in order to satisfy the customer requirement within agreed turnaround time.
- Provide advanced operational support and advice to best serve the customer's needs.
- Perform administrative tasks that would help to manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
- Keeping monthly statistics of own output.
- Establish links within industry within own discipline and build networks to enhance output.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrate advanced/expert technical and operational knowledge and understanding of discipline specific matters, e.g. record library systems, cataloguing standards, CD’s/LP’s/ DVD’s, in accordance with Record Library SOP.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of industry related matters and requirements, e.g. industry trends and developments and customer needs
- Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of technical skills regarding discipline specific matters e.g. cataloguing of CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s, collection building, conducting information searches, creating and maintaining catalogues, etc.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and application of Record library equipment.
- Ability to improvise and exploit new ideas in order to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of products, systems and processes.
- Demonstrate facilitation skills and the ability to conduct a workshop or meeting, involve participants and to guide participants to reach consensus on solutions.
- Demonstrate general management skills such, safety and health, risk, project management, resource management, time management, Record Library internal control measures, etc.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the latest developments in area of speciality and ability to advise on best practice or discipline specific trends.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and application pertaining to information management on required level, e.g. computer skills, copyright legislation and principles, flow diagrams, information systems, relevant software applications, SAP, maintenance of data systems, etc
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application pertaining to people/HR management skills, e.g. supervising staff, managing conflict, managing discipline and grievances, demonstrating negotiation skills, leading people, empathy, assertiveness, persuasion, HR management policies and procedures, Skills Development, Employment Equity, Labour Relations, etc in order to promote healthy people management practice.
- Demonstrate sufficient financial knowledge and skills to assist management with costs and budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Music/Library/ Information Services Degree (NQF 7)
- 4-5 Years relevant record library experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the Acts governing the library.
- Knowledge of the Copy Right Act.
- Excellent knowledge regarding the broadcast industry
- Excellent library and information science knowledge
PLEASE APPLY HERE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 403
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018720
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Management of the following SABC Record Library resources: CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s, in order to support and preserve broadcast content and financial/fix assets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
PLEASE APPLY HERE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 403
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018720
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Management of the following SABC Record Library resources: CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s, in order to support and preserve broadcast content and financial/fix assets.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure relevant material is collected/acquired as per Record Library standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Ensure collected/acquired material is catalogued timely as per Record Library SOP
- Perform advanced information request searches in order to comply with customer requests by utilising the relevant library and internet resources.
- Perform advanced Record Library operational administration required in the line of duty such as processing reminders, doing labelling, completion/ processing of forms as per procedures, shelving, etc. in accordance to Record Library SOP
- Perform stock counts by executing stock/ cycle counts or spot checks as per Record Library SOP
- Receive and issue CD’s, LPs, and DVDs in accordance with Record Library SOP
- Perform basic first line maintenance of equipment e.g. scanners and barcode printers
- Use subject matter expertise to solve new/unusual problems/specialised requests.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in area of speciality and ability to advise on best practice.
- Take an active role in guiding less experienced individuals and using an on-the-job approach to helping individuals develop their skills and levels of competence.
- Responsible to ensure financial planning and controls (budget), for safety and health, risk, project management/ implementation, resource management, time management, internal control measures, SABC Financial policy/ procedures, disaster recovery plans, etc.
- Responsible for cost estimations, controlling costs and budget inputs.
- Provide creative input/advice to customer to enhance features of and match nature of product in order to meet or exceed customer requirements and to improve customer satisfaction.
- Gather essential information from a customer to understand the nature of the problem, to investigate the matter if necessary and to speedily provide detailed feedback to the customer in order to satisfy the customer requirement within agreed turnaround time.
- Provide advanced operational support and advice to best serve the customer's needs.
- Perform administrative tasks that would help to manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
- Keeping monthly statistics of own output.
- Establish links within industry within own discipline and build networks to enhance output.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrate advanced/expert technical and operational knowledge and understanding of discipline specific matters, e.g. record library systems, cataloguing standards, CD’s/LP’s/ DVD’s, in accordance with Record Library SOP.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of industry related matters and requirements, e.g. industry trends and developments and customer needs
- Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of technical skills regarding discipline specific matters e.g. cataloguing of CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s, collection building, conducting information searches, creating and maintaining catalogues, etc.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and application of Record library equipment.
- Ability to improvise and exploit new ideas in order to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of products, systems and processes.
- Demonstrate facilitation skills and the ability to conduct a workshop or meeting, involve participants and to guide participants to reach consensus on solutions.
- Demonstrate general management skills such, safety and health, risk, project management, resource management, time management, Record Library internal control measures, etc.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the latest developments in area of speciality and ability to advise on best practice or discipline specific trends.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge, understanding and application pertaining to information management on required level, e.g. computer skills, copyright legislation and principles, flow diagrams, information systems, relevant software applications, SAP, maintenance of data systems, etc
- Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application pertaining to people/HR management skills, e.g. supervising staff, managing conflict, managing discipline and grievances, demonstrating negotiation skills, leading people, empathy, assertiveness, persuasion, HR management policies and procedures, Skills Development, Employment Equity, Labour Relations, etc in order to promote healthy people management practice.
- Demonstrate sufficient financial knowledge and skills to assist management with costs and budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Music/Library/ Information Services Degree (NQF 7)
- 4-5 Years relevant record library experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the Acts governing the library.
- Knowledge of the Copy Right Act.
- Excellent knowledge regarding the broadcast industry
- Excellent library and information science knowledge
PLEASE APPLY HERE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018728
CLOSING DATE: 17 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
PLEASE APPLY HERE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018728
CLOSING DATE: 17 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide information to internal/external clients
- Daily circulation control (borrowing of books) on Inmagic Genie – issue and return books on Inmagic Genie. Knowledge of the DB/Text system to update borrower’s data
- Sourcing quotations and purchasing of books
- Assist with interlibrary loans
- Maintaining the Inmagic Genie databases, by doing regular data cleansing
- Liaise with internal and external clients and Identify client needs
- Compile monthly statistics
- Basic multi-skilling across the Information Library sections and multi-tasking to maintain an effective Library
- Adhere to SABC Media Libraries SOPs, SABC Archive Policy, SLA’s, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice
- Assist with special projects
- Digitization and computerization of library content as per strategy
- Requests executed according to library standards & media library service excellence charter
- Archiving friendly storage environment at all times
- Effectively maintain the scanner system (Newbase System)
- Create user-friendly manuals for the Newbase System
- OCR of articles – prepare articles for exporting to the Intranet for easy retrieval by the clients
- Index articles according to the contents with keywords, topics and sub-topics
- Regular data cleansing of indexed records on the Newbase system
- Create new keyword when necessary
- Provide an information service and assist clients with telephonic requests
- Handle information requests within legal limitations to internal and external clients
- Fax or email information to clients
- Build a good working relationship with different departments within the SABC as well as with external clients
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Information Science Degree (NQF Level 7)
- One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information , library computerization and information retrieval systems
- Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels
- Ability to work in a team
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of current affairs
- Knowledge of information retrieval systems
- Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices
- Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends
- Knowledge and understanding of information systems
- Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
- Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards
- Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards
- Wide general knowledge
PLEASE APPLY HERE
AUDIO VISUAL IMAGING PRODUCER (GOOD HOPE FM)
Report Line: Programme Manager
Division: Radio
Scale Code: 403
Position ID: 60018018
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To conceptualize, produce and deliver high quality Seasonal, Generic, Programme Specific and Campaign Specific multi-platform Imaging Material & Promos in line with the station’s sound and feel, programme briefs, campaign briefs and programming & marketing strategies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceptualize, script, and produce cutting edge, high quality, generic, seasonal and thematic Station Imaging (jingles, promos, and one-liners).
- Prepare/compile briefs for station’s brand and imaging campaigns.
- Identify relevant voices in order to produce unique and up-to-date station imaging.
- Receive bookings and prepare for recordings, ensuring all equipment, facilities and resources are available for production, according to production specifications.
- Assist in the planning, preparation, logistical arrangements and production of station promos
- Effective recording of productions, ensuring the optimal mix of all the sound for broadcast, recording and sound reinforcement, in order to optimally deliver on the production needs and requirements.
- Continually monitor the technical quality of recording, ensuring optimal quality of broadcast and adherence to broadcasting standards.
- Timeous and accurate administration of production procedures, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
- Effective monitoring of technical quality and reporting of faults, in order to resolve any technical problems.
- Advise and assist on appropriate aspects, limitations, alternatives and utilisation of equipment to minimise mistakes and optimise and enhance product.
- Provide advice on aspects of quality control, in order to ensure superior quality of broadcasts.
- Assess and evaluate new equipment and provide feedback on relevance and suitability.
- Effective execution of daily administrative tasks to assist with the effective functionality of the section.
- Execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the business unit.
- Ensure timeous studio bookings to ensure delivery of promo materials according to agreed timelines.
- Create and manage production schedules for recording of promos, liners and other imaging elements.
- Ensure effective informal and on-the-job training for interns and junior employees to ensure a competent staff compliment.
- Provide weekly and monthly imaging Reports, highlighting key milestones, challenges and achievements.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regularly to ensure timeous delivery of Imaging and promo materials as per brief.
- Maintain close working relationships with producers and production teams to ensure optimal delivery of generic and programme specific imaging.
- Facilitate and manage meetings with my production teams to go through creative briefs and generate creative concepts, angles and ideas for various show promos and Imaging.
- Engage with internal content contributors (News & CAFF, Sport and Commercial Enterprises) and go through various plans for the monthly content plans for imaging and promo alignment.
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in sound engineering or related discipline
- 4 years’ experience in broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be on radio production.
- Proficiency in recording and editing software ( i.e pro tools, audacity, adobe etc).
- Above average experience and knowledge of broadcasting production technology and digital media application.
- Above average proficiency of the English language (spoken and written) is essential
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure and on short notice
- Good research skills and ability to apply research information
- Knowledge of popular music, and current affairs will be an advantage.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER X1
Reporting line: Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Division: Real Estate & Logistics
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60017927
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
To assist the employer to keep the workplace safe and free from hazards to the health and safety of the employees by implementing OHS standards, fire Safety Standards, procedures and directives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY
•Gather IOD statistical information for analysis
•Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment processes
•Participate in Fire Risk Assessments
•Participate in incident investigations
•Conduct weekly workplace inspections and issue reports
•Participate and provide assistance with the formation and functioning of the Safety Committees
•Carryout tasks as per the fire prevention program
•Inspection of firefighting equipment
•Identify the need for firefighting equipment
•Present health and safety induction
•Distribute fire safety awareness items
•Implement Safety Plans
•Implement the emergency procedures and plans
2. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
•Execute Planned Task Observations and gather critical tasks information for analysis
•Provide support on issues relating to OHS Act the OHS Program
•Monitor OHS compliance on projects
•Implement emergency plans and procedures
•Conduct Safety Walkabouts with a view to pinpoint non-compliances
3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
•Monitor Safety Representatives, fire Marshals and first aiders inspections
•Present Safety Induction
•Attend departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
•Conduct Departmental Document verification
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE
PLEASE APPLY HERE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER X1
Reporting line: Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Division: Real Estate & Logistics
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60017927
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
To assist the employer to keep the workplace safe and free from hazards to the health and safety of the employees by implementing OHS standards, fire Safety Standards, procedures and directives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY
•Gather IOD statistical information for analysis
•Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment processes
•Participate in Fire Risk Assessments
•Participate in incident investigations
•Conduct weekly workplace inspections and issue reports
•Participate and provide assistance with the formation and functioning of the Safety Committees
•Carryout tasks as per the fire prevention program
•Inspection of firefighting equipment
•Identify the need for firefighting equipment
•Present health and safety induction
•Distribute fire safety awareness items
•Implement Safety Plans
•Implement the emergency procedures and plans
2. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
•Execute Planned Task Observations and gather critical tasks information for analysis
•Provide support on issues relating to OHS Act the OHS Program
•Monitor OHS compliance on projects
•Implement emergency plans and procedures
•Conduct Safety Walkabouts with a view to pinpoint non-compliances
3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
•Monitor Safety Representatives, fire Marshals and first aiders inspections
•Present Safety Induction
•Attend departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
•Conduct Departmental Document verification
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety or relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- Fire Safety Management Certificate will be an advantage.
- Fire Investigation Course will be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
- 8 - 10 years’ experience of which 3 years should be in Fire Safety environment.
- Building and Facilities safety management experience
- Registration with the Southern African Institute of Safety and Health will be an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Basic knowledge of requirements according to ASIB, SAQCC and FDIA.
- Basic knowledge of Project Management an advantage in executing small projects and contractors’ management.
- Knowledge of the Building regulations and fire safety standards are essential e.g. (SABS 0400) etc.
- Keeping abreast of changes within health and safety legislation and fire standards to ensure the correct application of health and safety legislation.
- Ability and flexibility to respond instantly during medical, fire and other emergencies.
- Good presentation skills.
- Have good knowledge of emergency and fire systems operation and the standards that regulate such systems.
- Ability to work with people on all levels.
- Computer literate (MS Excel, Power Point, MS Word)
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TECHNICIAN INTERN X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Regions: Free State
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
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TECHNICIAN INTERN X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Regions: Free State
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
- Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
- Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs.
- Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA percentage
- Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of ‘on air’ systems)
- Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
- Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure no technical on-air faults.
- Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
- Follow up reported faults.
- Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
- Report and escalate risks
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Driver’s License advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE
- IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
- IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
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REPROGRAPHIC OPERATOR: PRINT ROOM
Reporting line: Supervisor: Print Room
Division: Real Estate & Logistics
Scale Code: 406
Position ID: 60017844
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
Main Purpose:
To provide copying, printing and finishing services, to all stakeholders and ensure high quality output is produced within required deadlines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. OPERATIONAL PLAN
3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
5. ADMINISTRATION
6. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE
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REPROGRAPHIC OPERATOR: PRINT ROOM
Reporting line: Supervisor: Print Room
Division: Real Estate & Logistics
Scale Code: 406
Position ID: 60017844
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
Main Purpose:
To provide copying, printing and finishing services, to all stakeholders and ensure high quality output is produced within required deadlines.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. OPERATIONAL PLAN
- Produce finished documents to specification as per customer requests
- Stock Take (monthly) and ensure adequate stock levels on all relevant items are maintained
- Timeous delivery of documents and items
- Provide scanning support
- Prioritisation of jobs at all stages in all areas of work
- Minimise Wastage
- Co-ordinate documents as per customer requests
- Quality control
- Despatch documents as required
- Limit job requirements to contract specifications
3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Accurately calculation of job cards for billing purposes
4. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all stakeholder documents at all times
5. ADMINISTRATION
- Relevant admin is updated for billing purposes(internal and external)
- Stock Sheets are completed monthly
6. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Customer relationship building
- Team player
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- NQF 4 / Grade 12
EXPERIENCE
- 3-4 years’ experience in a printing and document finishing environment
KNOWLEDGE
- Computer Software Packages (Photoshop, Corel Draw, Acrobat Professional- required)
- Customer relationship (required)
- Colour printing and finishing (required)
- Job Input and Output scheduling (required)
- Understanding of related policy
- SAP Systems ( required)
- Paper, consumable and binding knowledge/finishing (required)
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AIRTIME MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE X 3
DIVISION: SALES
REPORTING LINE: MANAGER AIRTIME
POSITION ID: 60020916; 60020912; 60021800.
SCALE CODE: 404
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure that all requests from internal/external Stakeholders are processed within the turnaround time as per the Airtime Management Executive SOP’s.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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AIRTIME MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE X 3
DIVISION: SALES
REPORTING LINE: MANAGER AIRTIME
POSITION ID: 60020916; 60020912; 60021800.
SCALE CODE: 404
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure that all requests from internal/external Stakeholders are processed within the turnaround time as per the Airtime Management Executive SOP’s.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure efficient processing of all requests from approval to delivery across all SABC platforms. Creation of campaigns and product numbers.
- Negotiate alternative times and programs with clients should there be no availability on the schedule for requested bookings.
- Communicate affected spots due to non-broadcast spots, program changes and cancellations to clients.
- Compile availability reports upon client requests.
- Manage late revisions.
- Send campaign confirmations to clients.
- Liaise with clients for industry codes and material.
- Allocate industry codes as per the client request
- Accurate creation of industry copy, product, and campaigns.
- Process approved live reads from AE’s, PSM’s and or Stations to process bookings.
- Ratings Analysts perform Post Campaign Analysis once the campaign has flighted
- Ratings Analysts to load live ratings on daily basis to track the performance of campaigns
- Manage and report on daily limbo, spots in dispute, re-priced spots, and cancellation charges.
- Process added value, compensation, and goodwill as per relevant approval ensuring the correct discount coding is used
- Liaise with deals department regarding the use of the correct deals for client campaigns.
- Liaise with finance regarding account status to validate correct accounts applied.
- Liaise and assist with client queries.
- Regular engagements with internal/external Stakeholders
- Ensure accurate/efficient administration practices are always adhered to.
- Ensure accurate record keeping
- Validate credit and debit notes (governance and risk)
- Adherence to file plan management processes/system (Governance and risk).
- Adherence to all SABC Policies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- N5/N6 higher certificate in Marketing/Advertising/Media or relevant tertiary qualification.
- IT qualification will be an added advantage.
- 2-3 years’ experience in a sales operations environment not limited to bookings, scheduling, reconciliations, media logistics, spotter, and final control.
- Airtime Management experience will be an advantage
- Knowledge of systems; Landmark, SAP, Telmar, MS Office Packages and, Arianna Systems
- Media Regulatory knowledge
- A self-motivated individual who is committed, hardworking and shows enthusiasm
- Must possess numerical and analytical skills
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have Problem solving abilities
- Quality orientated with attention to detail.
- Be proactive and action orientated.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and telephone skills.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills (interacts with others in a sensitive and effective way – respects and works well with others)
- Customer Service orientated/focused with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels.
- Ability to work under pressure
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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Services
Division: Technology
Scale Code: 401
Position Id : 60018347
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 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
MANAGED PROJECT
FINANCE MOTIVATIONS
MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE
SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES
ENGINEERING
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE
ASSET MANAGEMENT
MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE
MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:
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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Services
Division: Technology
Scale Code: 401
Position Id : 60018347
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 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, effectively 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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ADMINISTRATOR: CONTRACTS x2 - INTERNSHIP
DIVISION: (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT) VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: CONTRACTS
POSITION ID: 60022338, 60022332
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Contract administration of the SABC Content’s contracts to ensure timeous delivery of contracts and compliance with governing legislation, regulation and policy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
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ADMINISTRATOR: CONTRACTS x2 - INTERNSHIP
DIVISION: (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT) VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: CONTRACTS
POSITION ID: 60022338, 60022332
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Contract administration of the SABC Content’s contracts to ensure timeous delivery of contracts and compliance with governing legislation, regulation and policy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Receive and verify instructions to draft standard contracts, verify instruction and brief the legal department for drafting non-standard contracts;
- Effective storage of fully executed contracts in central area.
- Assistance with contract queries
- Administration of contract time lines to ensure effective sign-offs
- Draft standard contracts as may be deemed necessary by the instruction;
- Provide legal advisory services pertaining to Video Entertainment contracts as may be deemed necessary;
- Develop and maintain reports on contracts;
- Act as representative of the Contract Manager in internal and external meetings when required;
- Implement and maintain the administrative procedures of Video Entertainment contracts;
- Investigating issues requiring the input or approval of the Contract Manager and making recommendations;
- To inform and engage Management when deviations from sound business principles, practices, regulations and policies are observed;
- Verify non-standard contract as received by the legal department in draft form and when ready for signatures to ensure it complies with all documentation
- Ensure contracts are signed correctly
- Load contracts on SAP CRM and ensure timeous approval (or any system that is implemented)
- Load contracts on IBMS and ensure timeous approval (or any system that is implemented)
- Implementation of relevant SOP’s
- Inform relevant stakeholders of the operational risk and compliance matters.
- Highlight risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
- Ensure compliance to procedures and policies;
- Provide effective follow-up and service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow up meetings.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Internal and External clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct execution of contracts.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma in in Law Studies or equivalent, Business Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)
- Knowledge of Contract admin.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/ or in a Team on Projects
- Knowledge in MS Office
- Well-organized with a customer-oriented and Team work approach
- Contract drafting experience
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
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TV GRAPHICS DESIGNERS & MULTISKILLED CG OPERATORS X 1
Report Line: Manager TV Graphics & CG Playout
Division: Technology – Television Media
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for five Graphics Artist & CG Playout Operators Graduates to join our Television Graphics Creative team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide graduates with opportunity to acquire wok experience in the broadcasting field. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Graphics Design and are looking for the opportunity to expose their operational technical skills in TV Graphics designs & Playout for broadcasting.
About the Team
We are a pressured environment with the overflow of work from our clients, who often come to us with multiple projects and tight deadlines, and this places pressure on the graphic artists to produce high end graphics for tv broadcast.
Daily projects such as channel tv show Line-ups, end boards, promos and graphic toolkits are required by SABC platforms, and having only 2 staff to assist has become increasingly difficult to achieve.
To run all the facilities efficiently and schedule people in a manner that will minimise costs on freelance and/or overtime and allow people to take leave / time off with minimal impact on scheduling; it is requested that the new freelance contract be strongly considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE
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TV GRAPHICS DESIGNERS & MULTISKILLED CG OPERATORS X 1
Report Line: Manager TV Graphics & CG Playout
Division: Technology – Television Media
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for five Graphics Artist & CG Playout Operators Graduates to join our Television Graphics Creative team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide graduates with opportunity to acquire wok experience in the broadcasting field. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Graphics Design and are looking for the opportunity to expose their operational technical skills in TV Graphics designs & Playout for broadcasting.
About the Team
We are a pressured environment with the overflow of work from our clients, who often come to us with multiple projects and tight deadlines, and this places pressure on the graphic artists to produce high end graphics for tv broadcast.
Daily projects such as channel tv show Line-ups, end boards, promos and graphic toolkits are required by SABC platforms, and having only 2 staff to assist has become increasingly difficult to achieve.
To run all the facilities efficiently and schedule people in a manner that will minimise costs on freelance and/or overtime and allow people to take leave / time off with minimal impact on scheduling; it is requested that the new freelance contract be strongly considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Create and design graphics elements for all Television Genres (Sports, News Promos, line ups, Talk shows, etc) and ensure no comebacks regarding the quality of the graphics toolkits/elements or service rendered.
- Provide appropriate graphics animation effects (2D and 3D) to match and enhance the mood of visual material supplied.
- Design and provide 2D and 3D animation graphic toolkits, in order to enhance and compliment specific programs or productions.
- Creation of animation sections to replicate/supplement live footage and enhance the final on air product.
- Create innovative story boards as communication vehicle to explain concepts to clients, ensuring accurate client needs and requirements.
- Design and create graphics and animations to be utilised in promotions of specific programs, in order to achieve optimal awareness and visibility for the program.
- Create playout toolkit for Television Genres (Sports, News Promos, 60% line ups, talk shows, Dramas, etc) and ensure no comebacks regarding the playout of graphics elements quality of the program or service rendered for (TV Channels, Sport or News).
- Creative input/advice to customer to enhance the nature and the story of the program.
- Utilize relevant measuring instruments to check both video and audio levels according to required broadcast specifications.
- Conduct technical quality assurance to comply with EBU standards.
- Maintain above average rating on Service Level Agreement with internal stakeholders (TV News, Sport & TV Channels)
- Conceptualisation of new images, in order to support, enhance and compliment television 75% productions.
- Ensure delivery of graphics and animations within deadlines and specifications.
- Adhere to Graphics SOP when Importing graphics elements for projects.
- Ensure Graphics suite equipment are tested for functional and optimal prior to productions
- Monitor external environment, new developments, technology and trends in order to provide a competitive service and price structure to clients and be able to motivate upgrades and acquisition of new equipment.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Report and escalate all faulty equipment immediately to technical support.
- Compliance to OHS safety requirements and SABC Company Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to SOP all times.
- Participate in mitigation of departmental risk.
- Participate in verification of Assets.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Provide service delivery on stakeholders needs in accordance to Service Level Agreement.
- Participate in regular stakeholder engagements to understand current and future based needs.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- A relevant Degree in Creative Brand Communication/Arts in Motion Design and Animation/ Film & Television /Graphic Design
- Own transport
KNOWLEDGE
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital 2D & 3D Animation
- Visual Effects and Motions Graphics
- Understanding on workstation graphics hardware
- Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
- Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment
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NEWS REPORTER WC X2
Division: News and Current Affairs
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
Position ID: 60022308, 60022309
Closing Date: 15 May 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
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NEWS REPORTER WC X2
Division: News and Current Affairs
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
Position ID: 60022308, 60022309
Closing Date: 15 May 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
- Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
- Research, investigate and break stories.
- Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
- Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
- Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
- Set up and record interviews.
- Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
- Keep abreast of news events / developments.
- Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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INTERNSHIP COMPANY SECRETARY
Report Line: Company Secretary
Division: Company Secretary
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Graduates to join our Operations team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide Graduates with an opportunity to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide administrative support to the department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives.
About the Team
Company Secretariat Team is responsible for ensuring that all Board Decisions and activities are aligned with the prescribed SABC’s statutory and governance obligations and provide Secretariat service to the Board, Board Committee and the Group Executive and other governance forums of the SABC.
Responsibilities:
INHERENT/MI NIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE
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INTERNSHIP COMPANY SECRETARY
Report Line: Company Secretary
Division: Company Secretary
CLOSING DATE: 15 MAY 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Graduates to join our Operations team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide Graduates with an opportunity to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide administrative support to the department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives.
About the Team
Company Secretariat Team is responsible for ensuring that all Board Decisions and activities are aligned with the prescribed SABC’s statutory and governance obligations and provide Secretariat service to the Board, Board Committee and the Group Executive and other governance forums of the SABC.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in ensuring a high standard of corporate governance •
- Assisting in conducting board and committee meetings,
- Assisting in Post and pre-meeting documentation,
- Ensuring necessary filing,
- Monitoring compliances,
- Record-keeping
- Provide relevant corporate secretarial support under various jurisdictions.
- Assisting in drafting minutes and drafting resolutions
- Assisting in organizing and preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and shareholder meetings
- Compile Legal and Company Secretarial reports
INHERENT/MI NIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Corporate Governance and or LLB (NQF6/7)
KNOWLEDGE
- Able to handle confidential information
- Proactive person with above average initiative
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SAP, E-mail & Internet) with above average competence in presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- High level planning and organising skills
- Detail orientated with strong focus on accuracy.
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INTERNSHIP GROUP STRATEGY
Report Line: Head Group Strategy
Division: Group Strategy
Position ID: 60022279
Closing Date: 15 May 2024
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Graduates to join our Operations team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide Graduates with an opportunity to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide administrative support to the department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives.
About the Team
Group Strategy Team is responsible for strategy development across the SABC to ensure alignment across Divisions, and alignment with overall SABC strategic direction and turnaround strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining relevant models and analytical tools including but not limited to databases and forecasting models.
- Assist the demand estimation and forecasting function through direct interaction with primary and secondary research suppliers and sources, as well as own analyses and interpretation.
- Contribute to various reports with own original analyses and write-ups.
- Prepare draft presentation materials to effectively communicate trends in data (drawing conclusions), and potential investment opportunities.
- Perform other quantitative and qualitative data sourcing and analysis, as needed, in support of Strategy Development projects and ad-hoc requests.
- Manage an appropriate archiving system for outputs.
- Help to optimise how we produce and update materials to disseminate latest findings and conclusions arising from analyses.
- Assist in projects aimed at improving our forecasting.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- National Diploma or Degree in Commerce, Decision Science, Business Management and or equivalent qualification(NQF6/7)
KNOWLEDGE
- Able to handle confidential information
- Proactive person with above average initiative
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SAP, E-mail & Internet) with above average competence in presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- High level planning and organising skills
- Detail orientated with strong focus on accuracy.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
INTERNSHIP
BULLETIN WRITER/ READER
DEPARTMENT: NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION ID: 60022682
LOCATION: WESTERN CAPE
CLOSING DATE:15 MAY 2024
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To enable the delivery of incisive public service Afrikaans and English News content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
Key Accountabilities:
- Script English and Afrikaans news content as assigned.
- Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair.
- Adhere to designated English and Afrikaans language requirements.
- Ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
- Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
- Conduct field, archival and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in English and Afrikaans when required.
- Use multi-media platforms to promote Afrikaans news content and ensure adherence to digital media guidelines.
- Write/script, voice, and package stories as required in English and Afrikaans.
- Deliver news bulletin within set duration.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Engage professionally with the audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity.
- Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, and applicable legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications NQF6/7
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans: read, write and speak
- .Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally.
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders.
- Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
PLEASE APPLY HERE