SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
REPORT LINE: TECHNOLOGY MANAGER: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (TV Media)
SCALE CODE: 402
POSITION ID: 60018414

CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2024

PURPOSE:
The position requires support of the SABC Post Production and News Room systems in order to ensure that the facilities and equipment are in peak condition and thereby ensuring high on air quality and operational broadcasts 24/7. This entails corrective, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting, repair of equipment, systems and operational support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform, efficient preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of technical equipment to provide optimal functionality, whilst ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications.
Provide efficient and effective assistance and support for production operations during productions and Broadcast.
Configure servers/ computers, networks & broadcast equipment.
Conduct ongoing assessment of broadcast system functionality through logs & system checks.
Supporting broadcast networks Hardware and software.
Perform mechanical repairs and modifications.
Involvement in projects on a technical level.
Draft OPEX motivation to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
Draft Minor CAPEX motivation ensuring facilities sustainability.
Perform quarterly Asset verification in areas of responsibilities.
Administration / Technical documentation including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

On time delivery, within scope and within specifications
Compliance with vendor software licenses & updated record of applications
Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment/ software
Virus free, functional, streamlined and reliable workstations
Matching of software/hardware applications to support compatibility
Effective technical advice & support to internal/external users in order to reduce downtime
Ad hoc operational support and assistance
Ability to take steps to ensure full systems integration to prevent on air faults
Ability to ensure critical availability of key spares/ equipment/ consumables and maintenance of appropriate stock levels
Ability to submit accurate management information relating to system utilization
Ability to visualize technical faults and provide effective remote solutions to customers
Ability to assist with infrastructure installation.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Fault reports in order to ensure department facilities & equipment are functional & shortfalls adequately addressed
Adherence to OHS Act & Company policies & procedures
Full compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule
Maintain hardware and software inventories (Fixed Assets)
Setup user access and security

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Clients served in efficient, friendly and helpful manner
Close working relationship with clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on production and client needs.
Maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and vendors, in order to ensure optimal delivery on needs and requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide
Install technical facilities/ equipment/ integration, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery on client’s needs and requirements.
Sound administration, ensuring accurate registering of changes, faults, time, costs and solutions.
Update technical documentation and plans for future reference.
Feedback, advice, reports and communication with management
Prompt response to fault call - out, assessment of the situation and alternatives, in order to provide a solution that will ensure 24/7 broadcast ability.
Must be shift competent within 4 months, i.e. understanding and being shift competent within the facilities and agree to 24/7 standby.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able
Proficient 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 Post Production and News facility environment

QUALIFICATIONS

3 Year National Diploma Electrical Engineering S4/T3,(Light current/Computer Systems) (NQF 6) or Qualified to IT degree level.

EXPERIENCE

1 Years’ experience in technical maintenance & fault finding of broadcasting equipment.
Good understanding of the workings of a Post Production or News Facility.
A comprehensive understanding of digital television standards, file formats and acquisition formats.
Interpret and use the digital test instruments.
Electronic equipment and project design, construction, modifications and repairs to component level.
The ability to work independently, in a team and be self-motivated is essential.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the TV Broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers.
Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules
Knowledge & understanding of IT security
Knowledge & understanding of circuit diagrams and broadcast system diagrams.
Ability to perform, installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
Monitor and assess the external environment, new equipment, technologies and technology trends, in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of technology operations.
Ability to plan and implement projects.
Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports etc.
Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal clients

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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN (BROADCAST)
Reporting line: Tech Manager: Broadcast Workshop
Division: Technology
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60020276
CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2024

PURPOSE

To design, implement, repair, and maintain technical equipment and systems; ensuring broadcast systems availability, operability, reliability, and quality broadcast of television channels 24/7.
Provide effective & efficient technical and operational support, resources & develop team members to ensure the sustained service delivery as per agreed customer requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Drive preliminary research activities on best practices and cutting-edge technological advancements to improve Broadcast Facilities effectiveness and sustainability.
Design and install technical facilities/ equipment/ integration, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery on client’s needs and requirements
Task / Project management to drive migrations and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions (Includes task and project management documentation)
Drive proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance.
Ensure compliance with vendor software licenses and terms of use.
Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
Perform correct configuration and testing of Broadcast equipment to ensure minimal to no technical faults on-air.
Ensure compliance with upgrades and maintenance of equipment in accordance with OEM specifications.
Ensure virus-free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable broadcast servers and systems.
Maintain compatibility and integration between broadcast servers/workstation and other broadcast systems.
Conduct ongoing assessment of broadcast system functionality through logs & system checks.
Produce Daily/Monthly backup of all system data in line with the Disaster Recovery Plans
Perform quarterly proactive system health checks against the checklist & replacement of faulty components.
Administration / Technical documentation, including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Technical Supply Chain Management (SCM) support for project document process developments (Scope, Specification, Evaluation)
Conduct review/update of all technical documentation and system diagrams

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Perform quarterly Asset verification in areas of responsibilities.
Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables, non-conformance & flagging of potential risks
Full compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule.
Fault escalation to ensure facilities & equipment functional & shortfalls are adequately addressed.
Draft accurate OPEX motivation ensuring systems maintenance.
Draft accurate Minor CAPEX motivation ensuring facilities sustainability.
Develop technical standard operating procedures (SOP)
Technical Supply Chain Management (SCM) support for project document process developments (Scope, Specification, Evaluation)
Adherence to OHS Act & Company policies & procedures

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Serve customers/clients in a technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer requests and address non-conformance.
Technical assistance & guidance to the customer regarding the capabilities of available facilities, and provide the best alternative options.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Annual performance agreement with line manager and quarterly reviews.
Responsible to mentor learners/Interns and junior technicians.
Ensure proper preparation of presentation material, content, visuals & handouts as per facilitator guide.
Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities of the technical workshop, i.e. Acting capacity, represent the department in some technical meetings

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team, and lead the team if required.
Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air services

QUALIFICATIONS

3 Years National Diploma (S4/T4) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current/Computer Systems) (NQF 6)
Bachelor of Technology (Light Current/Computer Systems) Network +, A+, Microsoft Certification(s), Cisco Certification(s) will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) Years of experience in the technical broadcasting environment doing maintenance, systems support and client services
Advance knowledge and experience in the TV Broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media/Video Servers, Broadcast Automation, Communication Systems, Contribution and Distribution Systems.

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive understanding of analogue & digital television standards, file formats, and acquisition formats.
Understanding and application of broadcast and television fundamentals, including analogue & digital, television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT, DTH, VOD)
Able to apply contingencies, backup strategies and develop their implementations.
Able to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. incident report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc
Advanced knowledge and ability to design, plan, set up, control, repair, maintain, configure and install new and existing: automation system, network systems, production systems, computer equipment and operating systems.
Able to translate operational & technical terms and workflows; to provide support, advice and consultation to clients; to provide technological and functional solution

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DIVISION: FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: ERP COE
JOB TITLE: ERP SPECIALIST: PAYROLL
POSITION ID: 60022775
REPORTING LINE: HEAD ERP COE
SCALE CODE: 900
(2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective and efficient facilitation of development and maintenance of the SAP Payroll and Time modules in support of business needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice
Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders
Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance
Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS
Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements
Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping
Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs
Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements
Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations
Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs
Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system
Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users
Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes
Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPR’s to proactively ensure optimal support to end users
Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice
Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality
Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions
Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules
Functional operation support/ advice to end users
In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations
Constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations
Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLA’s

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

National Diploma or BCom degree in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)
SAP HCM Payroll certification
5 to 7 years SAP ERP Payroll support experience
Experience in integration of SAP FI, HR, Payroll & Time Management
Knowledge and experience in SAP payroll Rules and Schemas
SAP Time Management certification (advantage)
SAP HCM certification (advantage)
Query Manager Skills (advantage)
Detailed knowledge and understanding of different SAP modules
Knowledge and understanding of Configurations Management Best Practice
Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll core business processes and applicable South African legislation
Knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice
Workable knowledge & application of Business Process Mapping
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure

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POSITION: SAP ABAP DEVELOPER
DIVISION: FINANCE
SCALE CODE: 900
REPORT LINE: HEAD ERP COE
POSITION ID: 60021013

CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 2024

2 year Fixed Term Contract

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Develop and implement SAP enhancements and new functionalities in line with business requirements and best practice.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the SAP Netweaver applications development in ECC, BW, and Enterprise Portal / UI5 Portal.
Design, build and test custom SAP technical solutions based on business requirements using ABAP OO, SAP UI5, SAP Fiori, SAP Web Dynpro and Dialog programmes.
Full life-cycle SAP implementation including all custom reporting, interfaces, enhancements, forms, workflows (RICEFW) and portal configuration.
Interface development and support using HTTP, XML, SOAP, Web Services, RFC, IDOCS and ABAP.
Code, test and document ABAP enhancements for all SAP modules.
Support of development requirements in the following SAP modules: FI, HCM (incl. payroll), MM, SD, PS, PM, Travel, CO, any other SAP module implemented at the SABC.
Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging of the SAP system.
Facilitate continuous business improvement.
Facilitate design sessions with SAP Functional Leads and business process owners in order to ensure best practice enhancements/implementations.
Ensure proper technical impact assessment of all risks and issues and changes to scope, requirements or design. Provide advice on any avoidance, mitigation or remedial actions required.
Ensure that development projects take full account of and correctly interface with existing systems, infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
Ensure that all aspects of the developed software meet requirements and are in line with the agreed design e.g. data, user experience, architecture, security, quality & operations.
Ensure adherence to internal development standards as well as global best practices.
Provide documentation to manage handover activities so that software can transition smoothly from development into test and production environments.
Adhere to the team’s quality objectives. Monitor and take responsibility for unit test coverage and completion to minimise defects in subsequent testing / production.
Commit to the delivery of high-quality solutions. Ensure that development is carried out in accordance with agreed quality standards and procedures and that all new development goes through an appropriate testing process.
Focus on customers and their requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues, senior management and software users to enhance design, development, deployment and maintenance activities.
Proactively keep abreast of industry developments, skills and technologies and share information, ideas and best practice with other development team members and ERP COE to improve skills and avoid single points of failure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Programming diploma / degree or relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7
Certification: SAP ABAP Developer
Minimum of 7 years’ SAP ABAP development experience of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in a support environment
Experience in SAP Fiori implementation - advantage
Completed SAP ABAP Academy – advantage
Certification in other SAP modules – advantage
Good understanding of key business processes and integration points – advantage

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