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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 


​SENIOR TECHNICIAN
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Services
Division:  RRTO
Scale Code:  402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
Position Id: 60018325
 
CLOSING DATE : 10 March 2025
 
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 ( will be an 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.
 
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TECHNICAL OPERATOR (THOHOYANDOU) (12649)
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY 
POSITION: TECHNICAL OPERATOR
POSITION ID: 60018338
SCALE CODE: 404 (Peromnes 11, Paterson C1)
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
CLOSING DATE: 10 MARCH 2025
 
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).
  • Advantage: Proficient in Tshivenda
  • 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