SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

 
 
 
BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Audio / Radio & Ndebele)
LOCATION:  JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
DIVISION: NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
REPORTING LINE:  BULLETIN EDITOR
SCALE CODE:  402
POSITION ID:  60019159
CLOSING DATE:  02 FEBRUARY 2026
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To deliver incisive Ndebele public service Audio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Write and read (present) Ndebele Audio News content, as assigned.
• Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
• Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
• Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
• Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
• Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital news / media guidelines.
• Support team members and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient and fluent in Ndebele (read, write, speak and translate)
• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
• 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
• Excellent news sense and attention to detail
• Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
• Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments

 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

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AD OPERATIONS MANAGER
DIVISION: Sales
DEPARTMENT: Digital Sales
BUSINESS UNIT: Sales
SSCLE CODE/GRADE: 402B (Paterson C3, Pernomnes 9)
SAP Position ID:  60024068
POSITION REPORTS TO: Head Of Digital Sales
LOCATION:  Head Office
 
CLOSING DATE: 29 January 2026 
 
JOB PURPOSE
The Ad Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimising the entire digital advertising delivery ecosystem for SABC - including direct-sold campaigns, campaigns executed via external digital sales partners (e.g., MediaMark, MediaNorth, Arise/365 Digital), and programmatic campaigns via SSPs/DSPs (Castoola, Magnite, Adform, etc.).
This role ensures operational excellence, yield maximisation, governance and revenue assurance, partner enablement, and continuous process improvement in a multi-platform, multi-channel environment.
 
C. MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
           
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
DELIVERY LEADERSHIP & CAMPAIGN EXECUTION       
•Oversee the setup, trafficking, QA, pacing and delivery for all campaigns (direct, partner, programmatic).
●Lead the Ad Ops team in ensuring campaigns launch on time, hit targets, and meet quality standards.
●Resolve high-level trafficking or delivery issues and ensure escalation processes are in place. 
 
PROGRAMMATIC + YIELD STRATEGY        
●Develop and execute programmatic strategy: deal types (PMP/PG), floor price policy, yield optimisation across SSPs/DSPs.
●Monitor supply path, auction dynamics (Magnite, Adform), fill rates, eCPM/net revenue by channel/device.
●Implement pricing controls (UPR/floor), segment inventory (geo, device, format) for increased yield.
            
GOVERNANCE, REPORTING & COMPLIANCE    
•Ensure all campaigns are compliant with PFMA, internal policies, partner contracts and ad-tech vendor SLAs.
•Lead reconciliation between ad server/SSP /finance (SAP) to verify delivery vs bookings/invoicing.
•Consolidate reporting across Castoola, Magnite, Adform, and partner systems for unified dashboards.
•Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting.      
 
PARTNER & STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION   
•Serve as the operational link between SABC and its digital sales partners and tech vendors.
•Standardise operational workflows, traction, reporting templates for partners.
•Conduct partner performance reviews, SLA monitoring, training/adoption of tools.    
 
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
•Lead and develop the Ad Ops team (Executives, Specialists), build capability.
•Identify process inefficiencies, implement best practices / automation within ad ops workflows.
•Drive continuous improvement in campaign delivery, tech stack, and reporting.
             
D.  INHERENT REQUIREMENT
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
•NQF 6/7 diploma / degree or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Business, Media, or similar field.
•Additional certification/training in AdTech, Programmatic Advertising or Digital Media preferred.
 
EXPERIENCE:             
•5-8 years in digital ad operations / campaign management / programmatic environments, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
•Demonstrated experience with ad serving platforms (e.g., Castoola, Google Ad Manager, Xandr, Freewheel), SSPs/DSPs (Magnite, Adform, The Trade Desk, DV360).
•Experience in managing yield, pricing/floor strategy, partner/vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams.
•Proven experience in troubleshooting, trafficking, and reporting across multiple systems.
•Prior exposure to working with external sales partners or agencies is an advantage.
 
KNOWLEDGE:             
•Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem: ad servers, SSPs, DSPs, PMP/PG deal types, real-time bidding, inventory management.
•Excellent analytical skills: able to interpret performance data, identify optimisation opportunities, and translate into strategy.
•Proven ability to design, implement and improve workflows and processes (particularly in campaign delivery and programmatic operations).
•Leadership & stakeholder management skills: able to lead a team, engage with sales, finance, tech & partner teams, and represent operations in senior forums.
•Commercial acumen: understands revenue drivers, pricing, yield optimisation, financial reconciliation and governance.
•Problem-solving orientation: able to identify root causes of delivery or performance issues, propose corrective actions.
•High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple campaigns and priorities.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Re-advertisement 
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026
 
Position: Head: Sales News & Sport
Scale code: 125A
Position ID: 60023994
Location: Johannesburg 
Reporting line: Chief Commercial Officer
 
Main purpose of the position
To grow sustainable SABC revenue and market share through the sale of News & Sports focused advertising, sponsorship and associated products, services and solutions across its portfolio of linear television channels and radio stations, digital media assets and SABC Plus. This will be achieved through leading, in a disciplined, professional and performance-focused manner, a high-performing national sales team focused on News & Sport, with responsibility for building commercial relationships, identifying advertising & Sponsorship opportunities and meeting client’s advertising / sponsorship needs and requirements.
 
Key accountabilities

• In close collaboration with the News & Sports divisions, develop comprehensive segment-focused sales strategies and plans, in alignment with the SABC Strategy & Corporate Plan as well as the divisional News & Sports strategies, to achieve revenue targets and grow market share within the News & Sports segments of the broadcast media marketplace.
• Develop News & Sports-focused sales strategies and plans to take advantage of opportunities provided by targeted sporting events and codes as well as significant current and future events of national interest.
• Evaluate progress on the implementation of strategies and plans and course-correct accordingly should targets not be met.
• Lead and manage a team of sales professionals, in a disciplined, structured and focused manner to achieve and exceed set sales targets within the N&S segments of the broadcast media marketplace.
• Understand the needs, expectations and requirements of clients in N&S segments in order to develop differentiated solutions based on the SABC’s portfolio of traditional radio stations, television channels, SABC Plus and digital media assets.
• Collaboratively develop and propose to clients appropriate, relevant and innovative media solutions leveraging a mix of SABC stations, channels, streaming and digital media assets to meet budget requirements, optimize campaign performance and enhance revenue opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Creative Solutions Team to ensure that N&S sales team's proposals and presentations are of high quality, offering insightful solutions and providing measurable outcomes.
• Ensure Salespeople actively use the SABC CRM system and adhere to all sales disciplines and reporting requirements.
• Ensure N&S Sales Team proposals & presentations are of high quality and offer insightful, measurable value & outcomes.
• Provide regular, comprehensive monthly reports on N&S sales progress against set targets, inclusive of a detailed sales pipeline report and performance against key metrics such as calls made, proposals delivered, value of proposals, conversion ratios, salesperson productivity and effectiveness etc
• Collaborate with Sales Intelligence, Creative Solutions, Sales Innovation, and Channel teams to successfully commercialize, and implement new product solutions and offerings.
• Proactively address Client needs and expectations, resolving any challenging issues to ensure mutual satisfaction.
• Engage in trade marketing efforts to maintain and enhance industry relationships, visibility, and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with the News and Sports divisional heads and their teams, as well as ROMs and NSMs nationally, to leverage identified resources to support and deliver on sales / revenue generation opportunities.
• Build a performance-driven, disciplined approach to sales execution, underpinning a client-focused culture aligned to the new Sales Operating Model.
• Engage in effective stakeholder management maintaining transparent, ongoing communication with both internal and external partners.
• Analyse and segment public, commercial, and high-growth markets to better understand client requirements, unlock new revenue opportunities and expand SABC’s share across the N&S segments.
• Actively develops strategies and plans to gain revenue share in line with SABC’s audience numbers and market share.
• Leverage market intelligence, competitor analysis, and audience insights to shape sales strategy, influence advertiser spend, and drive data-led decision-making.
• Collaborate across Sports, News, VE, Radio and Digital divisions to craft integrated, cross-platform solutions that maximise client value.
• Champion innovation by incubating new products through Adventure and Digital Sales streams, with a focus on digital-first strategies and high-yield audience segments.
• Debrief Salespeople on a regular basis to collect relevant market and sales intelligence.
• Gather and make sense of ‘on the ground’ Market & Client intelligence to better understand market dynamics and evolving client needs & expectations
• Provide regular reports on ‘on the ground’ intelligence obtained to inform the work of the Intelligence & Analytics Team.
• Monitor & analyse competitor businesses to identify & exploit new business opportunities & increase market share.
• Interpret & use intelligence & research to optimize revenue (eg market trends, lost / dropped business, shifts in competitor strategies or operations).
• Provide input into pricing and rate-card tools and decisions based on market experience and realities
• Drive sustainable, profitable growth via tailored radio-specific media solutions, high-impact sponsorships, and value-rich client offerings.
• Leverage market intelligence and sales analytics to inform pricing, optimize campaign performance and increase revenue.
• Manage cost of sales and sales commitments with discipline, ensuring profitability, contractual compliance, and accurate monthly reporting.
• Contribute to sales revenue forecasting, target setting, and budgeting, ensuring plans are implemented, tracked, and adjusted to meet performance goals.
• Manage all budgets effectively and efficiently.
• Understand and adhere to all legislative, regulatory and other restrictions and governance requirements applicable to the Sports and News / Current Affairs sectors (particularly ICASA regulations and SABC Act requirements).
• Deliver all N&S-related sales and other reports timeously and accurately as required.
• Ensure and assure the data integrity of all sales information provided, including sales call reports
• Ensure that all N&S Sales Team Members’ time in market is optimised and that hybrid working is not abused.
• Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, Standard Operating Procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and SABC policies.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate operational and commercial risks, including implementation of the Risk Management Plan and internal audits.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting across CRM systems and ensure full visibility of performance and budget accountability.
• Track and mitigate actual and potential revenue leakage and enhance audit-readiness across the N&S sales value chain.
• Address issues raised in internal risk audits proactively, develop mitigation strategies & assist in resolution of audit findings.
• Build sound, long-term relationships of trust with members of sporting federations, sports clubs and associations as well as all other relevant N&S influencers & decision makers.
• Develop and maintain a database of N&S stakeholders within CRM system.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships across SABC platforms, agencies, clients, and key industry stakeholders to drive collaboration and revenue growth.
• Represent SABC N&S Sales at industry forums and market-facing events, ensuring strong visibility and influence within the advertising ecosystem.
• Foster mutually beneficial partnerships that unlock opportunities and long-term value for both clients and SABC.
• Champion regional sales effectiveness through collaboration with ROMs and NSMs.
• Enhance SABC’s brand presence and reputation through revenue driven engagements and strengthened commercial relationships with both agencies and clients.
• Recruit, select and contract high-performing N&S sales talent in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Implement structured N&S sales cadences, CRM disciplines and ongoing training to boost productivity, conversion rates, and execution consistency.
• Set clear N&S sales targets and performance expectations and apply effective consequence management to achieve targets.
• Recognise over-achievement and effectively manage the under-performance of members of the N&S Sales Team
• Manage and coach N&S Sales Team members to develop the necessary insights, knowledge and skills required to deliver successfully on expectations.
• Lead, inspire, and develop resilient, accountable N&S sales teams, with clear KPIs, career growth pathways, and recognition frameworks.
• Drive effective performance management in line with organisational standards, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion people development initiatives including succession planning, wellness, talent management, and employment equity.

 
Qualifications and experience

• NQF8 Degree in Sales, Marketing, Media or Business Management.
• Supplementary Media, Sales and / or other relevant training courses and certificates
• Qualifications in Sports Management or associated disciplines would be an advantage
• 8–10 years of progressive, successful sales leadership and management within the media sales industry is a strong advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with News and Sports-related advertising / sponsorship media sales at a senior level.
• Knowledge of ICASA and advertising regulations as well as the requirements of the SABC Act
• Advanced knowledge of CRM systems, media measurement tools, and performance reporting.
• Ability to use market intelligence and sales analytics to drive media sales performance, pricing strategies, and audience value delivery.
• At least five years of experience in media sales with demonstrable track record of success.

 
 PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
RE - ADVERTISEMENT
CLOSING DATE: 29 JANUARY 2026
 
SENIOR TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
POSITION: SENIOR TECHNICIAN       
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
POSITION ID:  60018349
SCALE CODE:  402
REGION:  WESTERN CAPE
REPORTS TO:  SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
  
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
 
 
 
 
 

​DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY (EASTERN CAPE)
POSITION: PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN 
POSITION ID: 60018365
SCALE CODE:  401
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 JANUARY 2026
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

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

MANAGED PROJECT

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

 FINANCE MOTIVATIONS

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

 
MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE

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

 
SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES

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

 
ENGINEERING

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

 
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

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

 
ASSET MANAGEMENT

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

 
MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

 
MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM

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

 
QUALIFICATIONS

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

 
  EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment.
• First preference will be given to white males / females. 

 
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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CLOSING DATE: 28 JANUARY 2026
 
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OPERATOR- EASTERN CAPE 
Department: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Position ID: 60018254
Scale Code: 403 (Peromnes 10 , Paterson C2)
Report Line: SECTIONAL LEAD- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
 
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to coordinate/plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment
 
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
• 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
• Participate in Capex project and system execution, commissioning and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Finance Motivations
• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
• Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
• Specialised Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative operational solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
• 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
• Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed
• Identify and coordinate operational production requirements
• Transmit audio/visual in liaison with Main Control as per schedule (production/OB)
• Plan, obtain, setup, test and operate facility equipment
• Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
• Full and comprehensive understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
• Guide and set up in the field programming, recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
• Plan, execute comprehensive multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Plan, and execute recordings in accordance to customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
• Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
• Setup mix-minus and program audio desks.
• Operating digital playout systems
• Full Digital Lighting requirements for live shows as well as OB’s.
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Individual operational training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
• Sound Engineering Diploma (will add advantage)
• Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 2 years as Senior Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
• *preference will be given to White Males/ females.

 
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

 
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