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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) 
 
 
 
AUDIO VISUAL IMAGING PRODUCER (UKHOZI FM)
DIVISION:   RADIO         
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID:  60017965
SCALE CODE: 403
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CLOSING DATE: 15 July 2025
 
Main purpose of 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.
 
Key Accountabilities
  • Conceptualize, script,  and produce cutting edge, top notch, break through generic, seasonal and thematic Station Imaging (jingles, promos, liners).
  • Prepare/compile briefs for station’s brand and imaging campaigns.
  • Identify and utilize relevant voice overs in order to produce 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.
  • Ensure effective informal and on-the-job training, to ensure a competent staff compliment.
  • 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 the quality of broadcasts
  • Assess and evaluate new equipment and provide feedback on 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide recordings as per brief from Sales for client campaigns.
  • Provide post audio recordings or montages for client campaigns.
  • Communicate and schedule recordings with station voices.
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Sound Engineering or related discipline. (NQF level 6)
  • 4 years’ experience in broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be on radio technical 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
  • Candidate must have good command of IsiZulu both written and spoken
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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INTERNSHIP BULLETIN WRITER / READER AND CURRENT AFFAIRS PRODUCER/PRESENTER X 2
Position ID: 60023410; 60023411
Province: Gauteng (Auckland Park)                            
Division:  News and Currant Affairs
 
Closing Date: 14 July 2025
 
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:
  • National Diploma / NQF 6 in Journalism or Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications.
  • Ability to write, read and translate in specified languages.
 
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
 
SENIOR REPORTER – PARLIAMENT
Position ID:  60018807
Scale code: 401
Reporting Line: Editor- Parliament
 
Closing Date: 14 July 2025
 
Main purpose of the position:
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive political news and current affars content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Conceptualise and produce parliament news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
  • Keep abreast of parliament news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa.
  • Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
  • Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broacasting and digital publishing platforms.
  • Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
  • Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
  • Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
  • Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories.
  • Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
  • Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
  • Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
  • Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
  • Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
  • Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
  • Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
  • Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
  • Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
  • Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
  • Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
  • Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
  • Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News
 
Requirements:
  • National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 6/7 or close equivalent.
  • 8-years’ proven experience in Journalism  3 of which must be specific focus on  parliament/legislature  and or political news coverage.
  • Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
  • A well-established digital media presence.
  • Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
  • Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
  • Clear broadcast voice.
  • Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
  • Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
  • Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
  • Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Services
Division : Technology
Scale Code:  401 (Paterson BU, Pernomnes 8)
Position Id :  60018347
 
CLOSING DATE: 10 JULY 2025
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
  • Contribute and provide (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
  • Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments.
  • Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications.
  • Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements workflows and international best practices.
 
MANAGED PROJECT
  • Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development.
  • Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
  • Design innovative solutions and plan of in-area system projects with implementation and monitoring to their completion on-time and within constraints.
 
 FINANCE MOTIVATIONS
  • Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations.
  • Accurate calculation and submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget.
  • Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
  • Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed.
  • Long-term maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop system and equipment life/cycle.
  • Long-term Capex motivational planning submissions.
  • Opex budget input to ensure adequate funds budgeting for future Financial Fiscal.
  • Asset management control; oversight of tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy.
 
MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE
  • Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
  • Above average rating of SLA.
  • Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards.
  • Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them.
  • Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required.
  • Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations.
  • Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed.
  • Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks and projects to their completion on time & within agreed specifications.
  • Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas.
  • Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target.
  • Set service delivery standards and lead the team to achieve them.
 
SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES
  • Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %.
  • Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on-air systems).
  • Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime.
  • Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults.
  • Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems.
  • Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
  • Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems.
  • Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks.
  • Proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance.
  • Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
  • Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions.
  • Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and backup recovery is sustained at all times.
  • Daily analysis of report logs and equipment against checklist to determine system health/ availability to identify and proactively correct non-compliance.
  • Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of digital systems.
  • Daily/ Monthly backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity.
  • Ensure Compliance of maintenance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and digital system requirements.
  • Development of checklists to promote proactive system health checks to ensure preventative and corrective initiatives.
  • Quarterly review and update of all technical documentation.
  • Design, update and monitor workflow drawing and technical drawing accrue.
  • Daily shift and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables.
  • Design and assist (when required) with rigging of facilities, ensuring the efficient and effective functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions (For OB facilities safe return to the SABC base).
  • Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast.
  • Computer literacy.
 
ENGINEERING
  • Driving of all preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability.
  • Designing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions.
 
GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE
  • Procurement of correct digital solution in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures.
  • Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans.
  • Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures.
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedure
  • Compliance with OEM software licenses.
  • SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
  • Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the facilities/section to manage all potential broadcast failures.
  • Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements.
  • Resolve and implement internal and external Audit recommendations.
  • Technical SCM support for project process (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee).
  • Adjust to ensure compliance in according with Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework (EBAF), broadcast standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU), ISO’s and customer requirements.
  • Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.
 
ASSET MANAGEMENT
  • 95% of assets verified annually.
  • Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan).
 
MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
  • Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non- conformance.
  • Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options.
  • Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints.
  • Technical support and advice of customers re facilities, workflows and operations.
  • Internal and external client liaison regarding technical compliance.
  • Regular OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of broadcast environment.
 
MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM
  • Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
  • Performance agreements with manager annually.
  • Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).
  • Individual technical training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs.
  • Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide.
  • Assist individuals development to set standards.
  • Assist individual with Career Development Plan (CDP).
  • Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities, i.e. (Acting Capacity; Represent the department at some meetings, technical or operational administration).
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6).
  • IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+).
 
  EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment.
 
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:
  • Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules.
  • Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components.
  • Calibration of broadcasting equipment.
  • Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
  • Ability to develop and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to design and implement contingencies, back-up strategies and develop their implementations.
  • Shift and system fault bypass competency for direct on-air emergencies and support.
  • Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
  • Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
  • Performing and guiding Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities.
  • Facilitating Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
  • Project Implementation.
  • instrumentation including the maintenance and repairs to broadcast test and measurement equipment.
  • In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including.
  • analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)..
  • System analysis which is defined as being able to visualise individual components within the system to determine fault using broadcast chain knowledge.
  • Operations of broadcast equipment.
  • Switching and routing of audio and video signals.
  • Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports.
  • Expert knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the digital systems within the broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers, Studios, Non-linear Craft Editing, Tape Machines and Quality Control.
  • Systems, automation systems, integrations between systems, On-Air Playout and Graphics systems.
  • A comprehensive understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats.
  • Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of network administration; Active Directory, user and resource; setting up policies to restrict user intervention.
  •  Ability to design, plan, setup, control, repairs, maintain, configure and install new and existing Local Area.
  • Networks. This includes: domain administration - Active directory software; Domain name system (DNS) software, Database/s; Security etc.
  • Ability to setup and maintain the broadcast Windows Domain/s which includes the deployment of windows patches, Service Packs and the deployment of anti-virus software thereby mitigating the risk on the Broadcast.
  • The ability to tighten security with users and resources setting up policies and by isolating the broadcast network.
  • Ability to perform, plan, control and implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
  • Ability to setup and manage LUNs in storage/backup technologies such as SAN, NAS, LTO etc.
  • Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and disaster recovery.
  • Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
  • Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
  • Ability to do Hardware and Software support for Servers and the necessary experience to use the tools thereby ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery of performance to achieve the requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge & understanding of system, workflow process diagrams used for planning, setting up studios and or networks and facility as per as-built drawings and diagrams.
  • Ability to setup and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
  • Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
  • Technical & Operational consultation for Support/ Advice.
  • Installations and repairs of faulty components (e.g. replacing hardware, components repairs).
  • Ability to guide and mentor team members and junior staff and share knowledge.
  • Ability to develop and facilitate training materials, procedures and train technical team and users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • User Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
  • Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
  • Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and OEM, in order to ensure optimal delivery on facilities innovations, migrations, needs and requirements.
  • Ability to draft, plan and implement projects.
  • Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc.
  • Expert knowledge, experience & understanding of digital platforms of Media servers with Automation and Control. Allowing the knowledgebase to cover new emerging technologies, using various operating systems.
  • Ability to develop strategies and implement future innovation to enable, improve and enhance technological workflows and platforms.
  • Advanced knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing.
  • Advanced knowledge & understanding of relevant internal (EBAF) and international standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU, ISO).
  • Develop, plan and provide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Advanced knowledge, experience & understanding of broadcast facility design, system integrations aligned with international best practices.
  • Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures.
  • Knowledge, understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications.
 
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​MARKETING MANAGER: UKHOZI FM
DIVISION : RADIO
REPORTING LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: UKHOZI FM
POSITION ID: 60017958
SCALE CODE  : 130
(This is a 5-year Contract Position)
 
Closing Date: 11 July 2025
 
Main Purpose of the Position
To develop a marketing strategy to attract and retain specific audiences and increase market share in order for Sales to maximise revenue.
 
Key Accountabilities:
·       Develop and implement strategic marketing and brand-building plans in order to retain and increase current market share.
·       Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching trends, identifying and capitalising on market opportunities.
·       Effectively promote programmes and on-air personalities to increase audience growth in accordance with the station's strategy.
·       Liaise with and sustain rapport with relevant internal and external media owners (television, radio, press, and magazine) to ensure effective publicity of the station.
·       Oversee all station Digital platforms (websites, social media, and apps) to ensure the growth of digital communities and the creation of revenue-generating opportunities.
·       Develop and implement trade and consumer below-the-line strategy.
·       Develop and implement a PR & Communications Strategy for traditional and online platforms.
·       Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining the market, competitors’ share, and competitors’ advantages and weaknesses; forecasting projected business.
·       Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
·       Develop business cases and proposals for the implementation of strategic marketing activities.
·       Develop briefs for the sourcing of external marketing and brand agencies.
·       Manage contracts with external agencies and all suppliers.
·       Plan, determine, manage, and ensure cost-effective utilization of marketing budget.
·       Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams.
·       Plan and execute all Marketing related events, including goods reconciliation, post campaign and post event analysis reports.
·       Provide monthly and quarterly reports on the department’s performance (including CSI and Digital activities)
·       Maintain and update an electronic and manual filing system.
·       Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures to address gaps and promote accountability.
·       Oversee the management of risks to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
·       Comply with SCM procedures and effectively manage contracts with internal and external partners.
·       Adherence to PFMA and compliance with industry regulations and SABC policies and procedures.
·       Communicate and sustain rapport with relevant internal and external media owners to ensure effective publicity of the station.
·       Develop and Present proposals to internal and external stakeholders to enhance communication, awareness, and buy-in of station projects.
·       Manage, maintain, and expand customer base, exploit specific data, anticipate and explore new opportunities.
·       Collect, analyze, and present marketing information to management for decision making.
·       Synergize and provide information to the Sales workforce for trade marketing purposes.
·       Liaise with Radio Sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and on time for client satisfaction.
·       Effective implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
·       Ensure adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (including leave management).
·       Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
·       Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
·       Provide directions on the retention and attraction of staff.
·       Individual coaching and mentoring are conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance and developmental needs.
·       Transfer of skills in line with succession planning principles.
 
Requirements:
·       Bachelor’s Degree/B. Tech in Marketing/Communications/Media Studies or relevant qualification at NQF Level 7.
·       5 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in the broadcasting industry, and 2 years at a supervisory level.
·       Understanding of legislation, policies, SOPs, and procedures relating to the Radio Broadcasting industry
·       Understanding of Advertising industry legislation, rules, norms, and standards.
·       Knowledge and a wide network in various industries.
·       Ability to analyse research and identify industry trends.
·       Digital marketing qualification.
·       Development of strategy for consumer and trade marketing.
·       Expert knowledge of and experience in utilizing digital technology tools for marketing purposes.
·       Driving License
·       Understanding the Public Finance Management Act
·       Expert knowledge of Marketing and Brand building.
·       Sound understanding of the radio broadcasting industry.
·       Digital marketing principles
·       Creative thinking ability.
·       Good interpersonal skills
·       Excellent communication skills.
·       Knowledge of the station and its target audience.
 
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​GROUP EXECUTIVE: TECHNOLOGY
POSITION  : GROUP EXECUTIVE: TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION: OPERATIONS
REPORTLINE: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
POSITION ID  : 60004499
SCALE CODE: 115
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 JULY 2025
 
FIXED TERM CONTRACT (5 YEARS)  
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the successful candidate will lead the technology division senior team and ensure the implementation and delivery of efficient and effective technology, information technology service, technical facilities and infrastructure to enable and support the SABC’s business requirements and objectives. Also to be pivotal in the Digital Transformation and Innovation of the Corporation
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
  • Develop and monitor the execution of the Technology strategy in alignment with the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Plan
  • Monitor the effective execution and implementation of the Technology Strategy.
  • Provide strategic direction to the Technology General Management Team to provide a cost effective, reliable and sustainable technology services to internal customers.
  • Review Technology Operating Model in line with broader organisational business objectives.
  • Repositioning of the Technology Division as a preferred Technology House.
  • Provide technological and digital strategic advice to the SABC’s Executives on Technology and Distribution issues.
  • Ensure the growth of SABC Plus (SABC+) as the corporation’s flagship platform and offering.
  • Ensure the strategy is cascaded to Group Executive and the Board of Directors
 
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION
  • Oversee and align the digital evolution of broadcasting technology platforms and capabilities to support modern broadcasting.
  • Appropriate and reliable technological infrastructure enabling commercial and revenue generation
  • Ensure mitigation of the final Analogue Switch-Off is responsible implemented.
  • Work with other teams and Divisions to ensure successful implementation of an SABC owned Satellite platform (DTH)
  • Ensure SABC+ growth and monetisation models are developed and implemented
  • Ensure Digital automation & transformation to increase efficiency / responsiveness, intelligent decision making & content configuration
  • Ensure Digitisation of the SABC’s legacy (archive) targeted content for monetization
  • Oversee the implementation and on-boarding of most digital initiatives within the Corporation
  • Lead the SABC in this new era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
 
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  • Develop a strategy to effectively market the Technology Services, Facilities and Studios, in order to ensure optimal exposure and visibility to potential clients.
  • Optimal integration of departmental functions and strategies, in order to achieve objectives.
  • Ensure operational performance exceeds service level targets and KPI’s.
  • Develop and implement business processes and practices in line with Operating model and broadcast best practice.
  • Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
  • Bi-annual review of actual against planned objectives and introduction of corrective measures.
  • Successful project completion as per project timelines, scope and budget and appropriately address controllable non-performance.
  • Ensure that all users are aware of the organisation’s Information Technology security policies.
 
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Oversee and manage the Long-Term Capex Expenditure Budget for the organisation.
  • Oversee Divisional operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
  • Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with the organisational budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
  • High-level review of all projects’ financial performance to evaluate progress.
  • Manage assets in accordance with organisational Asset Management Policy.
 
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
  • Ensure adherence to policies, organisational imperatives, legislative and any other regulatory prescripts
  • Ensure resolution of all internal and external audit findings are resolved and addresses the identified gaps
  • Ensure that all Technology policies are aligned to digital transformation imperatives, legislative, and regulatory prescripts.
  • Ensure that the above is adhered to by Board, Executive Leadership, management, and employees.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that the Strategic, Operational, and Project Risks are optimized and aligned to the SABC Risk Management Framework
  • Review and ensure the implementation of Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Management Framework
  • Proactive identification and communication of potential risks in accordance with SABC policies and Procedures
  • Convene and chair Divisional Risk Management Committee meeting to ensure compliance in line with framework.
 
 PARTNERSHIPS AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
 
  • Build and maintain supplier’s relationships and manage the procurement of technology equipment.
  • Manage the service level agreements SLAs.
  • Communicate effectively with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
  • Effective stakeholder relationships and good cross-functional communication between production teams, clients and management.
 
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure compliance with all Human Resource Management requirements in accordance with annual calendar of people / talent management practices as well as sound employee lifecycle requirements (performance management, career development, succession planning, competency development, and talent retention.)
  • Effective implementation and tracking of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
  • Ensure development and execution of Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members within the Technology Division.
  • Ensure detailed workforce management planning to ensure optimal utilisation of all staff within the Technology Division.
  • Creating pipeline of talent: influencing attraction and retention of right skills at right times within Technology to ensure that they are fit for purpose for today and tomorrow’s world of work.
  • Mentoring, coaching and facilitating key talent within Technology.
  • Implementing appropriate models for rewards and recognition of staff, where necessary.
  • Develop and implement effective succession planning to ensure the strength of the bench continues to be strong 
 
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
 
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Relevant Post Graduate Technology qualification (NQF 8) in Broadcasting Systems, or Information Systems, or Information Communication Leadership, or equivalent qualifications
  • Relevant Post Graduate business or leadership qualification, with MBA an added advantage
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 10 or more years in Broadcasting experience in General Management.
  • 5 or more years should have been at Group Executive level, preferably in the Broadcasting industry.
  • 10 Years’ experience in the Media and Technology industry.
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • Knowledge of Media, Broadcasting, Digital and Mobile technologies
  • Fundamental understanding of the technology infrastructure necessary to support the operations of a multi-faceted technology environment (TV, Radio, Digital, Mobile)
  • Knowledge and understanding of the role technology plays in the current and future media business model and be able to effectively leverage disruptive technology for greater organisational impact
  • Knowledge of the Broadcasting Act, the Electronic Communications Act, the Public Finance Management Act, ICASA Regulations, and related National Treasury regulations
  • Knowledge and familiarity of the of the Broadcast Digital Migration (BDM) (and the subsequent Analogue Switch-Off (ASO)) program
  • Familiarity of the SABC Bill and Audio and Audio-visual Content Services (AAVCS) - Draft White Paper
 
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