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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 
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BULLETIN EDITOR: CURRENT AFFAIRS (CHANNEL AFRICA)
DIVISION : RADIO
REPORTING LINE: EDITOR: NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION ID: 60017993
SCALE CODE: 401
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 JULY 2025
 
Main Purpose of the position
To source and provide quality news copy that accurately reflects the latest news events regionally, continentally and internationally, in order to attract and retain the various targeted audiences
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Identify leading news stories for target audiences across all language platforms on Channel Africa.
  • Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language and regional context, style and flavour – that meets the SABC’s ethical, editorial and production standards.
  • Ensure accuracy, impartiality and on-time delivery of news for various Channel Africa audiences
  • Ensure a thorough and well informed approach to covering activities and events in all regional blocs on the continent
  • Liaise with reporters and search news sources for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories.
  • Rewrite copy from the newsroom and other sources within tight deadlines.
  • Produce voice reports where necessary.
  • Contribute content for online publication.
  • Seek/give advice on the delivery of top stories.
  • Manage, coach and mentor junior news desk staff.
  • Adhere to the Channel Africa style guide.
  • Utilise research and social media platforms to understand target audience needs and consumption trends.
  • Adhere to changes of schedule and time of newscast.
  • Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live crossings.
  • Assist presenters to achieve accurate news reading delivery/presentation.
  • Ensure quality of sound clips for broadcast.
  • Generate and put out customised news bulletins and headlines as per schedule and as per target audience preferences.
  • Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints.
  • Network with other newsmakers and sources of news.
  • Communicate with other news outlets inside and outside the SABC.
  • Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs.
  • Contract with team on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
  • Allocate responsibilities and schedule team in a fair and transparent manner.
  • Coach, mentor and develop the team.
  • Provide input in the retention and attraction of talent.
  • Manage employee relations to ensure conducive and productive work environment.
  • Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives were required i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.
 
Requirements:
  • Degree or National Diploma in Journalism or related field (NQF6)
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a news broadcasting environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards, Policies and SOP’s.
  • Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
  • Excellent English communication (including writing) skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Good understanding of equipment and facilities within a broadcast environment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of transmission chain.
  • Knowledge and understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dalet or Dira!
  • Sound understanding of current trends and issues in the social, economic and political environment on the African continent.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse languages and cultures.
  • Excellent news sense.
  • Ability to work under pressure and long, irregular shifts.
 
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​FINANCIAL MANAGER RADIO - GAUTENG
Reporting line: Senior Finance Manager
Division: Group Finance
Scale Code: 300
Position ID: 60017694
Re-Advertised  
 CLOSING DATE: 28 July 2025
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting to Manager : Finance: To develop, manage and maintain efficient and effective financial services that achieve cost reductions through a financial strategy of planned and effective process re-design value-added services and integrated systems.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
  2. Provide input on internal business review analysis to guide strategic input and development.
  3. Provide input on strategic direction to the business in outline current and future financial objectives.
  4. Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives.
  5. Proactively provide financial advice and support to in order to ensure strategic business objectives are achieved.

  6. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  7. Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives.
  8. Proactively manage month end reporting in line with Group Finance Deadlines.
  9. Ensure that all monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations are performed on time.
  10. Provide and Assist in managing the income statement for the divisional business units; Provide accurate and timeous financial information in order for management to make informed decisions.
  11. Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the annual budgets.
  12. Proactively provide financial advice and support to Group Sales and Marketing in order to ensure strategic business objectives are achieved.
  13. Establish and maintain inconspicuous control systems targeted at key risk areas.
  14. Provide flexible information delivery systems that respond to changing needs.
  15. Perform ad-hoc investigations and prepare ad-hoc reports.
     
  16. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
  17. Monitor and report on operational risks and compliance.
  18. Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance.
  19. Oversee the management of Operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
  20. Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
  21. Develop, implement and maintain sound internal control processes 
  22. Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.
  23. Evaluate all business plans in the context of compliance to the organisational guidelines and policies.

  24. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
  25. Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness.
  26. Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders.
  27. Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management in order to set proper budgets & forecasts.

  28. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 
  29. Contract, set target and manage Performance of the team in accordance with the Performance Management policy.
  30. Effective management of Employment Relations issues within the Business Unit.
  31. Manage, direct, guide, motivate and develop the team
  32. Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels.
  33. Personnel Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
  34. Provide direction on the attraction and retention of staff.
  35. Ensure the relevant Job profiles are prepared and are available for the Business Unit.
  36. Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification. (NQF6/7)

EXPERIENCE
  • 6 years’ experience in Financial Management of which 3 years should be Supervisory Level. 
           
KNOWLEDGE
  • Business planning and complexity theory
  • Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act 
  • Knowledge of Government Regulations
  • Good judgement to make rational, realistic and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts and alternatives available
  • Budget management and forward scenario planning
  • PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
  • Strategic management
  • Management information systems
  • Financial accounting standards and IFRS
  • Scenario planning and Trend analysis
  • Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
  • Project management
  • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
 
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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
 
CLOSING DATE:28 JULY 2025
 
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 7 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years as Senior Operator level 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
 
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