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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 


SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
 
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG)
Position ID: 60019419
Scale Code: 405
Reporting Line: Head: Digital Audiovisual News
CLOSING DATE: 10 JUNE 2024
 
Main Purpose of the Position:
To manage the News Head’s work-related activities professionally, timeously and efficiently by providing the required administrative support for the smooth and effective running of the office and newsroom
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
  • Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
  • Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
  • Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
  • Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
  • Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
  • Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
  • Compile and maintain asset register.
  • Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
  • Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
  • Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
  • Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
  • Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
  • Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
  • Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
 
Requirements:
  • National diploma in administration or any other equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification.
  • 2-3 years’ proven experience in office administration / management and / or secretarial work, preferably in the news, media and / or broadcasting environment.
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft package, PowerPoint, Excel, the Internet & SAP etc.).
  • Understand multimedia news and current affairs.
  • Knowledge of and interest in digital and broadcast developments and trends
  • Good general knowledge.
  • Creativity and innovation.
  • Proactive and action orientated.
  • Establish and maintain good relationships.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Pay attention to detail.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
 
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DIVISION: FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: ERP COE
JOB TITLE: ERP SPECIALIST: PAYROLL
POSITION ID: 60022775
REPORTING LINE: HEAD ERP COE
SCALE CODE: 900
 
CLOSING DATE: 09 MAY 2024
 
(2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective and efficient facilitation of development and maintenance of the SAP Payroll and Time modules in support of business needs.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice
  • Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance
  • Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS
  • Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements
  • Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping
  • Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs
  • Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements
  • Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations
  • Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs
  • Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system
  • Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users
  • Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes
  • Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPR’s to proactively ensure optimal support to end users
  • Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice
  • Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality
  • Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions
  • Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules
  • Functional operation support/ advice to end users
  • In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations
  • Constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations
  • Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLA’s
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • National Diploma or BCom degree in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)
  • 10 years SAP ERP Payroll support or consulting experience
  • Experience in integration of SAP FI, HR, Payroll & Time Management
  • Knowledge and experience in SAP payroll Rules and Schemas
  • SAP Time Management certification (advantage)
  • SAP HCM certification (advantage)
  • Query Manager Skills (advantage)
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of different SAP modules
  • Knowledge and understanding of Configurations Management Best Practice
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll core business processes and applicable South African legislation
  • Knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice
  • Workable knowledge & application of Business Process Mapping
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
 
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PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 09 JUNE 2024
 
POSITION: SAP ABAP DEVELOPER
DIVISION: FINANCE
SCALE CODE: 900       
REPORT LINE: HEAD ERP COE
POSITION ID: 60021013
2 year Fixed Term Contract
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Develop and implement SAP enhancements and new functionalities in line with business requirements and best practice.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Responsible for the SAP Netweaver applications development in ECC, BW, and Enterprise Portal / UI5 Portal.
  • Design, build and test custom SAP technical solutions based on business requirements using ABAP OO, SAP UI5, SAP Fiori, SAP Web Dynpro and Dialog programmes.
  • Full life-cycle SAP implementation including all custom reporting, interfaces, enhancements, forms, workflows (RICEFW) and portal configuration.
  • Interface development and support using HTTP, XML, SOAP, Web Services, RFC, IDOCS and ABAP.
  • Code, test and document ABAP enhancements for all SAP modules.
  • Support of development requirements in the following SAP modules: FI, HCM (incl. payroll), MM, SD, PS, PM, Travel, CO, any other SAP module implemented at the SABC.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging of the SAP system.
  • Facilitate continuous business improvement.
  • Facilitate design sessions with SAP Functional Leads and business process owners in order to ensure best practice enhancements/implementations.
  • Ensure proper technical impact assessment of all risks and issues and changes to scope, requirements or design. Provide advice on any avoidance, mitigation or remedial actions required.
  • Ensure that development projects take full account of and correctly interface with existing systems, infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
  • Ensure that all aspects of the developed software meet requirements and are in line with the agreed design e.g. data, user experience, architecture, security, quality & operations.
  • Ensure adherence to internal development standards as well as global best practices.
  • Provide documentation to manage handover activities so that software can transition smoothly from development into test and production environments.
  • Adhere to the team’s quality objectives. Monitor and take responsibility for unit test coverage and completion to minimise defects in subsequent testing / production.
  • Commit to the delivery of high-quality solutions. Ensure that development is carried out in accordance with agreed quality standards and procedures and that all new development goes through an appropriate testing process.
  • Focus on customers and their requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues, senior management and software users to enhance design, development, deployment and maintenance activities.
  • Proactively keep abreast of industry developments, skills and technologies and share information, ideas and best practice with other development team members and ERP COE to improve skills and avoid single points of failure.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Programming diploma / degree or relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7
  • Minimum of 10 years’ SAP ABAP development experience of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in a support or consulting environment
  • Experience in SAP Fiori implementation - advantage
  • Completed SAP ABAP Academy – advantage
  • Certification in other SAP modules – advantage
  • Good understanding of key business processes and integration points – advantage
 
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SENIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR WESTERN CAPE
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS 
POSITION ID: 60018356
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS 
                            
CLOSING DATE: 09 June 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Contribute 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 Plans
  • Opex involvement to input into the project scope development
  • Participate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
  • Contributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
  • Opex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
  • Assist the Specialist with marketable Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
  • 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
  • Adhere to service delivery standards
  • Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
  • Coordinate operational production requirements
  • Setup, test and operate facility equipment
  • Record as per SOP music/choir and liaise with the music producer and/or conductor; for church recording laisse with the church representative and/or the priest; and for documentary/ speech recording liaise with the station producers).
  • Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
  • Understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
  • In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
  • Record multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
  • Perform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
  • Monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
  • Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
  • Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
  • Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
  • Setup mix-minus
  • Operating digital playout systems
  • 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
  • Setup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
  • 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
  • 95% of assets verified annually
  • Effective control of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
  • Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
  • Maintain 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)
  • Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
  • Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
  • Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years on Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post-production environment.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • 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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DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
POSITION: RECORD LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 404
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018730
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CLOSING DATE: 05 JUNE 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Maintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
  • Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
  • Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
  • Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
  • Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
  • Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
  • Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
  • Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
  • Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
  • Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
  • Compliance with archival best practice
  • Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
  • Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
  • Perform Library administration.
  • Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
  • Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
  • Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
  • Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
  • Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
  • Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
  • Address all customer queries/ complaints.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Music Degree (NQF 7)
  • One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
  • Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability and females.
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • Knowledge of current affairs
  • Knowledge of information retrieval systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
  • Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
  • Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.
  • Wide general knowledge
 
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