The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the ...
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Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content for Umhlobo Wenene FM.
Key accountabilities:
Manage Radio Archives collection.
Acquisition of broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP.
Selection of broadcast content with potential archival value from program schedules.
Constantly update program schedules and selected programs in consultation with program managers, producers, editors, journalists and presenters.
Appraisal of selected and acquired content to establish archival value.
Catalogue selected material according to Radio Archives Standards and through thorough research, ensure data integrity.
Complete technical duties; e.g. audio editing, compilation of CD’s and CD pre-mastering according to Radio Archives Sop’s and RAB1 standards.
Management of audio online and on online storage facilities.
Accurate shelving according to Radio Archive Sop’s.
Process client requests, for archive content, according to client requirements, Radio Archives Sop’s and RAB1 standards.
Prepare and submit monthly reports.
Adhere to SABC Media Libraries Sop’s, SABC Archive Policy, SLA’s, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification B Degree e.g., Information Management NQF Level 7, and an Archivist Certificate
At least one year relevant experience
Fluency in IsiXhosa; understand, read and write.
Fluency in English; understand, read and write
Keen interest in the Radio industry
Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio
Keen interest in the South African cultural landscape
Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office