Assistant: Instrumentation - Auckland Park at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To assist in the carrying out the maintenance and repairs of mechanical facilities, in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTANANCE AND REPAIR

• Plan, control and efficiently maintain all technical equipment and facilities, in order to provide optimal correct functionality whilst ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications
• Efficient and effective repair of broken-down equipment, ensuring shortest possible turnaround time and minimal disruption for broadcast
• Timeous response to fault callouts, assessment of situation and alternatives (bypass of equipment etc.), in order to provide a solution that will ensure 24 hour broadcast ability
• Continual monitoring and evaluation of broadcast facilities, in order to assess if facilities are correctly equipped to provide a professional broadcast environment
• Maintain close working relationship with internal and external clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on client needs and requirements
• Provide advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions
• Informal guidance and support to clients, in order to familiarize clients with the capabilities and utilisation of equipment
• The design and installation of all technical facilities, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery on clients’ needs and requirements, within specified budget
• Continually monitor and assess the external environment, new equipment, technologies and technology trends, in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of technology operations

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ability to see that standard safe practises and procedures in the work place are adhered to.
• See that standard safe practises and procedures in the work place are adhered to.
• Ability to ensure  housekeeping,  maintaining a good standard of neatness within designated area.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, National Certificate in instrumentation artisan, NQF Level 4, or N3 Technical
• 1 year experience as an assistant or an internship in relevant field.

KNOWLEDGE

• Must be a team player.
• Understand of require tool of trade
• Be paired to work in various environments with different disciplines.
• Must be prepared to work overtime or odd shifts when required.