Internship : Technical Operator KZN at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and play out broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Submission of ad-hoc incident fault reports
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Execute operational production requirements
• Operate facility equipment
• Mic placements as per SOP
• Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Assist in 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
• Set up mix-minus
• Operate digital playout systems
• Basic 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
• Report and escalate risk findings  
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly, and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer requests
• Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
• Advantage:  Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)