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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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
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
3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment