Rigger / Driver at MultiChoice

Tasks

Operational Delivery

• Ensure safe transportation and deployment of OB facilities at venues and stadiums across the country.
• Consider the most efficient and safe travel routes with a clear timeframe in mind.
• Is accountable for the full rig on instruction from OB Unit Technical Manager.
• Ensure safe and secure rigging plan is considered with correct equipment deployed at various rig points.
• During live production, is on standby for any potential changes to rig, equipment etc.
• Ensures the OB van is always in sound mechanical condition and safe for transport.
• Ensures that the trip inspection is carried out before every trip.
• Ensures that the OB equipment within the facility is maintained and kept in good condition always, to ensure the delivery on productions.
• Ensures that rigging and de-rigging is conducted in line with Health and safety regulations.
• Ensures that the OB vans are managed and maintained in line with the guidelines.
• Ensures that the OB vans are managed and maintained in line with the company’s Procedures and health and safety legislation.

Communication

• Communicates effectively with the events team regarding parking considerations and challenges.
• Maintains good communication with stakeholders on site (stadium personnel) regarding Parking, obstructions challenges and other identified challenges.
• Communicates with stadium management regarding access to do rigging area.
• Reports any mechanical fault to the Manager Fleet & Logistics timeously.
• Is available for contact/communication whilst scheduled on productions from travel to return.

Qualification:

• A Matric Certificate/Equivalent
• EC ZA Driver’s license

 Experience

• A minimum 2-3 years’ experience in similar roles
• Rigging and de rigging experience in a Broadcasting environment.
• Driving skill Code
• Live broadcasting knowledge