Specialist: Electronic Program Guide at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE

• Responsible for design, configuration, managing and maintenance of the electronic program guide production system for all SABC broadcast platforms. This includes content metadata file management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Design and Implementation of and Metadata/EPG system  
• Configuration and maintenance of the Metadata/EPG systems.
• Installation of Metadata/EPG systems.
• Make sure installation and configurations has been carried as per specifications and agreement
• Carry out a Site Acceptance test according to the agreed test cases.
• Interfacing the Metadata/EPG system with TVBMS and Radio system to extract Metadata/EPG information
• Ensure accurate EPG information is available on SABC DTT/DTH/OTT/Digital media (Websites, applications) platforms
• Developing Business Requirements Documents for future development of Metadata/EPG Systems.
• Metadata/EPG information can be displayed on STB and on all digital platforms as per business requirements.
• Carry out functionality tests as per platform from End to End and fix any bugs
• Carry out data integrity test and report to TVBMS/Radio for fixing
• Ensure both the main and backup systems are always active and ready to process Metadata/EPG data.
• Monitor the availability of Metadata/EPG info on the Monitoring system and make the channels aware.
• Making monitoring system available for the channels usage.
• Ensure Metadata/EPG is fully and properly integrated into the User Interface.
• Ensure the receiving devices reflects accurate Metadata/EPG and all components like Parental Codes are functioning well.
• Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
• Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
• Collate the project plan with that of the vendor to make sure plans are in sync.
• Compile a project closure report and make sure all relevant stakeholders sign.

TECHINCAL EFFICIENCY

• Understanding of DVB tables.
• Understanding of Networks.
• Understanding of Computer Systems.
• Understanding of Broadcast workflows.
• Understanding of Broadcast standards regarding Metadata/EPG.
• Understanding of OTT systems requirements regarding Metadata/EPG.
• Understanding of Transport Stream packets as well as Mpeg2-ts.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Liaison with Stakeholder internally and externally on all matters regarding Metadata/EPG and all matters of association.
• Ensuring End to end testing with stakeholders.
• Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 QUALIFICATIONS

• N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems/Information Technology

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years proven background in the EPG environment.
• A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
• Computer literate.
• Client service oriented.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team Player

TECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Ability to deliver on time within scope, specifications and budget limits.
• Ability to design workflows and SOP’s.
• Ability to implement changes with minimal disruptions on the system.
• Ability to correctly configure & test Broadcasting Equipment
• Ability to perform systems integration

Deadline:13th May,2026