Systems Administrator at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

The position requires support of the SABC Postproduction and Newsroom computer systems in order to ensure that the facilities and equipment are in peak condition and thereby ensuring high on-air quality and operational broadcasts 24/7. This entails corrective, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting, repair of equipment, systems, and operational support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform, efficient preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of technical equipment to provide optimal functionality, whilst ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications.
• Provide efficient and effective assistance and support for production operations during productions and Broadcast.
• Configure servers/ computers, networks & broadcast equipment.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of broadcast system functionality through logs & system checks.
• Supporting broadcast networks Hardware and software.
• Perform mechanical repairs and modifications.
• Involvement in projects on a technical level.
• Draft OPEX motivation to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
• Draft Minor CAPEX motivation ensuring facilities sustainability.
• Perform quarterly Asset verification in areas of responsibilities.
• Administration / Technical documentation including the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able
• Proficient in MS Office, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 Postproduction and News facility environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Year National Diploma Electrical Engineering S4/T3, (Light current/Computer Systems) (NQF 6)

EXPERIENCE

• A one Year experience in technical maintenance & fault finding of broadcasting equipment.
• Good understanding of the workings of a Postproduction or News Facilities.
• A comprehensive understanding of digital television standards, file formats and acquisition formats. 
• Interpret and use the digital test instruments.
• Electronic equipment and project design, construction, modifications, and repairs to board level.
• The ability to work independently, in a team and be self-motivated is essential.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge, experience, and skills pertaining to the TV Broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers.
• Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules.
• Knowledge & understanding of IT security.
• Knowledge & understanding of workflow diagrams and broadcast system diagrams.
• Ability to perform installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment, hardware, and software.
• Ability to set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
• Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g., report writing, shift reports, fault reports etc.