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 playout of 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 incidence 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 to  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
• Setup mix-minus
• Operating 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 request  
• 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)
• Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in broadcast environment with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency 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 on-air facility environment.

Deadline:13th May,2026