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  • Posted: Jul 1, 2021
    Deadline: Not specified
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    MultiChoice South Africa's activities involve the operation of Pay-Television and internet subscriber platforms. The MultiChoice South Africa group includes the digital satellite Pay-Television business ("DStv"), which has been in operation since 1995. Other businesses in the group are; M-Net (delivers thematic channels and exclusive content to DSt...
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    Unit Technical Manager

    Purpose of the Position:

    To engage with relevant stakeholders to conduct thorough planning and monitoring of the pre- and post- production activities in line with Production standards operating procedures.

    Key Performance Objectives

    Tasks

    Production Process

    • Ensures that there is thorough pre-production planning resulting in all production elements being completed and available on time
    • Facilitates the preparation of the production process which includes contingency plans and allocation of resources to deliver a high-quality live production
    • Takes full ownership and responsibility for the disaster recovery plan of the live productions on site and updating the action plan on a regular basis according to the different scenarios

    Ensures that proper mechanical and technical maintenance on OB units is carried out regularly

    • Budget Management
    • Ensures cost effective utilisation of resources
    • Ensures that the Productions remain within budget and that scope changes are managed according to the relevant policies and procedures
    • Ensure that there is proper CAPEX planning and budgeting process
    • To manage the Maintenance costs on the facility by ensuring good and proper up keep of equipment

    People Management

    • Ensure that Operations Crew members are properly managed, and Career developmental plans are in place
    • Establish and manage measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of employees, processes and projects
    • Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of technical crew or team
    • Sets performance objectives and goals for direct reports.
    • Conducts performance reviews.
    • Define team operating standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of own discipline
    • Approve leave requests for team members and create leave plan to ensure adequate coverage.
    • When required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members calling on support from HR when required.
    • Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate only if required.
    • Address poor performance of any team member through the formal Performance Improvement programme and ensure that continued poor performance is appropriately dealt with.
    • Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognized
       

    Qualification:

    • Degree in Media Operational Studies
    • Post Graduate degree an advantage
       

    Experience

    • Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a supervisory/business management or similar role
    • Extensive Sport Knowledge
    • Live broadcasting knowledge
    • Has advanced Technical Skills within the broadcast environment.
       

    Specialized expertise through either Job-related training or on the job experience.
     

    Ability to resolve complex technical and engineering challenges.
     

    Plan and schedule maintenance of equipment in agreement with line manager.
     

    Technical Competencies

    • Budget Management
    • Operational Delivery
    • Sports Management
    • Sports Production

    Behavioral Competencies

    • Relationship Building
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Decision Making
    • Critical Appraisal
    • Holistic Thinking
    • Persuading & Influence
    • Coaching

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to MultiChoice on multichoice.taleo.net to apply

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