Current Jobs at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems
• Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
• Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
• Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options
• 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)
• Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology)  (NQF6)
• BTech in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight. Physically able.
• 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.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGY

• Drafting and/or vetting of Commercial Contracts.
• Peer reviewing of contracts
• Provide legal advice (oral and written legal opinions) to internal Business Units on a range of legal questions.
• Manage litigation matters on behalf of the SABC and provide timeous reports to Legal Services and Business Units.
• Develop, assist, provide advice, educate and protect SABC IP rights, strategies and policies.
• Develop and assist in the management and implementation of the SABC’s intellectual property rights, strategies and policies;
• Represent the SABC at Arbitration proceedings at the CCMA on behalf of the SABC

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Manage litigation matters
• Contribute to the reduction of legal costs.
• Conduct comparative research and market intelligence on royalties’ payable by and to the SABC as well as rights fees for the acquisition and exploitation of IP.
• Research and inform the relevant divisions and management of all changes in the laws affecting SABC’s intellectual property assets or the acquisition and exploitation thereof.
• Conduct benchmarking on best related practice in IP Management.
• Management of identified legal IP projects for the organization.
• Providing expert advice, guidance, opinions and support on IP issues affecting the organization.
• Apply, interpret and advise on all relevant legislation.
• Provide accurate monthly reports for the Department and give regular feedback to client.
• Drafting and/or vetting contracts and policy documents
• Peer reviewing contracts to ensure compliance and proper legal risk management.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Identify and manage possible risk areas for the business and propose corrective measures for implementation.
• Advise Business on proper compliance on the relevant Governance prescripts.
• Management of legal compliance with all laws affecting SABC’s intellectual property rights including third party rights.
• Identification of possible risk areas for the business and propose corrective measures for implementation.
• Manage the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Advise the Business Unit on the protection of organisational integrity and prevention of financial loss, including irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
• Manage and oversee the internal risk and provide mitigation plan.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Respond effectively and professionally to client queries and complaints.
• Respond effectively to Manager’s queries and communication.
• Develop and implement compelling and innovative client solutions.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant internal and external parties.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (NQF7)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are admitted as either an Attorney or Advocates of the High Court of South Africa.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: 2 years of Articles work experience as a Candidate Attorney; or 1 year post Pupilage experience as a Junior Advocate

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Music Degree (NQF 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability and females.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.
• Wide general knowledge

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems
• Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
• Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
• Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options
• 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)
• Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Driver’s License: Code 14
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• 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.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies and regularly report progress.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the business plans.
• Identify business efficiencies for the business unit.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Provide support and input into Video Entertainments objectives and initiatives.
• Management of the customer request from identifying the problem to the possible appropriate actions
• Management of the analysis and validation of specifications in search of optimal solutions for Video Entertainment.
• Management of Video Entertainment product and service analysis and interpretation thereof to assist the division in achieving its strategic goals.
• Management of competitor analysis activities to assist Video Entertainment in achieving its strategic objectives. 
• Management and assessment of the media / broadcasting macro environment to assess potential revenue possibilities for Video Entertainment products and services.
• Interpretation and presentation of analysis performed to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Provide inputs on the development of the policies and SOP implementation. 
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Ensure fair, unbiased and uniform interpretation of policies and guidelines.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework.
• Implement internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps
• Consult with internal stakeholder in refining business opportunities and revenue generation.
• Advice and train internal stakeholder on the availability of Video Entertainment media.
• Negotiate delivery and use of organisational footage with broadcasters and producers.
• Contribute to the procurement process for product and services.
• Manage Service Level Agreement’s
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Business Management, Media Studies, Data Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent qualifications (NQF6)
• 6 years’ experience in broadcasting of which 3 years should be at supervisory level
• Business planning
• Project management
• Legal concepts, drafting and negotiations
• Budget management
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Financial accounting standards
• Understanding of technology trends
• Research and trend analysis and implementation of findings
• Understanding of Television  landscape
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations