Current Vacancies at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

REPORTING TO THE MANAGER: PAYROLL: To ensure timeous, correct and efficient results of the payroll, according to SABC policies and procedures and in line with the relevant legislatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY 

• Ensure accurate loading of sundry debtors, advances and related payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary) and earnings on the payroll system.
• Verify all changes to employee payroll/ HR master data records according to authorizations.
• Ensure that all tax directives are maintained on the payroll system.
• Maintain an effective, professional interface with stakeholders and resolve salary queries including tax queries.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Complete tasks within assigned time frames (be timeous).
• Maintain quality service following SABC policies and procedures.
• Management of reports received from ACB/Banks for salaries or bonds which were returned unpaid.
• Supervise and manage effective filing of source documents for ease of reference and auditing purposes.
• Checking/verifying of payroll data input by team for control purposes.
• Ad-hoc duties including distribution of pay slips monthly and IRP5 certificates annually.
• Project work related to payroll operations and effectiveness.
• Verifying of leave data and be able to reconcile leave balances.
• Manage any unpaid leave types, e.g. maternity leave, general unpaid leave etc.
• Manage relevant reporting and communication to Third parties as allocated and authorized to line manager.
• Accurate salary Cheque control
• Prepare and submit payroll forex payments
• Ensure accurate maintenance for IRP5 purposes.
• Prepare payroll month end reconciliations
• Run a pre-DME and DME file with supporting reports
• Prepare mid-month payments
• Supervise and verify the vendor payment process
• Month end reports for external and internal stake holders
• Test on ERP system developments, enhancements and support packs

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and proper corporate governance. 
• Review and monitor the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs). 
• Monitor compliance and adherence in line with risks identified. 
• Adhere and reporting on all Occupational Health and Safety Compliance. 
• Work closely with auditors in the course of internal and external audits and ensure findings are resolved and address gaps.

​​​​​​​CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholder to ensure delivery on business objectives.
• Monitor Service Level Agreements with service providers to ensure adherence to requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 

• Contract, set target and manage Performance of the team in accordance with the Performance Management policy. 
• Effective management of Employment Relations issues within the Business Unit. 
• Manage, direct, guide, motivate and develop the team 
• Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels. 
• Personnel Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members. 
• Provide direction on the attraction and retention of staff. 
• Ensure the relevant Job profiles are prepared and are available for the Business Unit.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant qualifications (NQF7)

​​​​​​​EXPERIENCE

• 6 Years’ experience in payroll management of which 3 years should be on supervisor level. 

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of latest financial developments.
• Knowledge of relevant financial policy and regulations
• Detailed tax knowledge
• Technical knowledge of ERP payroll systems
• Computer literacy(Excel, Word, Outlook)
• PFMA,
• National Treasury Regulations,
• Risk Management
• Leadership
• Project management

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Perform secretarial and administrative duties within the Department
• Assist with creating PR’s /SES’s
• Loading of Freelance/Independent Contractors’ contracts
• Loading of Freelance/Independent Contractors’ claims
• Taking minutes during Departmental meetings and distributing them
• Attend to and manage the Manager’s  diary
• Co-ordinate activities within the Business Unit or department
• Keep records of Internal Services contracts and Service Level Agreements
• Facilitate payments for service provider on SAP.
• Act as a link between Manager, Staff and Service Providers and ensure the flow of communication with in the department.
• Monitor on-going effectiveness of the contracts in line with Supply Chain Management Policy.
• Keep accurate and updated records (filing system) for the department.
• Facilitate Courier Service deliveries and/or collections.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with internal and external clients and Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
• Deal with complaints or queries from clients, both internal and external
• Liaise with contractors working the Internal Services Department
• Liaise with Departmental Supervisor on operational activities, (cleaning & hygiene, gardening services, waste management, etc.).
• Communicating and executing management decisions in a positive and effective manner.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Adherence to Television license Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Matric.
• National Diploma in Business Administration or relevant qualification (NQF level 6).
• Certificate in Office Administration.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years’ experience in administrative environment and customer service environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• General knowledge of SABC rules and regulations, (SCMP essential).
• Excellent Knowledge of the OHS Act Essential
• Excellent Knowledge of the SAP System
• Good Computer Skills; (MS Package)
• Excellent Oral and Communication skills
• Customer/client Services skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Compiling monthly report
• Ability to promptly follow instructions

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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.