Job Opportunities at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Key Accountabilities:

• Identify leading news stories for target audiences across all language platforms on Channel Africa.
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language and regional context, style and flavour – that meets the SABC’s ethical, editorial and production standards.
• Ensure accuracy, impartiality and on-time delivery of news for various Channel Africa audiences
• Ensure a thorough and well informed approach to covering activities and events in all regional blocs on the continent
• Liaise with reporters and search news sources for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories.
• Rewrite copy from the newsroom and other sources within tight deadlines.
• Produce voice reports where necessary.
• Contribute content for online publication.
• Seek/give advice on the delivery of top stories.
• Manage, coach and mentor junior news desk staff.
• Adhere to the Channel Africa style guide.
• Utilise research and social media platforms to understand target audience needs and consumption trends.
• Adhere to changes of schedule and time of newscast.
• Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live crossings.
• Assist presenters to achieve accurate news reading delivery/presentation.
• Ensure quality of sound clips for broadcast.
• Generate and put out customised news bulletins and headlines as per schedule and as per target audience preferences.
• Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints.
• Network with other newsmakers and sources of news.
• Communicate with other news outlets inside and outside the SABC.
• Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs.
• Contract with team on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Allocate responsibilities and schedule team in a fair and transparent manner.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Provide input in the retention and attraction of talent.
• Manage employee relations to ensure conducive and productive work environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives were required i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.

Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Journalism or related field (NQF6)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a news broadcasting environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards, Policies and SOP’s.
• Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
• Excellent English communication (including writing) skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of equipment and facilities within a broadcast environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of transmission chain.
• Knowledge and understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dalet or Dira!
• Sound understanding of current trends and issues in the social, economic and political environment on the African continent.
• Ability to work with people of diverse languages and cultures.
• Excellent news sense.
• Ability to work under pressure and long, irregular shifts.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Provide input on internal business review analysis to guide strategic input and development.
• Provide input on strategic direction to the business in outline current and future financial objectives.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives.
• Proactively provide financial advice and support to in order to ensure strategic business objectives are achieved.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives.
• Proactively manage month end reporting in line with Group Finance Deadlines.
• Ensure that all monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations are performed on time.
• Provide and Assist in managing the income statement for the divisional business units; Provide accurate and timeous financial information in order for management to make informed decisions.
• Manage, co-ordinate and monitor the annual budgets.
• Proactively provide financial advice and support to Group Sales and Marketing in order to ensure strategic business objectives are achieved.
• Establish and maintain inconspicuous control systems targeted at key risk areas.
• Provide flexible information delivery systems that respond to changing needs.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and prepare ad-hoc reports.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Monitor and report on operational risks and compliance.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance.
• Oversee the management of Operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Develop, implement and maintain sound internal control processes 
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate all business plans in the context of compliance to the organisational guidelines and policies.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Explore and make recommendations on current Operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders.
• Effective discussion, coaching and communication with all levels of management in order to set proper budgets & forecasts.

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.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management or equivalent qualification. (NQF6/7)

 EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ experience in Financial Management of which 3 years should be Supervisory Level. 

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide to operational submissions to Line Manager with regard to Business Unit Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to Opex and Capex Plans
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Provide operational designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Participate in Capex project and system execution, commissioning and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Finance Motivations
• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
• Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
• Specialised Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative operational solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as required
• Contribute to service delivery standards and guide the team to achieve them
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
• Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed
• Identify and coordinate operational production requirements
• Transmit audio/visual in liaison with Main Control as per schedule (production/OB)
• Plan, obtain, setup, test and operate facility equipment
• Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
• Full and comprehensive understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
• Guide and set up in the field programming, recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
• Plan, execute comprehensive multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Plan, and execute recordings in accordance to customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
• Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
• Setup mix-minus and program audio desks.
• Operating digital playout systems
• Full Digital Lighting requirements for live shows as well as OB’s.
• 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
• Contribute to procurement of correct digital solution in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
• Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Effective control and management of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Operational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational options
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
• Individual operational training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
• Sound Engineering Diploma (will add advantage)
• Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years as Senior Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.