Jobs at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Key Accountabilities:

• Complete knowledge of the broadcast chain to fully understand the customer requirement and provide expert sound technical and operational system solutions to serve the customer's needs
• Complete and thorough understanding of all genres of broadcasting both for Television and Radio to provide an expert multi-skilled solution, e.g. Sport, Drama, SONA, Parliament Activations, Radio & TV Outside Broadcasts, Live & Production Studios, News, etc
• Create and maintain a positive relationship with all Divisions by understanding their operational requirements and providing expert system solutions that will meet all diverse requirements.
• Document, investigate, and provide expert solutions to customer queries and complaints within agreed turnaround time.
• Implement Performance Management as per organizational policy and procedures
• Engage with staff to address performance shortfalls and engage with organizational units to address training shortfalls
• Disseminate information and ensure all staff remain informed at all times of organizational and divisional matters
• Expertly maintain a positive relationship with all suppliers to protect the interests of all internal clients as well as be informed of future technology advancements.
• Regular customer engagements to understand current and future-based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of their environment
• Setting standards/criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/systems in compliance with industry standards Setting standards/ criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/ systems in compliance with standards
• Expert in knowledge base and understanding of all HR policies & procedures, e.g. Employment Equity, Labour Relations, Code of Conduct, etc to promote healthy people management practices
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at an expert level and provide understandable and sequential documentation of procedures to be followed by stakeholders
• Cost estimations, controlling costs and budget inputs to demonstrate sufficient financial knowledge and skills to assist management with costs and budgets
• Advanced level of operational knowledge & understanding of discipline e.g. equipment & facilities in broadcast environment, operating systems, first line maintenance, etc.
• Execution of all genres of broadcasting especially with dramas, documentaries, sport broadcasts, live broadcasts, orchestra recordings, live front of house, music production, production of documentaries, news in the field support, government activations, Radio and TV activations with clients, etc.
• Setting up, monitoring and managing outside broadcast infrastructure to ensure adherence to technical and safety specifications, maximum utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast
• Quality control and monitoring of productions (internal and external) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensuring quality productions
• Assisting and monitoring with rigging and de-rigging cables and equipment, ensuring the efficient and effective setting up and dismantling of the complete infrastructure and its safe return to the SABC base.
• Managing specialised skills within the team to leverage alternative revenue streams as and when required
• Expert problem-solving principles to resolve a fault within a reasonable time in a facility system during production, showing the understanding of the system, e.g. transmission problems, configuration, etc.
• Read, analyse, identify and understand technical circuit drawings and component functionality. 

Key Performance Skills

• Expert understanding of broadcast standards and best practice. 
• Expert to Advanced Knowledge and understanding of current operating systems, configurations and security requirements.
• Expert Knowledge and understanding of IT Security policies and procedures.
• Expert knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats. 
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of circuit diagrams and electronic components.
• Expert understanding of broadcast operations.
• Expert understanding of Financial Management.
• Expert Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Sound Engineering Certificate (3 years) or a Diploma NQF Level 6
• Or Film/Video Technology/Production Course/Relevant Qualifications
• Specialised courses (RAB), Management Diploma/Relevant Management Certificate
• Code 10 with PDP
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a broadcast environment, minimum of 4 years as Principal Operator with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post-production environment

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL PLAN

• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business unit strategy.
• Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the business plans.
• Develop operational standards and ensure the attainability & sustainability.
• Develop services level agreement and monitor implementation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Communicate sports venues and activities in order to co-determine annual plans in accordance with requirements.
• Respond to dynamics and changes within the sports environment and adjust logistical plans accordingly.
• Manage and control Programme operations budgets and encourage cost containment.
• Inform Finance and Sales & Marketing of events and costs and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Effective utilization resources to meet the SABC sport requirements
• Initiate the draft for legal contracts
• Manage the independent contractors.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually).

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Determine the budget and monitor the implementation in according with policies.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Identify, monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Develop SOP for the business unit and monitor implementation thereof.
• Provide inputs on the development of the policies.
• Development and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Comply with relevant legislations and policies.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework.
• Implement internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with sports bodies to ensure efficient and effective logistics and facilities provisions for production purposes.
• Provide stakeholders with sports menu and information, for the purpose of determining coverage of events.
• Communication timeous with internal and external stakeholder on changes of sport events

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Adequate staff 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.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 6 Years Sport broadcasting experience of which 3 finance operations.
• 2 years’ experience in broadcasting on Managerial/Supervisor level
• Knowledge of Business planning
• Project management
• Understanding Legal concepts and negotiations
• Understanding of different sporting code and legislations.
• Budget management
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Financial accounting standards
• Understanding of technology trends
• Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting