Jobs at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute and provide (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
• Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementation plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Design innovative solutions and plan of in-area system projects with implementation and monitoring to their completion on-time and within constraints
• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
• Accurate calculation and submission of 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 maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop system and equipment life/cycle
• 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
• Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
• Ensure fault reports to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed 
• 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 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
• Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
• Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems
• Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks
• Driving of all preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
• 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
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Monitor 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)
• Individual technical training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs
• Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide
• Assist individuals’ development to set standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3-year National Diploma NQF level 6 (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Driver’s License: OB - Code 10
• Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a broadcast environment 

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 (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

Deadline:6th October,2026

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Key Accountabilities
OPERATE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TO MONITOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

• Continuously observe the CCTV monitors
• Monitor and Control the Access to restricted and Closed areas
• Monitor the access to the parking are
• Watch the video monitors to ensure authorised people enter the building.
• Communicate with various security officers to ensure the safety of staff in the building.
• Notify the security officers of unauthorised access to premises.

MONITOR THE FIRE ALARM AND INTRUSION SYSTEM

• Inform the security officers to inspect the incident observed on the system
• Communicate incident with the emergency services as per SABC¡¦s policies and procedures
• Observe and report fire alarm to patrol security officials
• Observe and report intrusion system alarms to patrol security officials

 MONITOR AND REPORT ANY IRREGULARITY

• Monitor close circuit television and report irregularities to the Control Room Supervisor
• Restrict and report unauthorized access into the control room
• Screening suspicious intruders and report it to the Control Room Supervisor
• Screening of suspicious looking parcels report it to the Control Room Supervisor

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING

• Control and use security keys or any equipment assigned
• Record all instructions received in the occurrence book as well as all incidents in the incident register
• Do proper handover of status of the Control Room to the next shift
• Record and refer all video footage playback requests to the Control Room Supervisor
• Record and report equipment failure or malfunction equipment to the Control Room Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12 Matric.
• 3 years’ experience/security background
• NKP certificate
• PSIRA Grade C

Knowledge

• Understanding CCTV procedures
• Understanding of privacy laws
• Participating in performance management reports
• Good Communication (verbal and written)
• Creative and Imagination
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving

Deadline:7th October,2026

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Main Purpose of the Position:

• To produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair stories for its target audience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Afrikaans News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
• Produce and present Audio Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
• Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, podcast, publish and post Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.
• Adhere to specific language requirements.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research.
• Conduct interviews and Q&As.
• Write / script, translate, voice, edit and package stories.
• Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or any related equivalent qualifications (NQF 6 / 7)
• 4 years’ experience in the audio / radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Afrikaans with a good command of English
• Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic tool
• Keep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developments
• Excellent general and news knowledge
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organize and work in a team
• Good ability to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environment
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments

Deadline:8th October,2026