latest Roles at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE

• Effective and Efficient development, maintenance and enhancement of SABC Websites, Apps. Provide appropriated support in line with business operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Develop SABC Apps Website/s (Internet/ Intranet to meet business and end user needs)
• Web App development in accordance with coding standards and procedures and corporate identity
• Development in agreed timelines and user requirements
• Appropriate Web and App troubleshooting
• Development of Web and App design to be aligned with business requirements
• Effectively cohesion within design team in execution of design duties • Interact with the client to incorporate design ideas and best practices
• Ensure that web and app designs are responsive and accessible
• Design and implement of Content Management System (CMS) templates and plugins
• Accurate reporting to management regarding progress on design and development
• Building the division’s internal App and web capacity to execute projects against the divisional plan.
• Proper testing and code reviews
• Maintain and apply all change management
• Reporting to management on all web app and analytical components to ensure clients are continuously updated on website and app performance
• Accurate Definition of Entity Relationship Diagram and Database structures
• Compliance with Methodologies and standards
• Synchronize dependencies and the interfaces between Web and App Projects

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Cooperation with regulatory and policy affairs to ensure compliance with broadcasting policies, legislation, regulations and licence conditions.
• Ensure compliance with SABC policy and procedures 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum) 
• Experience in Project Management
• Experience Operational Level Agreement Management (OLA’s)

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant 3 year Design/ Developer Diploma/ Degree NQF 6

EXPERIENCE

• 3 Years development experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of web and app development
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant software applications
• Knowledge and understanding of new & mobile developments and convergence
• Knowledge of software development life-cycle and system designing concepts
• Knowledge of web and mobile technologies e.g HTML, CSS, Django, C#  etc.

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Main Purpose of the Position:

• To identify, initiate, investigate, research and produce incisive journalism, that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conceptualise and produce stories for News and Current Affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Present and produce weekly diary of proposed stories to the Editor/s.
• Conduct interviews and provide in-depth and comprehensive treatment of stories for SABC News’ broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to Editor/s, break evidence-based stories and coordinate interviews for various News and Current Affairs platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated and other stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Professionally live Tweet coverage of breaking and rolling events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes, as well as to all other broadcasting regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute textual and audio-visual news items and features to the digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of all numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant research agencies, think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all News and Current Affairs platforms.
• For TV, work closely with video journalists / video editors to ensure visuals, interviews and the edited products are of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News and Current Affairs.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes and ensure high quality editorial and production standards.
• Adhere and comply with the organisational policies and procedures.
• Observe journalistic and editorial ethics, as well as craft protocols, and uphold SABC News and Current Affairs’ integrity.

Requirements:

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Journalism / Media Studies – NQF 6/7 .
• 8 years’ experience in News and Current Affairs field reporting.
• Proven and demonstrable ability to produce for more than one broadcasting / publishing platform is a must.
• A well-established and active digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of News and Current Affairs production systems and processes.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations.
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and to tight deadlines is essential.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Dira/Audacity and ENPS etc).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Effective and efficient facilitation of development and maintenance of the SAP Payroll and Time modules in support of business needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice
• Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance
• Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS
• Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements
• Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping
• Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs
• Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements
• Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations
• Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs
• Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system
• Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users
• Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes
• Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPR’s to proactively ensure optimal support to end users
• Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice
• Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality
• Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions
• Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules
• Functional operation support/ advice to end users
• In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations
• Constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLA’s

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma or BCom degree in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)
• SAP HCM Payroll certification
• 5 to 7 years SAP ERP Payroll support experience
• Experience in integration of SAP FI, HR, Payroll & Time Management
• Knowledge and experience in SAP payroll Rules and Schemas
• SAP Time Management certification (advantage)
• SAP HCM certification (advantage)
• Query Manager Skills (advantage)
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of different SAP modules
• Knowledge and understanding of Configurations Management Best Practice
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll core business processes and applicable South African legislation
• Knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice
• Workable knowledge & application of Business Process Mapping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure

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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 in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• 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.
• Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements workflows and international best practices.

MANAGED PROJECT

• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development.
• Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations 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.

 FINANCE MOTIVATIONS

• 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.
• Long-term Capex motivational planning submissions.
• Opex budget input to ensure adequate funds budgeting for future Financial Fiscal.
• Asset management control; oversight of tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy.

MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE

• 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 in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed.
• Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks and projects to their completion on time & within agreed specifications.
• Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas.
• Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target.
• Set service delivery standards and lead the team to achieve them.

SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES

• 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.
• 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.
• Proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance.
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
• Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions.
• Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule.
• Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and backup recovery is sustained at all times.
• Daily analysis of report logs and equipment against checklist to determine system health/ availability to identify and proactively correct non-compliance.
• Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of digital systems.
• Daily/ Monthly backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity.
• Ensure Compliance of maintenance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and digital system requirements.
• Development of checklists to promote proactive system health checks to ensure preventative and corrective initiatives.
• Quarterly review and update of all technical documentation.
• Design, update and monitor workflow drawing and technical drawing accrue.
• Daily shift and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables.
• Design and assist (when required) with rigging of facilities, ensuring the efficient and effective functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions (For OB facilities safe return to the SABC base).
• Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast.
• Computer literacy.

ENGINEERING

• 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.

GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

• 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 & procedure
• Compliance with OEM software licenses.
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
• Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the facilities/section to manage all potential broadcast failures.
• Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements.
• Resolve and implement internal and external Audit recommendations.
• Technical SCM support for project process (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee).
• Adjust to ensure compliance in according with Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework (EBAF), broadcast standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU), ISO’s and customer requirements.
• Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

• 95% of assets verified annually.
• Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan).

MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 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.
• Technical support and advice of customers re facilities, workflows and operations.
• Internal and external client liaison regarding technical compliance.
• Regular OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of broadcast environment.

MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM

• 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.
• Assist individual with Career Development Plan (CDP).
• Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities, i.e. (Acting Capacity; Represent the department at some meetings, technical or operational administration).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6).
• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+).

  EXPERIENCE

• 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

Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:

• Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules.
• Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components.
• Calibration of broadcasting equipment.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Ability to develop and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design and implement contingencies, back-up strategies and develop their implementations.
• Shift and system fault bypass competency for direct on-air emergencies and support.
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
• Performing and guiding Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities.
• Facilitating Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Project Implementation.
• instrumentation including the maintenance and repairs to broadcast test and measurement equipment.
• In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including.
• analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)..
• System analysis which is defined as being able to visualise individual components within the system to determine fault using broadcast chain knowledge.
• Operations of broadcast equipment.
• Switching and routing of audio and video signals.
• Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports.
• Expert knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the digital systems within the broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers, Studios, Non-linear Craft Editing, Tape Machines and Quality Control.
• Systems, automation systems, integrations between systems, On-Air Playout and Graphics systems.
• A comprehensive understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats.
• Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of network administration; Active Directory, user and resource; setting up policies to restrict user intervention.
•  Ability to design, plan, setup, control, repairs, maintain, configure and install new and existing Local Area.
• Networks. This includes: domain administration - Active directory software; Domain name system (DNS) software, Database/s; Security etc.
• Ability to setup and maintain the broadcast Windows Domain/s which includes the deployment of windows patches, Service Packs and the deployment of anti-virus software thereby mitigating the risk on the Broadcast.
• The ability to tighten security with users and resources setting up policies and by isolating the broadcast network.
• Ability to perform, plan, control and implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
• Ability to setup and manage LUNs in storage/backup technologies such as SAN, NAS, LTO etc.
• Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and disaster recovery.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
• Ability to do Hardware and Software support for Servers and the necessary experience to use the tools thereby ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery of performance to achieve the requirements.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of system, workflow process diagrams used for planning, setting up studios and or networks and facility as per as-built drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to setup and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational consultation for Support/ Advice.
• Installations and repairs of faulty components (e.g. replacing hardware, components repairs).
• Ability to guide and mentor team members and junior staff and share knowledge.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training materials, procedures and train technical team and users in the proper use of hardware or software.
• User Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
• Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and OEM, in order to ensure optimal delivery on facilities innovations, migrations, needs and requirements.
• Ability to draft, plan and implement projects.
• Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc.
• Expert knowledge, experience & understanding of digital platforms of Media servers with Automation and Control. Allowing the knowledgebase to cover new emerging technologies, using various operating systems.
• Ability to develop strategies and implement future innovation to enable, improve and enhance technological workflows and platforms.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of relevant internal (EBAF) and international standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU, ISO).
• Develop, plan and provide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Advanced knowledge, experience & understanding of broadcast facility design, system integrations aligned with international best practices.
• Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures.
• Knowledge, understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Develop and implement SAP enhancements and new functionalities in line with business requirements and best practice.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the SAP Netweaver applications development in ECC, BW, and Enterprise Portal / UI5 Portal.
• Design, build and test custom SAP technical solutions based on business requirements using ABAP OO, SAP UI5, SAP Fiori, SAP Web Dynpro and Dialog programmes.
• Full life-cycle SAP implementation including all custom reporting, interfaces, enhancements, forms, workflows (RICEFW) and portal configuration.
• Interface development and support using HTTP, XML, SOAP, Web Services, RFC, IDOCS and ABAP.
• Code, test and document ABAP enhancements for all SAP modules.
• Support of development requirements in the following SAP modules: FI, HCM (incl. payroll), MM, SD, PS, PM, Travel, CO, any other SAP module implemented at the SABC.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging of the SAP system.
• Facilitate continuous business improvement.
• Facilitate design sessions with SAP Functional Leads and business process owners in order to ensure best practice enhancements/implementations.
• Ensure proper technical impact assessment of all risks and issues and changes to scope, requirements or design. Provide advice on any avoidance, mitigation or remedial actions required.
• Ensure that development projects take full account of and correctly interface with existing systems, infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
• Ensure that all aspects of the developed software meet requirements and are in line with the agreed design e.g. data, user experience, architecture, security, quality & operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal development standards as well as global best practices.
• Provide documentation to manage handover activities so that software can transition smoothly from development into test and production environments.
• Adhere to the team’s quality objectives. Monitor and take responsibility for unit test coverage and completion to minimise defects in subsequent testing / production.
• Commit to the delivery of high-quality solutions. Ensure that development is carried out in accordance with agreed quality standards and procedures and that all new development goes through an appropriate testing process.
• Focus on customers and their requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues, senior management and software users to enhance design, development, deployment and maintenance activities.
• Proactively keep abreast of industry developments, skills and technologies and share information, ideas and best practice with other development team members and ERP COE to improve skills and avoid single points of failure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Programming diploma / degree or relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7
• Certification: SAP ABAP Developer
• Minimum of 7 years’ SAP ABAP development experience of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in a support environment
• Experience in SAP Fiori implementation - advantage
• Completed SAP ABAP Academy – advantage
• Certification in other SAP modules – advantage
• Good understanding of key business processes and integration points – advantage

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PURPOSE: 

• Responsible for formulating and maintaining all business's master test plans, prepares, and executes test case cycles and provides progress reports regarding tests to ensure quality assurance. The analyst also tests system modifications to prepare for new process implementations and creates databases of known test defects. Responsible for testing computer hardware or software before it is packaged and released into production.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Develop test plan in line with test cycle including resources, environments, hardware, duration/ scheduling, etc
• Review all specification documentation (e.g. BRS, functional, technical specs, etc) to extract testing requirements
• Design of effective test scenarios in line with business needs as communicated by business analyst.
• Detailed documentation to provide the tester with accurate content to be tested
• Accurate application of different testing methodologies to ensure system integrity
• Test cases to provide means of reporting for actual results, failures (defect logging) / passes)
• Continual liaison with management to ensure that test script comply with standards, test cases have been identified and test cycles are in line with planned deliverables
• Updated testing documentation in line with system development always and to be easily retrievable/ accessible
• Performed Test Execution and Evaluation of Current/ New Development/ Upgraded Systems or Software
• Appropriate test protocol/ methodology applied
• Accurate functional (including security), system integration, user acceptance and regression testing in different phases of system development to ensure optimal performance.
• Quality assurance in each test cycle as per QA criteria
• Constant review of system functionality using ‘cloned’ environment
• Effective identification, documentation and logging of issues (e.g., queries, bugs, change requests) arising out of the testing process.
• Immediate and accurate reporting of failures to line management
• Test protocol to comply with best practice
• Providing Technical/Operational Support & Advice
• Updated documentation always and to be easily retrievable/ accessible. Effective and efficient utilization of team members to ensure delivery in line with level of competence.
• Ensure completion of assigned tasks within allocated time.
• Effective troubleshooting and functional support of team members
• Capable/ skilled team in line with SOP’s
• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing requirements to create effective test scenarios and ability to capture QA validation artefacts.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, & interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-player who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources that can work independently and in a team environment
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members to ensure delivery in line with level of competence.
• Ensure completion of assigned tasks within allocated time.
• Effective troubleshooting and functional support of team members
• Capable/ skilled team in line with SOP’s
• Ability to analyse business and technical requirements.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting and analysing requirements to create effective test scenarios and ability to capture QA validation artefacts.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, & interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-player who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources that can work independently and in a team environment

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Contribute to the upkeep of a risk register to address risk issues.
• Drive consistency in deployment and usage, including taxonomies, templates, master pages and security management.
• Identify, analyse, respond to, and monitor IT risk.
• Address Risk factors and events in a cost-effective manner.
• Comply with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures
• Participate in organisational OHS risks & secure the health, safety, and welfare of employees.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain compliance with applicable laws and change in business by establishing the policies, controls that comprise the program.
• Maintaining of professional working relationship with external and internal customers.
• Develop proficiency in communicating with customers/ stakeholders and ensure key interactions are recorded.

PERFORMANCE & TRAINING

• Managing own performance and development.
• Meet IT performance & quality standards.
• Participate in formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy
• Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for yourself annually.
• Participate in Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs.
• Attend Training & Development in accordance with WSP

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS: National Diploma(NQF level 6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification.

ADVANTAGE: • Testing Certification

• SDLC Certification

EXPERIENCE: • 5 years relevant testing experience within an IT corporate environment

KNOWLEDGE: • Compiling complete test plan (test script)

• Performing Test Execution and Evaluation of Current /New/ Upgraded Systems or Software
• Developing, Updating and Maintaining Testing Standards and Procedures
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of quality assurance in each test cycle as per QA criteria.
• Knowledge of a Software Development Lifecycle
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of end user core business processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant defect management tools e.g., Team track, JIRA, Clear quest, Serena Business Manager, Quality Centre
• Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems
• Practical knowledge and use of test technologies and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; this includes communicating technical issues to non-technical personnel as well as communicating with clinical and administrative staff.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation