New Vacancies at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To provide effective and efficient transportation support to the organisation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide chauffer service for SABC transport division.
• Deliver/pick up SABC staff as per schedules
• Manage and ensure maximum use of SABC vehicles.
• Provide optimal customer service management to our internal clients at all times.
• Establishing cost effective drop off routes in order optimise customer services
• Ensure that clients are transported to and from the venues and documents are collected/ delivered to correct address safely and on time.
• Administration management i.e., maintenance reporting etc. Fuelling of SABC vehicles and keeping records for management reporting
• Conduct daily inspection of vehicles and appropriate reporting. Complete Logbook before trip and after trip.
• Inspect vehicles prior to and after the trip.
• Reserve vehicle for client
• Make sure client is given correct car keys and fleet cards
• Make sure client’s details are verified before handing out car keys
• Make copy of the driver’s license required to work over-time and shift work
• 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.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the users and the service providers.
• Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
• Comply with statutory requirements.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) &Workflows
• Adherence to Organisation’s regulations

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Driver’s License C1 (PDP)

EXPERIENCE

• 2- 3 years’ relevant experience. 

KNOWLEDGE

• Services regulations procedures
• Courier service operations
• Familiar with the province.
• Excellent customer care
• Time management skills
• Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• To be able to read and understand maps

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To plan, co-ordinate and produce dramas and plays of high quality in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards.  

Key Accountabilities

• Make input in the development of plans for the drama department, in line with station strategy and priorities.
• Workshop administrative staff, production teams, drama actors, script writers, quality assurers and authors on strategic objectives and priorities of the radio station or business unit.
• Liaise with various internal (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research) and external content providers to ensure radio drama objectives are met.
• Liaise with Market Intelligence and utilize other research sources to enhance the quality and relevance of radio dramas, and ensure that the station’s drama themes respond to audience needs at all times.
• Help to develop station’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and ensure sign off with internal and external stakeholders and monitor execution.
• Conduct continuous reviews of products, markets and revenue opportunities in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure competitiveness.
• Develop a multi- platform media approach for the department and ensure the drama series or soapies live longer by extending them to digital platforms.
• Develop teasers and promos for each drama before it goes on air and create public engagement and listener feedback sessions.
• Assess submitted scripts for suitability and provide feedback timeously to the writers.
• Provide creative guidance and process mapping to drama authors, scriptwriters in order to develop drama scripts that are suitable for production and broadcast.
• Provide guidance, support and monitor new writing talent in the development of their scripts (external Clients).
• Make meaningful amendments to scripts and do quality assurance.
• Generate and develop ideas for possible commissioning of scripts for special calendar events, commemorations and special broadcasts.
• Manage and monitor the casting of appropriate talent for productions of the highest creative quality for plays and serials
• Direct actors in the pursuit of obtaining the best possible performances for the given recording and narration of the storyline.
• Guide and advise technical personnel in the choice and use of sound effects and recording techniques.
• Guide the editing process to arrive at a production of excellent technical quality.
• Monitor and facilitate the creativity of new ideas and innovative ways of achieving desired results.
• Do impact assessment of the storyline and public feedback sessions frequently to improve on the quality of actors, storyline, scripting and messaging in the drama.
• Adhere to regulations and broadcast legislation i.e. ICASA compliance, Broadcasting Act etc.
• Monitor and report on the operational risks and compliance matters.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Ensure compliance with Copyright Act.
• Adhere to SABC editorial code, ICASA regulations and applicable policies.
• Manage contacts and networks and maintain confidentiality of writers’ intellectual property.
• Engage constantly with content providers internally and external to be able to develop detailed briefs for script writers and drama authors to achieve good quality productions in line with the station’s objectives.
• Oversee public feedback engagements and respond to complaints and recommendations.
• Liaise with Commercial Enterprises and Business Development around drama sponsorships and product placement campaigns to realize revenue growth.
• Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure content alignment to programming strategy.
• Manage adequate staffing for fair workload distribution, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective communication and briefing of actors, script writers, authors, technicians and administrative staff.
• Provide direction on casting and attraction of drama script writers, actors, drama authors, quality assurers and language specialists.
• Conduct Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Manage available staff and performance management.

 Requirements:

• National diploma or degree in Speech and Drama/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification in theatre / radio / TV drama production.
• Technical skills (pro-tools)
• 3 years’ experience in radio content production
• Excellent command of language of the radio station (both written and spoken).
• Advanced knowledge of Radio production processes, tools and systems.
• Ability to create reporting and filing systems to ensure accountability.
• Project management skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape.
• Digital media skills.
• Sound understanding of current trends and socio-political issues.
• Script writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of SABC Corporate Goals and other mandatory and legislative requirements regarding broadcast content.
• Ability to work within a team environment, give advice and guidance appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Advanced computer skills

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 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To supervise; a planned maintenance schedule, ad-hoc repairs, and installations of all mechanical equipment to buildings and all broadcast facilities, in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of these systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Manage the maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment and facilities.
• Co-ordination role in contracts
• Manage, organize, plan and control operational activities
• Carry out quality checks
• Set up and control Maintenance schedules
• Required to work shifts (including night shifts)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Ensure accurate and sound administration in the preparation and control of costs with no wasteful expenditure.
• Budget Management
• Implement measures to make financial savings.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Maintain effective health and safety environment, including completion of risk assessments and Tool box talks
• Monitor and enforce safety legal requirements on all electrical equipment.
• Participate in development and implementation of SOP’s.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Maintaining the agreed and signed Service Level Agreements
• Contract Performance management

 ADMINISTRATION

• Facilitate payment processes for service providers on SAP
• Prepare Technical reports
• Implement effective workflow processes
• Manage purchasing for new equipment and repairs.
• Prepare Business cases

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Supervise the team to resolve any issues that arise out of work process and to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
• Effective contracting and evaluation of Performance Management.
• Effective management of Employment Relations issues within the Business Unit.
• Manage the workload of the team.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Provide direction on the attraction and retention of staff.
• Supervise staff
• Training of staff

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering N6 (NQF level 6) or relevant qualification.
• Trade Test License

Leadership training will be advantageous 

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ experience in a maintenance & build environment
• Experience in air conditioning plants, chillers, refrigerant, water system and BMS
• Controls Experience
• Experience in leading a team

 KNOWLEDGE

• Financial management (Some Instances)
• Business planning (Some Instances)
• Management information systems (Limited)
• Financial reporting (Limited)
• Project Management (Limited)
• Contract Management (Limited)
• HR Business Processes and Systems understanding. (Limited)
• Understanding of related Policy (Procurement and safety Policies) (Limited)
• Technology related Systems (Some Instances)
• Technical Knowledge (Advanced)
• Computer Package
• People Management
• Customer relationship Management