Open Positions at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

• 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/Degree in Speech & Drama or equivalent qualification. NQF6
• Experience in theatre/radio/drama production
• Technical skills (pro-tools)
• 3 years’ experience in drama production
• Excellent command of language of the radio station (both written and spoken).
• Knowledge of day-to-day radio drama 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 drama production value chains.
• 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 develop, manage, and maintain efficient and effective financial services to the business units that will achieve the current financial strategy through planned and effective processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Optimize the function of Financial Accounting to achieve maximum efficiency and service levels to provide accurate and timeous financial information for management to make informed decisions.
• Preparing and reviewing the radio station’s monthly financial report,
• Analyze actual income and expenditure.
• Reviewing reconciliations and taking corrective action timeously.
• Coordinating with radio stations to compile annual budget and forward future planning.
• Ensure the processing of financial transactions with adherence to SABC’s financial policies and accounting procedures.
• Review and action requests from internal and external auditors.
• Perform ad-hoc financial investigations.
• Assist, drive, or participate in projects as they occur during the financial year or any ad hoc requests from the financial manager.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Process data into the financial system to reflect correct and accurate reports
• Manage the General Ledger Book
• Management and Administration of Capex
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register
• Management of monthly General Ledger Reconciliation and clearing of GL accounts
• Prepare monthly Creditors Reconciliation
• Prepare month-end and ad-hoc reports
• Cash Management
• Authorizing Freelance payments.
• Check and approve personal claims.
• Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions
• Review and approve trade exchange requests
• Approving sundry payments
• Ad hoc requests from management and clients (internal and external)
• Management of contracts (Writers and freelance, etc.)
• Management of Trade Payables and Trade Receivables
• Settlement of all travel and operational advances
• Prepare and post monthly provisions and accruals journals

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• All financial transactions to comply with IFRS, legislation, the delegation of Authority framework, and SABC policies and procedures
• Responsible for overseeing the filing and storage of all financially related documentation
• Management of risk
• Provide advice and guidance to stations with finance processes and policies.
• Provide reports on deviations in policies, i.e., payment without contracts
• Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures of all financial transactions.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Alert management of any discrepancies
• Liaise with Stakeholder Management on ad hoc finance requests
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and maintain professional  standard always.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or an equivalent qualification (NQF6/7)

  EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years’ experience in Finance

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Financial Management Act and other applicable legislation
• Knowledge of Government Regulations and IFRS, and financial accounting standards
• Knowledge of financial and commercial matters with a specific focus on costs, profits, markets, new business opportunities, and activities that will bring the largest return 
• Good judgement to make rational, realistic, and sound decisions based on consideration of all the facts and alternatives available
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• Strategic management
• Management information systems and SAP
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management

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Main Purpose of the Position:

• To Produce and Present Xhosa and English 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, translate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Xhosa and English 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 Audio Current Affairs stories and content / material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Audio Current Affairs stories and programmes.
• Adhere to the 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, package, publish and post stories.
• Deliver Audio 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’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News’ 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 news and journalism environment, preferably radio / audio.
• Must be proficient and fluent in speaking, presenting, reading, writing and translating Xhosa and 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 the broadcasting environment.
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To develop, edit and support the production of SABC News’ multimedia content and compile related, long-term features / projects to increase content engagement and contribute to user / audience growth

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content for SABC News’ digital / online platforms
• Compile features and special reports for SABC News’ online and social media platforms
• Research stories and potential interviewees through various news mediums
• Create various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc.
• Assist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
• Write and produce original stories / content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
• Assist the Digital News editorial team with graphic designs, scheduling and operational duties
• Provide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
• Keep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
• Inform team leader/s of story developments
• Maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders and partners
• Ensure adherence to policies set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal platforms, such as SABC+
• Communicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as the multimedia editors
• Compile analytics and other required reports, including production ones

REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in journalism, multimedia production or related discipline/s
• Multimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
• Experience with website content production, such as Content Management Systems
• Adherence to South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, publishing and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the Press Council and BCCSA codes and decisions, the SABC Editorial Policies; News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Understanding of current trends in news and digital media
• Excellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to engage SABC News’ audience and promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience professionally