Openings 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 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.

Deadline:16th February,2026

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to coordinate/plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide to operational submissions to Line Manager with regard to Business Unit Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to Opex and Capex Plans
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Provide operational designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Participate in Capex project and system execution, commissioning and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Finance Motivations
• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
• Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
• Specialised Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative operational solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as required
• Contribute to service delivery standards and guide the team to achieve them
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), 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
• Identify and coordinate operational production requirements
• Transmit audio/visual in liaison with Main Control as per schedule (production/OB)
• Plan, obtain, setup, test and operate facility equipment
• Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
• Full and comprehensive understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
• Guide and set up in the field programming, recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
• Plan, execute comprehensive multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Plan, and execute recordings in accordance to customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
• Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
• Setup mix-minus and program audio desks.
• Operating digital playout systems
• Full Digital Lighting requirements for live shows as well as OB’s.
• Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards(if necessary)
• On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Contribute to 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
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Effective control and management of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Operational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational options
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
• Individual operational training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
• Sound Engineering Diploma (will add advantage)
• Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 2 years as Senior Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
• *preference will be given to White Males/ females.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
• Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment

Deadline:15th February,2026

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JOB PURPOSE

• To grow sustainable SABC revenue and market share through the sale of video entertainment related advertising, sponsorship and associated products, services and solutions across its portfolio of linear and digital platforms (S1, S2,S3 & SABC Plus). This will be achieved through leading, in a disciplined, professional and performance-focused manner, a high-performing Video Entertainment sponsorship sales team with focused responsibility for building commercial relationships and exploiting opportunities to meet SABC content sponsorship revenue needs and requirements.

MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)

JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

INCREASE SALES REVENUE & MARKET SHARE

• Develop a comprehensive sponsorship strategy and plan with the Senior Product Specialist and the Head of Sales, in alignment with the allocated TV Channel, to achieve revenue targets and grow market share with video entertainment segment of the broadcast media marketplace.
• Match brands marketing goals with the Video Entertainment program’s audience, negotiating terms like cost, placement frequency, and creative control.
• Collaborate with advertisers, media planners, and channel executives to create tailored sponsorship deals that maximize visibility and impact for sponsors while generating revenue for the channel or production.
• Drive sales in professional, disciplined, structured and focused manner to achieve and exceed set sales targets within the video entertainment segment of the broadcast media marketplace.
• Understand the needs, expectations and requirements of clients in the Video Entertainment segment to develop differentiated solutions based on the SABC’s portfolio of scripted and unscripted content across, linear and digital media assets.
• Collaboratively develop and propose to clients appropriate, relevant and innovative media solutions leveraging a mix of Video Entertainment channels and platforms to meet budget requirements, optimize campaign performance and enhance revenue opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Creative Solutions Team to ensure that sales team's proposals and presentations are of high quality, offering insightful solutions and providing measurable outcomes.
• Ensure active use the SABC CRM system and adhere to all sales disciplines and reporting requirements.
• Provide regular, comprehensive monthly reports on Video Entertainment Sponsorship sales progress against set targets, inclusive of a detailed sales pipeline report and performance against key metrics such as calls made, proposals delivered, value of proposals, conversion ratios, as a measure of productivity and effectiveness etc
• Collaborate with Sales Intelligence, Creative Solutions, Sales Innovation, and Channel teams to successfully commercialize, and implement new product solutions and offerings.
• Proactively address Client needs and expectations, resolving any challenging issues to ensure mutual satisfaction.
• Engage in trade marketing efforts to maintain and enhance industry relationships, visibility, and ongoing communication.
• Build a performance-driven, disciplined approach to sponsorship sales execution, underpinning a client-focused culture aligned to the new Sales Operating Model.

MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSES

• Analyse and segment public, commercial, and high-growth markets to better understand client requirements, unlock new revenue opportunities and expand SABC’s share across Video Entertainment
• Leverage market intelligence, competitor analysis, and audience insights to shape sales strategy, influence advertiser spend, and drive data-led decision-making.
• Collaborate across Radio, News, Sports, and Digital to craft integrated, cross-platform solutions that maximise client value.
• Champion innovation by incubating new products through Ad-Venture and Digital Sales streams, with a focus on digital-first strategies and high-yield audience segments.

INTELLIGENCE, REVENUE AND COST MANAGEMENT

• Debrief Salespeople on a regular basis to collect relevant market and sales intelligence.
• Gather and make sense of ‘on the ground’ Market & Client intelligence to better understand market dynamics and evolving client needs & expectations
• Provide regular reports on the ground’ intelligence obtained to inform the work of the Intelligence & Analytics Team.
• Provide input into pricing and packaging of sponsorships and make decisions based on market experience and realities
• Drive sustainable, profitable growth via tailored media solutions, high-impact sponsorships, and value-rich client offerings.
• Leverage market intelligence and sales analytics to inform pricing, optimize campaign performance, and increase audience-driven revenue.
• Manage cost of sales and sponsorship commitments with discipline, ensuring profitability, contractual compliance, and accurate monthly reporting.
• Contribute to revenue forecasting and budgeting, ensuring plans are implemented, tracked, and adjusted to meet performance goals.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Deliver all Sales and other reports timeously and accurately as required.
• Ensure and assure the data integrity of all sales information provided, including sales call reports
• Ensure that all Sales Team Members’ time in market is optimised and that hybrid working is not abused.
• Establish and enforce robust governance frameworks, SOPs, and internal controls to ensure compliance with legislation and SABC policies.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate operational and commercial risks, including implementation of the Risk Management Plan and internal audits.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting across CRM systems and ensure full visibility of performance and budget accountability.
• Track and mitigate actual and potential revenue leakage and enhance audit-readiness across the Video Entertainment sales value chain

CUSTOMER AND  STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Build and sustain strategic relationships across SABC platforms, agencies, clients, and key industry stakeholders to drive collaboration and revenue growth.
• Represent SABC Sales at industry forums and market-facing events, ensuring strong visibility and influence within the advertising ecosystem.
• Foster mutually beneficial partnerships that unlock commercial opportunities and long-term value for both clients and the Corporation.
• Champion regional sales effectiveness through collaboration with ROMs and NSMs.
• Enhance SABC’s brand presence and reputation through revenue driven engagements and commercial relationships within in agencies and clients.

INHERENT REQUIREMENT

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) at NQF Level 6 or above; and/or
• Additional accredited courses or certifications in Media, Digital Marketing, Sponsorship Sales, or other related fields at a minimum of NQF Level 5.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 6+ qualifications. 
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant front-line sponsorship sales specialist / sponsorship management / brand management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 5 qualification

KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven track record in high-volume media sales environments (TV, digital, sponsorships).
• Deep understanding of segmentation strategies, client acquisition, and key account growth.
• Commercial acumen and data fluency—able to interpret insights into actions.

Knowledge and experience in Sales Strategies that combine:

• Presentation skills: Proven track record in presenting end-to-end media solutions
• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in negotiating terms for the benefit of both the client and the organisation

Proven track record in implementation of:

• Sponsorship Packages: These include branding opportunities like on-air mentions, logo placements, or product integrations within a show.
• Commercial Airtime: Selling Advertiser Funded slots on channels targeting specific audience demographics that align with the sponsor’s market.
• Product Placement: Ability to negotiate deals for a brand’s product to be featured or used within the content of a show.
• Branded Content or Segments: Ability to sell opportunities for a brand to sponsor specific segments or creating custom content that integrates the brand.
• Event or Special Sponsorships: Ability to drive sponsorship revenue through live events, or special broadcasts (e.g., award shows).
• Digital and Cross-Platform Extensions: Integrate TV sponsorships with digital component creating brand extensions on streaming platforms and social media.
• Influential communicator with established networks in media buying and brand leadership.
• Adept at managing complexity and navigating organisational change.
• Advanced knowledge of CRM systems, media measurement tools, and performance reporting.
• Use of market intelligence and sales analytics to drive performance, pricing strategies, and audience value delivery.

Deadline:16th February,2026

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PURPOSE

• To manage the evaluation, planning and execution of all technology capital projects within scope, budget and time constraints and in accordance with agreed quality standards, in order to deliver on project requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Complete project deliverables in accordance with time, budget, quality, client and industry specifications
• Provide effective and efficient project management from conceptualization to post implementation
• Develop detailed project plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage and specification of time deliverables and costs
• Appoint competent team members, clarify roles /responsibility and direct, manage, motivate and develop teams
• Proper viability assessment of projects against feasibility criteria and proactive communication of risks
• Ensure development and implementation of plans and contracts in accordance with engineering professional standards and SABC policy
• Continually monitor project deliverables against set project plan and in time corrections to get project back on track
• Facilitate the commissioning of the technical testing of facilities and systems and obtain signed certificate of acceptance
• Manage execution on the delivery lifecycle of the projects (Plan, Execute, Design, Test, Implementation and Training)
• Continual reporting to steering committee in respect of project progress against plans and resolution of problems
• Provide monthly status and financial reports to clients and management
• Develop a detailed project budget for an approved business case completed by the client
• Assist client with develop a detailed budget for a new project business case
• Ensure expenditure stays in line with approved budget
• Realistic and complete estimations into Capital budget in line with economic indicators
• Provide the accurate costing of equipment and labour necessary to construct the facilities required by clients
• In time/ proactive action in case of insufficient budget e.g. red flag deviations to client and sponsor.
• Maintain and manage the project management program (e.g. SAP), to ensure accurate financial management information.
• Ensure accurate administration and reporting of financial and project plans
• Compile accurate budget projections and administrate and report on a monthly basis.
• Ensure budget items are loaded against correct account numbers.
• Usage of all appropriate document templates in compliance with project roadmap

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure project and program risks and issues are timeously identified and mitigations and corrective measurements implemented
• Ensure that Forex procedure is followed when required
• On-going monitoring of purchase process in SAP
• Accurate correction’s to PR's and PO’s, when required, e.g. deleting items or adding VO’s
• Accurate procedure and approval of invoices for payment
• Ensure proactive identification and communication of potential risks in accordance with the SABC risk management framework
• Ensure adherence to safety and health regulations

 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain positive relationships with all departmental, business unit, divisional and external stakeholders through frequent communication and feedback sessions
• Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Ensure compliance of Service Provider (Vendor) with SLA
• Negotiate competitive tariff rates with Vendors and Customers
• Accurately define key performance indicators with Vendors/ Customers
• Periodic SLA review meetings in order to establish / maintain relationships and improve delivery
• SLA’s to be in line with all SABC Policy and rules
• Treat customers/stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Direct, manage and motivate project teams and resources in order to meet project requirements
• Identify and motivate training needs
• Mentor Junior Project Managers
• Manage and utilize resources across projects
• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant 3-year Degree/Diploma or NQF level 6 project management qualification recognized/accredited by the Project Management Institute or in Engineering or IT
• Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience in implementing CAPEX projects using PMBOK/Prince II/AGILE project methodologies. Proficiency with using Project Management and scheduling Tools including Microsoft Projects.

 KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Project Management
• Draft and processing of Business Case (Capital Expenditure Approval Request) for approval in accordance with SABC approval processes
• Submission of technical proposal/ report with recommendations to Management
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of core SABC business
• Excellent understanding of broadcasting operational procedures
• Assessing of viability of a project against feasibility criteria
• Knowledge & understanding of all relevant Company Policies & Procedures e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement, Risk, etc
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and health regulations
• Performing Project Administration
• Good understanding of contracts and contract administration
• Sourcing, acquisition and evaluation of quotations, tenders and RFQ's
• Knowledge & understanding of applicable SAP modules
• Maintaining Customer / Stakeholders Relations
• Knowledge & understanding of flow diagrams, read drawings and layouts
• Broad knowledge of electrical, mechanical, acoustics, ergonomics and aesthetic concepts

Deadline:16th February,2026