- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Marketing
- Reference: 12515
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
SENIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR KZN DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS POSITION ID: 60018293 SCALE CODE: 404 REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS CLOSING DATE: 11 MARCH 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Contribute 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 Plans
* Opex involvement to input into the project scope development
* Participate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
* Contributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
* Opex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
* Assist the Specialist with marketable Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
* 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
* Adhere to service delivery standards
* Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
* Coordinate operational production requirements
* Setup, test and operate facility equipment
* Record as per SOP music/choir and liaise with the music producer and/or conductor; for church recording laisse with the church representative and/or the priest; and for documentary/ speech recording liaise with the station producers).
* Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
* Understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
* In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
* Record multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
* Perform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
* Monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
* Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
* Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
* Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
* Setup mix-minus
* Operating digital playout systems
* 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
* Setup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
* Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
* Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
* Ensure 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 of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
* Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
* Maintain 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)
* Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
* Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
* Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years on Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* 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
* Contribute 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 Plans
* Opex involvement to input into the project scope development
* Participate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
* Contributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
* Opex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
* Assist the Specialist with marketable Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
* 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
* Adhere to service delivery standards
* Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
* Coordinate operational production requirements
* Setup, test and operate facility equipment
* Record as per SOP music/choir and liaise with the music producer and/or conductor; for church recording laisse with the church representative and/or the priest; and for documentary/ speech recording liaise with the station producers).
* Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
* Understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
* In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
* Record multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
* Perform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
* Monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
* Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
* Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
* Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
* Setup mix-minus
* Operating digital playout systems
* 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
* Setup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
* Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
* Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
* Ensure 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 of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
* Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
* Maintain 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)
* Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
* Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
* Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years on Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* 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
Candidate Requirements
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES* Contribute 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 Plans
* Opex involvement to input into the project scope development
* Participate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
* Contributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
* Opex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
* Assist the Specialist with marketable Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
* 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
* Adhere to service delivery standards
* Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
* Coordinate operational production requirements
* Setup, test and operate facility equipment
* Record as per SOP music/choir and liaise with the music producer and/or conductor; for church recording laisse with the church representative and/or the priest; and for documentary/ speech recording liaise with the station producers).
* Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
* Understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
* In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
* Record multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
* Perform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
* Monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
* Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
* Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
* Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
* Setup mix-minus
* Operating digital playout systems
* 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
* Setup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
* Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
* Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
* Ensure 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 of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
* Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
* Maintain 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)
* Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
* Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
* Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years on Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* 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
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About SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the largest public broadcaster in South Africa. We offer the general public 5 television broadcasts and 19 radio stations (AM/FM) in 11 official languages.
Our goal is to become a highly effective, financially stable, digitally enabled national public broadcaster that offers informative, educational, entertaining, and informative content across all platforms. Additionally, become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and the continent.
The SABC has established itself as a media powerhouse with cutting-edge equipment, top-tier on-air talent, and a committed workforce in all of South Africa's provinces.
In order to stay relevant and implement change that is in line with the continuously shifting needs of its audiences, the public service provider is constantly modifying the perception of its brands.
