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SPECIALIST: ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE

South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Logistics
Reference: 12738

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Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED

SPECIALIST: ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE Report Line : Manager: OTT Division : TECHNOLOGY Scale Code : 401 Position ID : 60018786 CLOSING DATE: 13 May 2026 PURPOSE Responsible for design, configuration, managing and maintenance of the electronic program guide production system for all SABC broadcast platforms. This includes content metadata file management DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
* Design and Implementation of and Metadata/EPG system
* Configuration and maintenance of the Metadata/EPG systems.
* Installation of Metadata/EPG systems.
* Make sure installation and configurations has been carried as per specifications and agreement
* Carry out a Site Acceptance test according to the agreed test cases.
* Interfacing the Metadata/EPG system with TVBMS and Radio system to extract Metadata/EPG information
* Ensure accurate EPG information is available on SABC DTT/DTH/OTT/Digital media (Websites, applications) platforms
* Developing Business Requirements Documents for future development of Metadata/EPG Systems.
* Metadata/EPG information can be displayed on STB and on all digital platforms as per business requirements.
* Carry out functionality tests as per platform from End to End and fix any bugs
* Carry out data integrity test and report to TVBMS/Radio for fixing
* Ensure both the main and backup systems are always active and ready to process Metadata/EPG data.
* Monitor the availability of Metadata/EPG info on the Monitoring system and make the channels aware.
* Making monitoring system available for the channels usage.
* Ensure Metadata/EPG is fully and properly integrated into the User Interface.
* Ensure the receiving devices reflects accurate Metadata/EPG and all components like Parental Codes are functioning well.
* Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
* Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
* Collate the project plan with that of the vendor to make sure plans are in sync.
* Compile a project closure report and make sure all relevant stakeholders sign. TECHINCAL EFFICIENCY
* Understanding of DVB tables.
* Understanding of Networks.
* Understanding of Computer Systems.
* Understanding of Broadcast workflows.
* Understanding of Broadcast standards regarding Metadata/EPG.
* Understanding of OTT systems requirements regarding Metadata/EPG.
* Understanding of Transport Stream packets as well as Mpeg2-ts. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
* Liaison with Stakeholder internally and externally on all matters regarding Metadata/EPG and all matters of association.
* Ensuring End to end testing with stakeholders.
* Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS
* N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems/Information Technology EXPERIENCE
* 2 years proven background in the EPG environment.
* A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
* Computer literate.
* .
* Client service oriented.
* Good communications skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Team Player TECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
* Ability to deliver on time within scope, specifications and budget limits.
* Ability to design workflows and SOP’s.
* Ability to implement changes with minimal disruptions on the system.
* Ability to correctly configure & test Broadcasting Equipment
* Ability to perform systems integration

Candidate Requirements

PURPOSE Responsible for design, configuration, managing and maintenance of the electronic program guide production system for all SABC broadcast platforms. This includes content metadata file management DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
* Design and Implementation of and Metadata/EPG system
* Configuration and maintenance of the Metadata/EPG systems.
* Installation of Metadata/EPG systems.
* Make sure installation and configurations has been carried as per specifications and agreement
* Carry out a Site Acceptance test according to the agreed test cases.
* Interfacing the Metadata/EPG system with TVBMS and Radio system to extract Metadata/EPG information
* Ensure accurate EPG information is available on SABC DTT/DTH/OTT/Digital media (Websites, applications) platforms
* Developing Business Requirements Documents for future development of Metadata/EPG Systems.
* Metadata/EPG information can be displayed on STB and on all digital platforms as per business requirements.
* Carry out functionality tests as per platform from End to End and fix any bugs
* Carry out data integrity test and report to TVBMS/Radio for fixing
* Ensure both the main and backup systems are always active and ready to process Metadata/EPG data.
* Monitor the availability of Metadata/EPG info on the Monitoring system and make the channels aware.
* Making monitoring system available for the channels usage.
* Ensure Metadata/EPG is fully and properly integrated into the User Interface.
* Ensure the receiving devices reflects accurate Metadata/EPG and all components like Parental Codes are functioning well.
* Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
* Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
* Collate the project plan with that of the vendor to make sure plans are in sync.
* Compile a project closure report and make sure all relevant stakeholders sign. TECHINCAL EFFICIENCY
* Understanding of DVB tables.
* Understanding of Networks.
* Understanding of Computer Systems.
* Understanding of Broadcast workflows.
* Understanding of Broadcast standards regarding Metadata/EPG.
* Understanding of OTT systems requirements regarding Metadata/EPG.
* Understanding of Transport Stream packets as well as Mpeg2-ts. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
* Liaison with Stakeholder internally and externally on all matters regarding Metadata/EPG and all matters of association.
* Ensuring End to end testing with stakeholders.
* Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS
* N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems/Information Technology EXPERIENCE
* 2 years proven background in the EPG environment.
* A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
* Computer literate.
* .
* Client service oriented.
* Good communications skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Team Player TECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
* Ability to deliver on time within scope, specifications and budget limits.
* Ability to design workflows and SOP’s.
* Ability to implement changes with minimal disruptions on the system.
* Ability to correctly configure & test Broadcasting Equipment
* Ability to perform systems integration

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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.