Senior Technical Operator: Eastern Cape

SENIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR EASTERN CAPE

DIVISION:                          TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:                  RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS

POSITION ID:                     60018258

SCALE CODE:                   404 (Peromnes 11,Paterson C1)

REPORTS TO:                   SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS 

READVERTISEMENT

CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026                            

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