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The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) was set up by an Act of Parliament (Act 14 of 2002) to enable "historically disadvantaged communities and persons not adequately served by the media" to gain access to the media. It's beneficiaries will be community media and small commercial media.
To achieve its objective, the MDDA will:
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Reference No. TBS2/2024
Purpose Statement
Responsible for overseeing the installation of MDDA funded studios to completion, ensuring compliance to MDDA specifications and to conduct asset registration of all assets funded by the MDDA to support the achievement of its vision and mission.
Education (Formal Qualification Required)
Minimum
- NQF Level 6 Qualification in Broadcast Engineering or related
Advantageous
- NQF Level 7 Qualification in Broadcast Engineering or related
Legal Requirements (e.g. Driver’s License, etc.)
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Experience (Experience Required - Number of years)
Minimum
- 5 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance, and administration of complex broadcast production systems and related
- Experience in troubleshooting
- Experience in basic Technical production
- Sound Engineer
Advantageous
- Experience within the public sector
Position Description
Key Performance Area / Main Output
Development and Approval of Broadcast Studio and Transmitter Specifications
- Review previous installations to keep abreast of industry changes
- Develop and amend technical specifications at the beginning of each funding cycle
- Review quotes from service providers to ensure alignment with provided specification
- Conduct verification of broadcast studios following installation by appointed service providers as per the provided specification, and sign off if alignment with specification and industry standards
- Review transmitter installations and virtually authorise installation with the approved service provider as per the provided specification
- Provide technical support services and troubleshooting training to broadcast projects
- Keep abreast of new trends within the broadcast industry
Service Provider Management
- Manage service providers installing broadcast studios through regular engagement to manage expectations and maintain sound working relationships
- Make recommendations and prepare a studio verification report for payment of service following broadcast studio installations, for submission to the line manager for approval
- Participate in the vetting of service providers as per the procurement policy and procedures
Uplifting and Recommendation for Donation of Old Broadcast Equipment
- Coordinate the collection of broadcast equipment from projects to secure storage for equipment, in consultation with the service provider and Legal Department, to ensure all broadcast equipment is accounted for
- Alert the Legal Department and the line manager if there is any missing broadcast equipment
Asset Registration & Verification
- Capture assets for new studios during verification
- Capture assets for existing funded projects
- Update the broadcast asset register and produce quarterly reports for submission to the line manager for approval for the Board
- Provide technical support to the Projects and Monitoring Department through site visits and studio launches, which includes troubleshooting and testing of new equipment
- Provide support and information to the Broadcast Officer and the Training Department for project capacity building programmes
Document Management
- Act as the custodian of project technical information and recording keeping, ensuring compliance to audit standards
- Collect required demographic data and information
- Maintain the technical database
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural Attributes)
Knowledge
- Audio and video paths (from end to end, both streaming and linear)
- Engineering, systems management principles for modern, complex broadcasting systems (including streaming media systems, sophisticated broadcast production systems, transmission and digital editing systems)
- Applicable legislation (e.g. PFMA, Broadcasting Act, ECA, etc.)
- Broadcasting history of SA (would be advantageous)
- Public / commercial / community media
Skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Planning and organising
- MS Office proficiency
- Time management
- Interpersonal
- Reporting
Behavioural Attributes
- Attention to detail
- Client focused
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Analytical
- Relationship building
Special Requirements
Detail
- Frequent travel will be required, nationally
- Will be required to work after hours, weekends and public holidays
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV with at least three contactable references and fully completed employment application form.
This must be emailed to [email protected] quoting relevant reference no.
NB: Use the relevant reference no. as a subject line. An email without the reference number as a subject/heading, CV and fully completed employment application form will be disqualified.
For further enquiries please contact Ms. Lindo Nkosi at (011) 643 1100.
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