Technical Operator: EC at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

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

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•  Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
•  Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed
•  Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
•  Above average rating of SLA
•  Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports
•  Adhere to service delivery standards  
•  Execute operational production requirements
•  Operate facility equipment
•  Mic placements as per SOP
•  Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
•  Assist in recordings in accordance to  customer requirements and broadcast standards
•  Assist in 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
•  Basic 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
•  Report and escalate risk findings    
•  Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
•  95% of assets verified annually
•  Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
•  Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
•  Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request  
•  Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users  
•  Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
•  Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
•  Performance agreements with manager annually
•  Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)

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 1 years’ experience in broadcast environment 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.