Technical Operator FS at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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 with 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).
• Advantage: Proficient in Sesotho
• 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

• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• 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.