Senior Technical Operator: KZN

Share This Vacancy Job Search Back to Search Results Senior Technical Operator: KZN South Africa Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Marketing Reference: 12515 Apply before May 13 2026 | 8 Days left External Application Vacancy Details Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED SENIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR KZN DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS POSITION ID: [Click the Apply button below to see the contact details] SCALE CODE: 404 REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS CLOSING DATE: 11 MARCH 2025 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 commun