Career Opportunities: Manager: Technical Support News (12530) Requisition ID 12530 - Posted - Post Production Technology - Henley TV-Facilities - GP - Auckland Park POSITION: TECHNOLOGY MANAGER NEWS FACILITIES POSITION ID: 60018396 SALARY SCALE CODE: 300 REPORT LINE: MANAGER TV MEDIA CLOSING DATE: 27 OCTOBER 2024 JOB PURPOSE: The efficient and effective management of technology resources, in order to provide the South African Broadcasting Corporation with optimal technology services and support. To manage the various technical infrastructure of the News Production Facilities in TV Media, i.e. Production Playout, Graphics, Digital News, News Line Record, Studios Technical Support, to ensure efficient technical support services to Television Studios Facilities.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Plan, control and ensure the efficient maintenance of all News technical equipment and facilities in order to provide optimal functionality, whilst ensuring adherence to manufacturing specifications. Direct, manage, guide, motivate and develop the technology team. Advise and consult with clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions. Oversee the design and installation of all News technical facilities, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery on client needs and requirements. Liaise with internal and external service providers and vendors, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC needs and requirements. Efficient management and control of technology fixed assets, ensuring the accurate, prompt and sound registering of all items. Continually monitor and assess the external environment, new equipment, technologies and technology trends, in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of technology operations within News environment. Ensure adherence to safety and health regulations. Continual monitoring of business performance against set targets in order to ensure optimal delivery on objectives. Set up and manage the cost-effective utilization of the operational budget for maintenance and cost drivers. Request and motivation for capital expenditure and on approval, manage and ensure cost effective utilization of the allocated technology capex expenditure. Provide ad hoc technology reports informing on industry trends. Liaise with technology suppliers in order to ensure optimal service delivery to production facilities. Ensure technical and operational quality of productions, are in accordance with broadcasting standards. Oversee the efficient and effective maintenance of News infrastructure, playout video server, graphics system, news computer system and integrated equipment in production in TV Media facilities. Provide monthly reports ensuring accurate reflection of operational, financial and resource performance and status. Provide effective, 360º communication, in order to ensure an informed staff complement. Build a capable technical team, in the form of skilled people in all areas and with sound business processes in place. REQUIREMENTS: National Higher Diploma Electronic Engineering Light Current (or equivalent) Qualification. Management Qualification advantage. 5 Years Technical Management or 2 Years technical support Supervisory experience will be an advantage. 10 Years experience in broadcast technology support. Ability to translate technical needs and requirements into technology solutions and deliverables. Understanding of broadcasting industry. Ability to work with people and technology. Working knowledge of SDI convergence with IT Networks. IT Network related qualification and experience. Experience in maintenance of Studios Production related equipment e.g. Camera Chain, Quantel, SI Media, Sound, RT Graphics, ENPS, NLE & Comms System.
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