Career Opportunities: Senior Technical Operator: KZN (12515) Requisition ID 12515 - Posted - Radio & Regional Technology Operations - RBF: Kwazulu-Natal Region - KZN - Durban DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS POSITION ID: 60018293 SCALE CODE: 404 REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS CLOSING DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2024 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 PlansOpex involvement to input into the project scope developmentParticipate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptionsContributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budgetOpex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainabilityAssist 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 listAgreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availabilityAbove average rating of SLASubmission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as requiredAccurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigationsCoordinate operational production requirementsSetup, test and operate facility equipmentRecord 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 broadcastsUnderstanding of mic placements and industry best practises.In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirementsRecord multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streamsPerform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standardsMonitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standardsMonitor for schedule changes as per customer requestMonitor sound/video quality to broadcast standardsRecord distributions in line with archiving best practiceSetup mix-minusAudio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary)On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specificationsSetup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributionsContribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & proceduresEscalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plansEnsure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & ProceduresMaintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures95% of assets verified annuallyEffective control of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful mannerMaintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformanceOperational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational optionsCompliance with performance management policies and proceduresPerformance agreements with manager annuallyFormal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basisMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant QualificationAdvantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)Driver's License: C1 (Code 10) with PDPMinimum 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 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 conflictWillingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment
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