Management Level vacancies at SABC

GV Staff February 22, 2025

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SABC invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Management Level vacancies.

Closing date: 26 February 2025

Management Level vacancies at SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is recruiting for the following positions:

Business Manager: UKHOZI FM

Main Purpose of the position: To provide strategic direction, guidance, and management of the station in a cost-effective and efficient manner, in compliance with the license conditions and South African Broadcasting Corporation PBS mandate to maximise audience and revenue opportunities.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and implement station strategy in line with overall SABC Radio strategy and business objectives.
Guide the development and implementation of programming and marketing plans aligned to audience needs and mandate obligations.
Develop and evaluate business plans in line with brand requirements and financial sustainability.
Communicate station strategy to all staff and supporting departments to ensure alignment.
Monitor and continuously review the delivery of high-quality programme content in line with the station’s mandate.
Facilitate and support creative processes by both marketing and programming teams.
Facilitate the commissioning of research and ensure optimal utilisation of research findings to achieve audience growth and revenue generation objectives.
Monitor and review marketing plans of the station to ensure alignment with financial sustainability, audience growth and brand awareness goals.
Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate talent scouting initiatives and implement development plans to ensure there is always a highly skilled and attractive talent pool.
Develop and implement business plans for various station projects.
Compile and manage the utilisation of station budget.
Monitor and manage station financial performance in line with the PBS mandate and SABC’s sustainability goals.
Oversee and guide the contracting and payment of independent contractor as well as other service providers.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance and adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
Develop and implement the Standard Operating Procedures as well as other necessary controls to ensure accountability and delivery of high quality services.
Address audit findings including consequence management, and close all gaps in compliance.
Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
Maintain close relations with Sales and Adventure in order to adequately define stations’ revenue requirements and close gaps.
Initiate trade marketing activities in consultation with Sales and Corporate Affairs.
Provide continuous feedback to senior management and station team regarding operational status and strategy performance.
Closely manage external and internal stakeholders in order to ensure optimal delivery on mandate as well as revenue.
Contract and evaluate staff performance in accordance with organizational Performance Management System and policy.
Ensure adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (including leave Management).
Effective briefing of and communication with departmental staff.
Complete personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
Provide a conducive work environment that supports creativity and personal growth.
Coach, mentor and guide junior employees.
Provide leadership on the retention and attraction of staff, and champion succession planning.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/Communications/Media Studies/Business Administration, or relevant qualification. NQF 7
6 years’ experience in a radio broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be at Radio Station management level.
Understanding of ICASA regulations, South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other relevant legislation, BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies, and other quality assurance tools.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and systems.
Excellent understanding of the South African and international media space.
Experience in planning, budgeting for and executing special broadcasts and projects.
Strategic thinking and ability to improvise and innovate.
Marketing and Advertising regulations and policies.
Excellent communication skills.
Business writing.
Ability to work under pressure.
Project management skills.
Networking and stakeholder management.
Digital media and computer skills.

Senior Technical Operator

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

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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 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.