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.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online, Click here to apply
