Principal Technician Job at SABC Auckland Park

DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY (Auckland Park)
POSITION: PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN
POSITION ID: 60018369
SCALE CODE: 401 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: PCS TECHNICAL SERVICE.
CLOSING DATE: 26 October 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To maintain and support the various departments and facilities within PCS and lease with the internal and external clients.
Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications
Provide technical and operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) to coordinate/plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities and equipment.
Provide oversight, planning and control over the day-to-day operations of PCS.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6).
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment. An excellent track record of dependable and sustained standby.
• Willing to do Standby and be rotated in other relevant applicable disciplines.
• Driver’s License.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficient 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.

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