Technician Vacancies at SABC Auckland Park (X3 Posts)

Report Line: Sectional Lead: OB
Division: Technology – Outside Broadcast
Scale Code: 403
Position ID: 60018537, 60018543,60018555
CLOSING DATE: 29 OCTOBER 2025

PURPOSE

Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Participate in Capex Project system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks)
• Execute their delivery of technical tasks
• The Implementation of preventative and corrective deliverables
• Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target
• Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
• Follow up reported faults
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software
• Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team, and lead the team if required.
• Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
• Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Years National Diploma (S4/T4) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current/Computer Systems) (NQF 6)
• IT Certification: N+, A+ will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 years’ relevant experience (internship recognised and experiential training as part of the National Diploma qualification) in the technical environment.

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