Career Opportunities: Sectional Lead: OB Technical (11798)

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African media company is seeking a Sectional Lead: OB Technical to manage resources and ensure effective production support. The role requires advanced knowledge of broadcasting operations, effective leadership skills, and relevant qualifications. Candidates must have a diploma in Electronics and substantial broadcast experience. This position operates on-site in Durban North and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Code EB Driver's License required.
• 4 years broadcast experience at supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources, facilities, and finance of OB Units Section.
• Ensure facility/resource availability targets are met.
• Accurate reporting of project status.

Skills

Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations

Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment

Understanding of broadcast standards

Advanced understanding of customer requirements

Knowledge of Disaster Recovery / Contingency Planning

Education

3 Year Technical National Diploma (Electronics – Light Current) (NQF6)

Tools

ScheduAll

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sectional Lead: OB Technical (11798)

Requisition ID 11798 - Posted - OB Operations - Air Time Outside Broadcasts - GP - Auckland Park

Position Title : Sectional Lead: OB Technical

Division : Technology

Position ID : 60018530

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Closing Date: 11 November 2025

Main purpose of position

Manage resources, facilities, finance, equipment of OB Units Section in order to contribute to effective / efficient production/ broadcast support in line with industry standards and customer requirements

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• To ensure facility /resource availability target are met
• Achievement of agreed targets on 20/80 principle (key deliverables)
• Production in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Monthly report to bean accurate reflection of status on deliverables
• Project completion in time and within approved budget
• Accurate reporting on project status
• Set service delivery standards and lead team to achieve them
• Facilitate updated SOP’s to promote best practice
• Less than agreed fault targets

FINANCE & PLANNING

• On time completion of operational budget
• Accurate inputs to Capital budget
• Proper investigation and acceptable explanation of any budget variances

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Accurate identification of and compliance with customer/production needs
• Customer queries/complaints resolved in accordance with OB service standards
• Functional advice/support to facilitate good customer service and improve service delivery
• Above average rating of SLA

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Formal performance contracting and reviews with each staff member
• Effective and efficient utilisation of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery
• Training and development done according to WSP and performance contract
• Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each team ember annually

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Optimal (agreed%) availability of facilities
• Assets verified annually according to target set
• In time completion of maintenance/repairs
• Compliance with quality standards
• Compliance with health and safety standards
• Verification of timesheets in accordance with company policy
• Grievances, queries, complaints and disciplinary matter resolved in accordance to SABC labour policy

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 Year Technical National Diploma (Electronics –Light Current) (NQF6).
• Valid Code EB Driver’s License.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years broadcast experience at supervisory or supervisory/specialist level

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
• Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment
• Understanding of broadcast standards
• Advanced understanding of customer requirements
• Developing a Disaster Recovery / Contingency Plan
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC Financial Policy/Procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC HR Policy/Procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC Supply Chain Policy/Procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of ScheduAll
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP
• Knowledge and understanding of contracts
• Knowledge & understanding of file formats
• Knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats
• Knowledge & understanding of OHS Act
• Knowledge & understanding of IT principles