Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer — Live TV & IP Tech

Placements24

East London

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Broadcast Engineer for East London, SA. You’ll lead maintenance, operation, and advancement of broadcast facilities, ensuring smooth transmission across platforms.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, implement new broadcast technologies, and manage IT/network integration. A strong background in RF, video/audio signal flows, and live environments is required, with relevant certifications or degrees advantageous.

Qualifications

7+ years in broadcast engineering, in a live environment.
Deep knowledge of TV standards and signal formats (SD/HD/UHD).
Hands-on with major broadcast hardware (Sony/Grass Valley/Harris/Evertz).
Troubleshoot RF, video, audio and networking in broadcast.
Strong IT networking (TCP/IP, Ethernet) in broadcast workflows.
Experience with video servers, automation, and archiving is a plus.
Certifications (e.g., SBE) or related degree are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Oversee installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of broadcast equipment.
Ensure integrity and quality of audio/video signals across the chain.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex broadcast issues promptly.
Implement and manage IP-based broadcast systems and IT integration.
Monitor feeds, pro-actively identify problems, plan upgrades.
Develop technical docs, procedures, and schematics.
Provide technical support and training to staff.
Stay updated on emerging broadcast technologies and best practices.