TECHNOLOGY VACANCIES
POSITION
DEPARTMENT
SCALE CODE
REPORT LINE
POST ID
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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN
TV OB (TELEVISION OUTSIDE BROADCASTS)
401
MANAGER HIGH TECHNOLOGY LINKS
60002867
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure microwave equipment is in good working condition. To ensure permanent microwave
receive points are in optimum condition. To maintain set up, install and operate broadcast
equipment to support productions in line with broadcast standards. To design maintain and repair
equipment and systems to ensure functional and well equipped High Tech Department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Ensure microwave equipment is in good working condition
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Ensure permanent microwave receive points are good working condition.
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Ensure all cables and mechanical microwave equipment are serviced
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Survey multiple microwave productions
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Design and repair specialized equipment and systems
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Coordinate Sections of Major productions
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Introduce new technologies
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Research and develop New Technologies and systems
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Operate specialized outside broadcast equipment
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Planning ,rigging, set up and operating broadcast equipment.
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Providing Technical/Operational Support and Advice.
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Performing Preventative and Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities
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Preparing equipment and controlling and monitoring technical quality during productions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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3 year national diploma ( Electronics light Current)
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At least 8 years relevant post qualification experience
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Knowledge and understanding of microwave equipment and systems
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Knowledge and understanding of circuit diagrams
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Knowledge and understanding of flow diagrams
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Knowledge and understanding of IP and file formats
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Knowledge and understanding of Communication Technologies
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Knowledge and understanding of Broadcast Standards
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Knowledge and understanding of Audio and Video formats
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Knowledge and understanding of TV operations systems, workflows and processes
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Knowledge and understanding of the OHS Act
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Knowledge and understanding of rigging best practice
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Prepared to work as part of a team.
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Prepared to travel and work irregular hours
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Prepared to work according to a standby roster
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Computer literate Microsoft office packages.
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Drivers License
PERSONAL SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES
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Keen interest in routine maintenance and keeping equipment in good working order
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Functional
advice/support
to
customer/stakeholders
to
improve
quality
of
productions/broadcast.
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Effective troubleshooting to rectify production/ broadcast problems in the shortest possible
time frame.
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Correct application/operation of specialized production/broadcast equipment to ensure best
broadcast quality.
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Ability to work as part of a team
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Ability to innovate and design new systems
A practical and written skill test may be conducted to evaluate competency for the position
Interested candidates must apply with a concise CV to recruitmentHRSSC@sabc.co.za
Closing Date: 10 July 2015
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designation groups in terms of the
Employment Equity Act and the SABC’s Employment Equity initiatives. Correspondence will only be
entered into with short listed candidates. If you have not had any response within six weeks of the
closing date, please accept that your application has not been successful