Web Developer

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the Broadcasting Act NO. 4 of 1999 in which section 7 allowed for the establishment of the SABC.

Each of the radio and television services under the SABC portfolio are licensed separately by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and required to adhere to their respective license conditions, and the provisions of the Broadcasting Act as well as the Broadcasting Charter.

Over the years, the public service provider has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the delivery of its mandate through showcasing content aimed at informing, educating and entertaining its audiences. Its portfolio includes 19 radio stations and 5 television channels which command millions of audiences on a daily basis.CLOSING DATE:  11 July 2023

PURPOSE

Effective and Efficient development, maintenance and enhancement of SABC Websites, Apps. Provide appropriated support in line with business operations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Develop SABC Apps Website/s (Internet/ Intranet to meet business and end user needs)
 Web App development in accordance with coding standards and procedures and corporate identity
 Development in agreed timelines and user requirements

Appropriate Web and App troubleshooting

 Development of Web and App design to be aligned with business requirements
 Effectively cohesion within design team in execution of design duties • Interact with the client to incorporate design ideas and best practices
 Ensure that web and app designs are responsive and accessible
 Design and implement of Content Management System (CMS) templates and plugins
 Accurate reporting to management regarding progress on design and development
 Building the division’s internal App and web capacity to execute projects against the divisional plan.
 Proper testing and code reviews
 Maintain and apply all change management
 Reporting to management on all web app and analytical components to ensure clients are continuously updated on website and app performance
Accurate Definition of Entity Relationship Diagram and Database structures
 Compliance with Methodologies and standards
 Synchronize dependencies and the interfaces between Web and App Projects

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

 Cooperation with regulatory and policy affairs to ensure compliance with broadcasting policies, legislation, regulations and licence conditions.
 Ensure compliance with SABC policy and procedures 

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

 Experience working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum) 
 Experience in Project Management
 Experience Operational Level Agreement Management (OLA’s)

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant 3 year Design/ Developer Diploma/ Degree NQF 6

EXPERIENCE

3 Years development experience

KNOWLEDGE

 Knowledge and understanding of web and app development
 Knowledge and understanding of relevant software applications
 Knowledge and understanding of new & mobile developments and convergence
 Knowledge of software development life-cycle and system designing concepts
 Knowledge of web and mobile technologies e.g HTML, CSS, Django, C#  etc.

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