Team Leader: Lighting and Electrical

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: 10 JULY 2023

PURPOSE

Effective and efficient management of own cost centre and crews to support TV production in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards. Plan, coordinate and administer skills/ resources required for TVOB productions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Draft, communicate and implement SOP’s in close liaison with department head
 Revenue generation initiatives
 Compliance with Transfer Pricing Structure in determining tariffs
 Accurate calculation and submission of Capex inputs into budget
 Ongoing control of operational expenses e.g. overtime, transport, freelance to be within approved budget
 Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget variances on monthly basis
 Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
 Finance & Planning
 On-time completion of budget as per required format & guidelines
 Accurate calculation and submission of Capex inputs into budget
 Supervise Individual & Team Performance

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

 Effective planning, scheduling and coordinating of resources to ensure competent service delivery
 Appropriate design completed on time to match nature of production
 Quality compliance in accordance with electrical best practice
 Effective liaison/ coordination with rest of production team to ensure synchronisation
 Optimal utilization of facilities/ resources
 Ongoing observation of needs, liaison with production team and dynamic control of lighting and power requirements to best serve operational needs
 Availability of skilled operators and updated resource pool at all times

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

 Full compliance with SABC customer service standards
 Compliance as per relevant SOP’s
 Time Management
 Accurate calculation, preparation & submission of timesheets

 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

 On time delivery, within scope and within specifications
 Above average SLA rating
 Appropriate design completed on time to match nature of production
 Attending to customer queries/ complaints including accurate advice & guidance

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

 Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery
 Retain & transfer scarce skills in accordance with Company skills retention policy
 Supervise and monitor Individual & Team Performance

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

NQF 6 (level 6) National Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Diploma in arts and technology/ Stage lighting or equivalent qualification

 EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years continuous service of relevant post- electrical/Millwright qualification or Broadcast Lighting and design experience. 3 years should be on team leader/crew leader level.
Electrical trade test together with wireman’s license or equivalent
Exposure in project management, and proficient in computer skills
Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing

 KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and understanding of HR Policy/Procedures
Rigging, assembling, setting up, and installing electrical & TV lighting resources and equipment to ensure effective / efficient broadcast support
Ad Hoc repairing and maintaining of electrical cabling and distribution equipment
Ad Hoc repairing and maintenance of lighting equipment

ADVANTAGE

Understanding of OB or /and Henley operations
Basic knowledge and understanding of generator repairs and maintenance
Code EB driver’s license

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