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These jobs were popular with other job seekersInstallation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasting requirements.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYKeep inventory of DTT Head End assets up to date.Maintenance and repairs of encoding, multiplexing and associated midlleware to ensure it complies with manufacturers specifications.Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasters requirements.Training of technical and operational staff.Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends.Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time.Provide relevant quality management information and consultation to Radio and TV, in order to influence the development and planning decision making processes.Ensure optimal alignment between technology and the radio stations and TV channels needs and requirements.Keep SABC in line with latest technological features.Ensure continual technology renewal and footprint optimisation in order to enhance efficiencies.Provide long-term technology planning, aligned with SABC Radio and TV strategy.Take responsibility for the technical contact with Telkom and Sentech, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC technical needs and requirements.Liaise with TV and Radio and relevant technology business units, in order to ensure optimal delivery on transmission technology needs and requirements.Liaise with SABC Technical working groups (SAG and EBAF requirements).Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance.Monitor compliance in line with Occupational Health Safety Act.STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENTLiaison with Sentech in connection with Event Information Table related queries and all matters of association.Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharingINHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:QUALIFICATIONSBTech or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.Relevant Master's degree will be an added advantageProfessional registration as engineer or technologistEXPERIENCE6_+ Years technical experience in broadcasting with exposure to radio and TV of which 3 year Management experience, proven track record in the optimal application of technology in radio and TV.A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcastingClient service oriented.Good communications skills.Ability to work under pressure.Team PlayerTECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESGood overview of frequency planning environmentAbility to simultaneously think on both broad-picture and detailed-orientated scalesExcellent understanding of intellectual property concepts?To keep abreast of International Broadcast and technology trends in multimedia/digital broadcastingThorough understanding of RF/Transmitter environmentUnderstand of policy, SOP and procedures relating human resourceDevelopment of strategyUnderstanding of human resource and labour policiesProject managementLabour Statute TrainingSound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to broad HR legislationDesired Experience & QualificationBUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCYKeep inventory of DTT Head End assets up to date.Maintenance and repairs of encoding, multiplexing and associated midlleware to ensure it complies with manufacturers specifications.Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasters requirements.Training of technical and operational staff.Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends.Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time.Provide relevant quality management information and consultation to Radio and TV, in order to influence the development and planning decision making processes.Ensure optimal alignment between technology and the radio stations and TV channels needs and requirements.Keep SABC in line with latest technological features.Ensure continual technology renewal and footprint optimisation in order to enhance efficiencies.Provide long-term technology planning, aligned with SABC Radio and TV strategy.Take responsibility for the technical contact with Telkom and Sentech, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC technical needs and requirements.Liaise with TV and Radio and relevant technology business units, in order to ensure optimal delivery on transmission technology needs and requirements.Liaise with SABC Technical working groups (SAG and EBAF requirements).Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance.Monitor compliance in line with Occupational Health Safety Act.STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENTLiaison with Sentech in connection with Event Information Table related queries and all matters of association.Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing Media, Audiovisual & Publishing These jobs were popular with other job seekers

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