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SABC: Internships(KZN)

About US

SABC: Internships(KZN): Established in August 1936, The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SOC) Limited (“The SABC”) is a public broadcaster (Schedule 2: “Major Public Entity” in terms of the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, “PFMA”), with a mandate to inform, educate and entertain the public of South Africa. Founded on the statute of The Broadcasting Act (The Act) the SABC’s obligations are captured in the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) Regulations and license conditions, providing five television channels and 18 Radio stations.

Post 1: News Reporter: SABC: Internships(KZN)

Job Details

Position: News Reporter KZN (Multimedia / MOJO reporters with English and IsiZulu proficiency)

Division: News and Currant Affairs

Position ID: 60022681

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
  • Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
  • Research, investigate and break stories.
  • Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
  • Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
  • Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
  • Set up and record interviews.
  • Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
  • Keep abreast of news events / developments.
  • Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
  • Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS: SABC: Internships(KZN)

  • National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
  • Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
  • Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
  • Good general knowledge
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders

HOW TO APPLY?

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Post 2: Technician: SABC: Internships(KZN)

Job Details

Position: Technician Intern KZN

Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations

Division: Technology/ RRTO

Regions: KZN

Background

SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team. Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal  clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.

Purpose

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SABC: Internships(KZN)

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
  • Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
  • Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
  • Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs.
  • Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA percentage
  • Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of ‘on air’ systems)
  • Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
  • Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure no technical on-air faults.
  • Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
  • Follow up reported faults.
  • Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
  • Report and escalate risks

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
  • BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
  • Driver’s License advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

  • IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
  • IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
  • Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

HOW TO APPLY?

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Post 3: Technical Operator : SABC: Internships(KZN)

Job Details

Position: Intern Technical Operator KZN

Report Line: Sectional Lead: Operations

Division: Technology/ RRTO

Regions: KZN

Background

SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Sound Engineering Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.

Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal  clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.

Purpose

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment. The successful intern will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SABC: Internships(KZN)

Responsibilities:

  • Execute operational production requirements.
  • Assist in operating facility equipment.
  • Mic placements as per SOP.
  • Assist to record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
  • Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
  • Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
  • Assist in monitoring for schedule changes as per customer request.
  • Assist in monitorig sound/video quality to broadcast standards.

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  • Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
  • Setup mix-minus.
  • Operating digital playout systems.
  • Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
  • On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
  • Report and escalate risk findings.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
  • Advantage:  Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
  • Driver’s License will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

HOW TO APPLY?

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