Download DIVISION: Technology BUSINESS UNIT: Henley TV Facilities

DIVISION:
Technology
BUSINESS UNIT:
Henley TV Facilities
POSITION:
News Broadcast IT Specialist
REPORT LINE:
Technology Manager: News Facilities
SALARY SCALE CODE: 300
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
The position needs to administer, install, configure, repair and support the Broadcast
Media Network/s of the News Facilities Local area network (LAN). Maintain network
hardware and software. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system
users. Perform necessary maintenance to support network availability thereby
ensuring the Broadcast Networks high performance, security, backups and
redundancy for on air operational broadcasts 24 hours a day. May need to supervise
other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and
implement network security measures.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Perform, plan and control the efficient preventative and corrective
maintenance and repair of computer/ network equipment and network
domain/s to provide optimal functionality, whilst ensuring adherence to
manufacturing specifications.
 Monitor system & network performance to determine whether adjustments
need to be made, and provide security measures, troubleshooting and
maintenance as needed.
 Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and
system problems, and replace defective components when and where
necessary.
 Perform and maintain data backups, disaster recovery operations and system
imaging. Plan contingencies, plan and apply back –up strategies and develop
their implementations
 Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability,
and compatibility with existing system and make purchase recommendations
to improve systems and network configuration.
 Supporting broadcast networks and automation, hardware and software.
Maintaining integration between different broadcast media servers.
 Configure and install facilities/ servers/ computers, networks & broadcast
equipment / integration, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and
optimal delivery on client’s needs and requirements.
 Plan, coordinate, and implement IT security measures.
 Sound administration, ensuring accurate registering of changes, faults, time,
costs and solutions.
 Update and maintain technical documentation and plans for future reference.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness).
Physically able.
 S4 Information Technology, National diploma in Information Technology or
equivalent engineering qualification. MCSE certification or equivalent may be
considered.
 5 Years experience in technical maintenance & fault finding of broadcasting
equipment within a Broadcast Environment.
 Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team
if required.
 Good understanding of the workings of a TV studio and/or TV Facility.
 Knowledge of Broadcast Media/ Video server environment.
 Software development, VB, .Net and MSSQL / MS Access is a requirement
for at least one of the positions.
 Ability to work under pressure in particular - live television studio environment.
 Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, shifts and adapt to
circumstances.
 The ability to work independently, in a team and be self motivated is essential.
 Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word and Power Point.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT/EXPERIENCE
 Software development, VB, .Net and MSSQL / MS Access can be an
advantage.
 Knowledge and experience of Broadcast Media/ Video server environment.
 Knowledge, experience & understanding of digital television file formats.
 Knowledge, experience & understanding of HP hardware.
 Experience in repairs of broadcasting equipment, understanding of broadcast
standards.
 Knowledge, experience & understanding of IT platforms of broadcast servers;
Omneon, Quantel EVS and AVID with Omnibus Automation and Control and
broadcast hardware. Allowing the knowledgebase to cover Apple Macs and
new emerging technologies, using various operating systems; Windows, MAC
OS, Linux and VX Works.
 The ability to work independently, in a team and be self motivated is essential.
 Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word and Power Point.
Applications to be sent to: [email protected]
Closing Date 2 March 2012
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the
Employment Equity Act and the SABC’s Employment Equity initiatives. If you have
not had any response within six weeks of the closing date, please accept that your
application has been unsuccessful.