SABC recognizes its vibrant radio station 5FM this month, a multimedia brand that builds and shares content across digital and on-air media channels informed by the Youth. 5FM’s purpose is to bring together the youth of South Africa through the power of music. It offers  popular, new contemporary music and entertainment that connects listeners with the uniquely South African national community

5FM’s inclusive youthful mindset, combined with its passionate innovative attitude allows the station to deliver an environment where the diverse youth of South Africa meet and amplify their experiences. As an entertainment powerhouse 5FM features some of the most well-known media personalities and music DJs in South Africa, the station embraces content that is relevant for the youth and co-created with the 5FM community while proudly supporting the South African music industry.

Its brave, fun, engaged, responsive, pioneering and inclusive brand has won numerous awards, including seven consecutive Generation Next awards for Coolest Radio Station, Commercial Station of the Year at the MTN Radio Awards and the Most Influential International Station at the Worldwide Radio Summit in Los Angeles.

The above is a clear indication of why 5FM is worth bragging about. Be on the lookout as we celebrate a station that lives loud!

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Designation:                                                      Test Specialist

Department:                                                      Sales Operations

Division:                                                              Sales Division

Scale Code:                                                        403

Reports to:                                                         Business Support Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for identifying and applying test procedure to ensure system quality. The incumbent will assess the functionality, report and document bugs and flaws in the system as reported by users, provide first line support, and liaise with solution providers to eradicate these inorder to maintain excellent system functionality

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Provide first level support to users internally and feedback within SLA
• Investigate and recreate reported live database scenarios, system issues and functions in the test environment to provide solutions
• Liaise with maintenance suppliers and other IT personnel to ensure appropriate and rapid resolution of operational problems and customer requests
• Design, Manage and update test scripts and test cases
• Running diagnostic and system testing and presenting the information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Plan and Coordinate system upgrades and maintenance and provide results to relevant teams
• Develop and prepare test documents and obtain sign off test cases for change management and Log with CAB for system maintenance and upgrades
• Identifying system functions to be assessed in the applications review process.
• Defining the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used.
• Managing the test data by documenting the results of each test cycle to identify flaws.
• Interacting with and coordinating the development and validation team and ensuring that effective communication takes place.
• Identifying and eliminating redundant functions and components.
• Improving knowledge of business applications and user needs and expectations.
• Understanding and implementing industry standards and protocols.
• Review release notes and coordinate and communicate changes with stakeholders
• Review and action all tasks from project scoping sessions, workshops and functions.
• Liaising with System Suppliers around system support, change requests and control documents.
• Assist the various streams with process entrenchment and Automation
• Assist with the documentation and communication of project deliveries and technical solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing of key technologies within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or Equivalate
• 2 years’ experience in test analysis and related experience
• A proven record of experience working with computer software and coding
• Knowledge of software development and implementation
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in test techniques and programming.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to track and write articulate reports on technical assessments.
• Project management skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Understanding of Automation

All CVs must be forwarded to manakapl@sabc.co.za

Designation:                                     Project Implementation Specialist

Department:                                       Sales Operations

Division:                                             SABC Commercial Enterprises

Scale Code:                                       403

Reports to:                                         Business Support Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for Project, System and Process implementation functions within Business Support. The incumbent will work across units to ensure that all business requirements and strategies are managed and implemented within the required timeframes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Responsible for all projects emanating from the office of Business Support Manager
• Responsible for assisting documenting processes and business requirements as logged and assigned by the Business Support Manager
• Responsible for ensuring that all business processes relating to Sales Operations are documented in a uniform manner working together with the Business Analyst
• Review and action all tasks from project scoping sessions, workshops and functions.
• Liaising with System Suppliers around system support, change requests and control documents.
• Assist the various streams with process entrenchment.
• Liaise with maintenance suppliers and other IT personnel to ensure appropriate and rapid resolution of operational problems and customer requests.
• Assist with the documentation and communication of project deliveries and technical solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing of key technologies within the department.
• To help identify and implement enhancements to existing Support services and processes on an on-going basis in order to continually improve service levels.
• Working with business departments to understand the business issues and data challenges, thereafter working individually or collaborating with other analysis functions to develop business to business processes and business requirements according to agreed documentation standards
• Support and assist in the implementation of new business processes and associated systems on projects ranging up to enterprise-scale

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma/Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Organisational Management or Equivalate
• 3 years’ experience in Project Management and related experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Excellent analytical skill

All CVs must be forwarded to manakapl@sabc.co.za

(OVC) ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLD – E. CAPE

SABC will be assisting three siblings in Ngqeleni who have no food, clothing, or birth certificates.

The eldest of the three boys is 13 and taking care of his siblings. Through the current affairs show, Expressions, SABC will be assisting in restoring dignity to the young boys and making their childhood a better one. Sizwe Kupelo Foundation has stepped in to assist and promised to build them a house which will be complete on 18 July. We also communicated with the UWFM Business unit manager who confirmed that the station would be part of the handover event. Expressions will do live crossings on the day of the handover on SABC News Channel 404 and later on their show at 17:00 on SABC 1

(OVC) ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS – FS

The second Mandela day event will be in Bloemfontein together with Gift of the Givers and Life Line Foundation to assist young girls with social support for as long as possible. The intervention will take place on 18 July with Lesedi FM doing live crossings and SABC 2 will be part of the event. We are going to donate food, blankets, kitchen appliances, and more.

DONATION OF SABC PRODUCTION CLOTHES TO NGOS IN STANGER KZN

SABC will also continue to support the victims of the KZN floods this month.

Below are some of the SABC Radio activities:

This month, SABC celebrates Lotus FM, the only national radio station that caters to five Indian linguistic groups and three religious’ groups. Known as the leader of the South African Indian lifestyle & culture, Lotus FM is an information hub for the South African Indian communities embracing its listeners’ Western and Eastern lifestyles. Lotus FM models its brand on a sense of excellence – positioning itself as the leader of the South African Indian experience that reflects and impacts upon the richness and diversity of listeners’ culture, language, and music; a proudly South African radio station acknowledging and embracing the Indian roots and heritage.

With a reputation as a family radio station, Lotus FM prides itself on quality content that educates, entertains, and informs its audiences. At the heart of its content offering are the promotion of democracy, equal rights, nation-building, and human rights as per the SABC mandate

The station has proudly been on-air since 1983 with a semi-national footprint (KZN, Gauteng, PE, CT) and last year scooped the award for Best PBS Radio station at the Radio Awards 2021. Lotus FM is also headquartered at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in Kwa Zulu Natal.

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