Job Description

Designation:

Unit Engineer

Category:

SuperSport

Level:

Skilled

Closing date:

10-Mar-2025

Position Type:

Permanent

Location:

MultiChoice City

:

The Organization

The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We're proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.



By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing exceptional customer experience.



Join Africa's most loved storyteller!

Key Customers:

SuperSport, Mnet, Multichoice,

Location:

Johannesburg, Randburg

Purpose of the Position:

To ensure fault resolution, installation and repair of broadcast equipment necessary to reduce operational down time. Participate in the creative design and implementation of new technology and system changes. To provide support to the Unit Technical Manager.

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Operational Delivery

Ensure quality control of the broadcast systems and equipment. Administration of engineering functions including fault reports, change control, maintenance plans, asset tracking and formal report writing Ensure availability of technical support as well as operational advice to clients Accountable for daily operations of the OB unit Assume respond when Unit Technical Manager is not available Assist with production pre-planning Assist with training and development of technician Assist units other than your dedicated unit where business requires

Budget Management

Ensure cost effective utilization of resources Ensure that there is proper CAPEX planning and budgeting input to relevant line manager

Communication

Communicate with external clients regarding the repairs and acquisitions of equipment or spare parts Ensure that feedback is provided on deliverables through appropriate communication channels

Qualification:

A National Diploma in Engineering or similar engineering qualification A+ and N+

Qualification Preferred:

A Degree advantageous

Experience

A minimum 5-7 years' experience outside broadcasting engineering or similar qualification Extensive live broadcasting knowledge

Technical Competencies

Media Budget Management Leadership qualities Fault Finding Live Broadcasting Computer literate

Behavioral Competencies

Accountability Teamwork Delegation Interpersonal support Perseverance Motivating Prioritisation * Analytical thinking