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Specialist: Electronic Program Guide (12738) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Higher National Certificate , National Certificate
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

Specialist: Electronic Program Guide (12738) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Specialist: Electronic Program Guide (12738)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

  • Design and Implementation of and Metadata/EPG system Â
  • Configuration and maintenance of the Metadata/EPG systems.
  • Installation of Metadata/EPG systems.
  • Make sure installation and configurations has been carried as per specifications and agreement
  • Carry out a Site Acceptance test according to the agreed test cases.
  • Interfacing the Metadata/EPG system with TVBMS and Radio system to extract Metadata/EPG information
  • Ensure accurate EPG information is available on SABC DTT/DTH/OTT/Digital media (Websites, applications) platforms
  • Developing Business Requirements Documents for future development of Metadata/EPG Systems.
  • Metadata/EPG information can be displayed on STB and on all digital platforms as per business requirements.
  • Carry out functionality tests as per platform from End to End and fix any bugs
  • Carry out data integrity test and report to TVBMS/Radio for fixing
  • Ensure both the main and backup systems are always active and ready to process Metadata/EPG data.
  • Monitor the availability of Metadata/EPG info on the Monitoring system and make the channels aware.
  • Making monitoring system available for the channels usage.
  • Ensure Metadata/EPG is fully and properly integrated into the User Interface.
  • Ensure the receiving devices reflects accurate Metadata/EPG and all components like Parental Codes are functioning well.
  • Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
  • Complete all project documentation as per the applicable standards.
  • Collate the project plan with that of the vendor to make sure plans are in sync.
  • Compile a project closure report and make sure all relevant stakeholders sign.

TECHINCAL EFFICIENCY

  • Understanding of DVB tables.
  • Understanding of Networks.
  • Understanding of Computer Systems.
  • Understanding of Broadcast workflows.
  • Understanding of Broadcast standards regarding Metadata/EPG.
  • Understanding of OTT systems requirements regarding Metadata/EPG.
  • Understanding of Transport Stream packets as well as Mpeg2-ts.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

  • Liaison with Stakeholder internally and externally on all matters regarding Metadata/EPG and all matters of association.
  • Ensuring End to end testing with stakeholders.
  • Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems/Information Technology

EXPERIENCE

  • 2 years proven background in the EPG environment.
  • A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
  • Computer literate.
  • Client service oriented.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Team Player

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on career2.successfactors.eu to apply

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