Artisan: Instrumentation

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the Broadcasting Act NO. 4 of 1999 in which section 7 allowed for the establishment of the SABC. Each of the radio and television services under the SABC portfolio are licensed separately by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and required to adhere to their respective license conditions, and the provisions of the Broadcasting Act as well as the Broadcasting Charter. Over the years, the public service provider has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the delivery of its mandate through showcasing content aimed at informing, educating and entertaining its audiences. Its portfolio includes 19 radio stations and 5 television channels which command millions of audiences on a daily basis.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To install, maintain and repair instrumentation equipment and systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability of Air-conditioning Plants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain the building management system. Carry out maintenance of the air conditioning controls Install, replace and calibrate sensing, actuating and monitoring of pneumatic and electronic controls Program programmable logic controllers for various types of sensors and actuators to ensure required results Daily checks on the air conditioning system via BMS Respond to, diagnose and resolve BMS and controls emergencies. Assist management in formulating equipment and materials list as required. Assist with monitoring of projects to specification. Carry out minor changes to various systems as requested. Perform fault finding and root cause analysis on the controls. Capturing maintenance feedback on the maintenance management system against the allocated work order or maintenance request. Read and understand instrumentation drawings. Provide inputs and perform work on instrumentation related projects as and when required. Collaborate with contractors and other construction professionals, Be prepared to be on Standby-Duties 24/7 and work overtime as and when required. Take leadership responsibility and supervise work on instrumentation/controls to ensure that the work is carried out safely in line with SABC standards. Adhere to safety SOPs and regulations when working on Plant and Equipment to minimize the injuries on duty. Carry out any lawful instruction as directed by the line management

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Qualified Instrumentation Mechanician (Minimum of NTC3 or N3 & Trade Test Certificate) / relevant qualification (NQF Level 4) National technical qualification certificate (N3) 5 years' experience in the installation, maintenance and repairs of instrumentation equipment Be a qualified Instrumentation artisan Drivers License and owning a vehicle will be an added advantage. Be computer literate.

KNOWLEDGE

PLC level programming skills Air conditioning controls Knowledgeable on operating systems for building management systems Good oral and written communication skills and tact skills Proficiency in the repair and configuration of both digital, analogue, and pneumatic instrumentation Good planning and organisational skills Ability to deliver coherent instructions, both written and oral Able to read blueprints and technical drawings Ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion - simultaneously Ability to prioritise jobs to meet the requirements of a broadcast installation Orientation and commitment to customer service Ability to plan and control projects. Deadline:10th May,2026