EVS Operator - MultiChoice Group

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 an exceptional customer experience.

MultiChoice has a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy to ensure a productive and healthy workplace. By submitting your application for employment, you warrant to MultiChoice that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and accept that you will be required to submit your vaccination certificate during the recruitment process. In processing your information we will comply with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Purpose of the Position:

To ensure that the recording of the live sources, storyline creation and playback are done in accordance with the requirements of the script and show.

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Technical Operations

• Build and maintain relationships with all production stakeholders
• Deliver EVS outputs in line with the different sporting codes
• Ensure EVS outputs are in line with Director instructions

• Communicate technical errors related to the Production to the Director immediately
• Ensure excellent quality and efficient service through extensive sport knowledge and technical skills

Equipment Maintenance

• First line maintenance of EVS equipment
• Rig and test EVS equipment and facilities according to SOP
• Assess risk and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate
• Identify and report equipment fault
• De rig equipment and facilities according to SOP upon completion of production

Professional Conduct

• Effective management of personal schedules
• Ensure compliance to all internal governance through adherence to the policies and procedures of the company during productions.

Communication

• Ensure effective written and verbal (email and cellphone) communication with relevant production stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation on productions.

Self-Development

• Take initiative to improve technical skills that would be to the advantage of the department and keep abreast of emerging industry related trends

Qualifications Essentials:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Diploma in Television Broadcasting/ Media Studies
• Drivers’ License EB
• Degree Advantageous

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ EVS experience in a Studio Sport Broadcasting environment
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work in groups as well as individually
• Equipment competency

Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)

• Media/ Broadcast
• Recording
• Innovative
• Creativity
• Customer service oriented

Behavioural Competencies (List the key behavioural competencies)

• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Interpersonal Support
• Perseverance
• Motivating
• Prioritisation
• Analytical Thinking

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Television Broadcasting/ Media Studies
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ EVS experience in a Studio Sport Broadcasting environment
• Drivers’ License EB