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Deputy Director: Broadcasting Technologies And Services

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
Pretoria, Hatfield, GautengPermanentR1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (this all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules)EngineeringCloses 7 August 2026

About this role

POST 26/08 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BROADCASTING TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES

REF NO: DDBTS

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

(This post is being re-advertised. Applicants who applied previously are

welcome to re-apply).

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (this all-inclusive remuneration package

consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension

Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules)

CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Broadcasting /

Telecommunications/ ICT/ Engineering/ Communication and Media studies or

equivalent relevant field, as recognised by the South African Qualifications

Authority. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Broadcasting /

Telecommunications/ ICT/ Engineering relevant environment at Assistant

Director level / middle management. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge:

Core competencies: Understanding of digital broadcasting; Understanding of

signal distribution; Understanding of Broadcasting Engineering Principles;

Acceptance of Responsibility; Communication; Initiatives; Job Knowledge;

Planning and Execution; Quality of work; Reliability; Teamwork. Technical

competencies: Broadcasting Infrastructure Development; Broadcasting

Engineering; Digital Migration Expertise; Stakeholder Management and

Collaboration; Monitoring and Evaluation.

DUTIES : To manage and coordinate the design and implementation of Broadcasting

Technologies programmes and strategies to support the achievement of the

DCDT strategic objectives. The successful candidate will: Contribute technical

insights to the development of Broadcasting Technologies programmes,

strategies and plans. Coordinate the planning and implementation of national

broadcasting infrastructure projects. Coordinate the implementation of South

Africa’s digital migration strategy from analogue to digital broadcasting and

manage the efficient use of broadcasting spectrum to enhance service quality

and expand access. Provide support on the development and review of

policies, regulations, and technical standards that govern broadcasting

services and technologies, ensuring alignment with national and international

broadcasting frameworks. Support initiatives for the adoption and integration

of emerging broadcasting technologies, such as IPTV, OTT (Over-the-Top)

services, and 5G broadcasting, to drive innovation and modernisation in the

sector. Collaborate with industry stakeholders, including public and private

broadcasters, content creators, regulatory bodies (ICASA), and international

broadcasting organisations, to foster partnerships and drive broadcasting

infrastructure development. Conduct oversight monitoring on the

implementation of projects and programmes within the broadcasting

infrastructure directorate. In addition to the above, the key result areas also

require: Project management, managing financial resources, driving change

and operational excellence and managing compliance.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cilo Tel No: (012) 427 8514, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Ms N

Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599

APPLICATIONS : Link: CLICK HERE

ANNEXURE C

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Broadcasting / Telecommunications/ ICT/ Engineering/ Communication and Media studies or equivalent relevant field, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Broadcasting / Telecommunications/ ICT/ Engineering relevant environment at Assistant Director level / middle management. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: Core competencies: Understanding of digital broadcasting; Understanding of signal distribution; Understanding of Broadcasting Engineering Principles; Acceptance of Responsibility; Communication; Initiatives; Job Knowledge; Planning and Execution; Quality of work; Reliability; Teamwork. Technical competencies: Broadcasting Infrastructure Development; Broadcasting Engineering; Digital Migration Expertise; Stakeholder Management and Collaboration; Monitoring and Evaluation.

Duties

To manage and coordinate the design and implementation of Broadcasting Technologies programmes and strategies to support the achievement of the DCDT strategic objectives. The successful candidate will: Contribute technical insights to the development of Broadcasting Technologies programmes, strategies and plans. Coordinate the planning and implementation of national broadcasting infrastructure projects. Coordinate the implementation of South Africa’s digital migration strategy from analogue to digital broadcasting and manage the efficient use of broadcasting spectrum to enhance service quality and expand access. Provide support on the development and review of policies, regulations, and technical standards that govern broadcasting services and technologies, ensuring alignment with national and international broadcasting frameworks. Support initiatives for the adoption and integration of emerging broadcasting technologies, such as IPTV, OTT (Over-the-Top) services, and 5G broadcasting, to drive innovation and modernisation in the sector. Collaborate with industry stakeholders, including public and private broadcasters, content creators, regulatory bodies (ICASA), and international broadcasting organisations, to foster partnerships and drive broadcasting infrastructure development. Conduct oversight monitoring on the implementation of projects and programmes within the broadcasting infrastructure directorate. In addition to the above, the key result areas also require: Project management, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and managing compliance.