Overview
Camera Operator Jobs in South Africa at MultiChoice Group
Designation:
Camera Operator
Category:
SuperSport
Level:
Skilled
Closing date:
23-Apr-2025
Position Type:
Permanent
Location:
MultiChoice City
Job Description:
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.
MultiChoice.
External customers.
Location: South Africa Johannesburg.
Purpose of the Position: To ensure that camera outputs in a live Outside Broadcast are delivered in line with the required broadcasting standards to the viewer.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Technical Operations
Ensure that camera shots are in line with live production standards practice.
Build and maintain relationships with all production stakeholders.
Deliver camera output in line with the different sporting codes and variety shows in OB and Studio productions.
Implement camera shots according to Director instructions.
Operate Outside Broadcast and Studio camera equipment.
Ensure excellent quality and efficient service through extensive sport and variety show knowledge and technical skills.
Equipment Maintenance
First line maintenance of camera equipment.
Rig and test equipment and facilities according to SOP for OB and Studio productions.
Assess risk and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate.
Identify and report equipment fault.
De rig equipment and facilities according to SOP upon completion of OB and Studio productions.
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.
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:
Grade 12 Diploma.
Drivers’ License EB Qualifications Preferred.
Diploma in Television Broadcasting/ Media Studies.
Experience
A minimum of 2-3 years Outside Broadcast Camera Operations in a live sport 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.
Exposure to variety shows.
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Customer service oriented.
Innovation and Creativity.
Camera Operation.
Quality delivery.
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Accountability.
Teamwork.
Delegation.
Interpersonal Support.
Perseverance.
Motivating.
Prioritisation.
Analytical Thinking.
Title: Camera Operator
Company: MultiChoice Group
Location: South Africa
