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Opportunity with Purpose.
Broadcasting & Media · Verified
Employer: eNCA
Location: JHB North, Gauteng
Employment type: Permanent
Reference: eNCA184
Posted: 6 October 2026
Work level: Skilled
Salary: Market related
EE position: No
About the opportunity
e.tv / eNCA is looking for a Production Assistant to provide operational, production and technical support for live and recorded news programmes across television and digital platforms.
The role supports studio preparation and live broadcast execution, while coordinating production documentation, autocue operations, sponsorship elements and communication between editorial, production and technical teams.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain the studio before, during and after productions.
- Conduct pre-broadcast checks and escalate problems promptly.
- Ensure equipment, production resources and visual assets are correctly positioned.
- Check graphics, sponsorship elements and other visual assets against the programme rundown.
- Support the Technical Director, Studio Floor Coordinator and production teams during broadcasts.
- Operate the autocue and keep scripts correctly formatted and updated.
- Communicate production instructions to presenters, contributors and studio personnel.
- Monitor programme schedules and studio readiness.
- Coordinate with Final Control regarding commercial breaks and sponsorship elements.
- Prepare and maintain rundowns, guest lists, schedules and other production documentation.
- Maintain accurate production records and support production logistics.
- Coordinate communication between editorial, production, technical and operational teams.
- Maintain a safe, clean and professional studio environment.
- Report hazards, operational risks and safety concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive editorial and production information.
- Participate in training and professional development.
- Work effectively with editorial, production, technical, studio and operational teams.
Requirements
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential.
- Diploma in Television Production, Media Studies, Broadcasting, Journalism or a related field – Essential.
Experience
- 4 years' television production experience, preferably in news operations – Essential.
Additional requirements
- Code B driver's licence – Recommended.
- Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate.
- Dalet or another NRCS – Intermediate.
- English – Advanced.
Key competencies
- Contributing to Team Success.
- Decision Making.
- Managing Work.
- Planning and Organising.
- Risk Taking.
How to apply
Candidates who meet the requirements can apply directly through the employer's MCI Direct Hire recruitment system (Ref: eNCA184).
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