Job Description

Intern: Engineer - JHB

eMedia, in proud partnership with MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority), is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for the year 2025/2026. The Intern will be hosted at e.tv Johannesburg in the position of Engineer Intern.

Location:

Johannesburg

Job Type:

Fixed-Term, Internship

About the Job

The individual in the role is required to terminate video, audio and control cables used in the eNCA production environment, troubleshoot systems used in studio productions, postproduction, editing audio final mix and signal distribution facilities. Schedule, perform and report maintenance is the same arears.

About the Company

e.tv is South Africa's biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups. As the most viewed English Channel in the country, we are the destination of choice for local and international entertainment, the ultimate home of great stories.

Roles and Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repairs

+ Testing functionality of video, audio and control cables and repair where necessary.
+ Terminating cables with the correct connectors to the highest standard
+ Preparing studio systems for production
+ Bench test broadcast equipment for functionality
+ Performing repairs to broadcast equipment at board level (including soldering)
+ Checking network status
+ Checking network device status and any network traffic issues

Technical Support

+ Responding to technical issues reported by phone or by email
+ Assisting workshop walk-in support requests
+ Assisting field operations with servicing ENG kits
+ Performing broadcast support system checks as per SOP

Installation and maintenance

+ Removing old equipment from racks and technical furniture (Decommissioning)
+ Installing new equipment in server racks and technical furniture (Commissioning)
Scheduling, performing and reporting on systems maintenance as per SOP

Escalation

+ Escalating technical issues to experienced engineers for assistance to resolution
+ Escalating reported technical issues to the manager for notification and information sharing
+ Liaising with suppliers and OEMs locally and internationally to assist in resolving technical problems

Report Writing

+ Writing shift report and at the end of the shift outlining the reported incidents, steps taken to resolve and incident status
+ Providing equipment fault reports after diagnostics to issue to suppliers and OEMs for repairs
+ Sharing assigned tasks system status

Documentation

Keeping record of findings during the troubleshooting process Reading and interpreting system drawings for troubleshooting and workflow understanding Updating systems and workflow changes on the system drawings

About You

Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential Diploma in

Engineering/Computer Systems (

NQF Level 6) - Essential

Competencies:

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Intermediate English language proficiency Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring thorough and careful completion of tasks Ability to monitor and follow up on delegated assignments and projects effectively Commitment to continuous learning by actively seeking and applying new knowledge and skills Effective participation in meetings, considering the needs and contributions of others Good planning and organising skills to manage tasks and ensure efficient work completion

Additional Requirements:

Must be a South African citizen Must be under the age of 35 * Candidates who have previously participated or are currently engaged in a SETA-funded internship are not eligible.