Driver/Technical Operator

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The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation is looking to recruit professionals in different functional areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to use and develop your skills and in support of an evolving and improving SBC.

Post title: Driver/Technical Operator

Reporting to: Transport Supervisor

Salary Band: Band 1 (SR7k-SR9k) + Applicable Allowances

Job Description

Job Purpose

Driver

Perform driving duties for the Corporation, as assigned, and discharge with zeal, responsibilities associated with allocated vehicles.

Technical Operator

Carry out studio and field assignments for TV and Radio programmes, news and outside broadcasting, ensuring high standard outputs.

Key Result Areas

FUNCTIONAL

Driver

Assist in the movement of the SBC’s day-to-day operations
Ensure safety of passengers under responsibility, during any journey
Ensure the upkeeping of vehicle allocated to.
Drive responsibly, abiding to road regulations and respecting the Corporation’s policies relevant to transport and driving.
Assist the Security Officer to record vehicle number, driver, time, and mileage of vehicle before leaving the SBC premises.
Ensure that daily vehicle report sheets for each journey are properly filled in and initiated by the person concerned.

Technical Operator

Perform the role of Camera, Sound or Lighting Operator, as required and commensurate with experience and training
Work in collaboration with other staff involved in producing programmes or news
Ensure high standard outputs in terms of high-quality camera and/or sound work, as well as effective lighting
Test and check all equipment before leaving for field assignments to detect possible faults or damages
Report promptly, any fault or damage to equipment
Ensure long life, reliability, and safekeeping of all equipment, through their proper handling, transportation, and storage
Produce reports on all matters associated with areas of functional responsibility,
Any other relevant duties assigned by the line manager(s).

ORGANISATIONAL

Ensure cost-effective utilisation of Resources.

Specifically:

Eliminate or Reduce Wastage, where identified
Continually find ways to perform functions cost-effectively
Proper Planning to reduce costs
Ensure equipment & assets are used and maintained properly

Assist in the development and promotion of a Safety, Health & Environmental culture within the SBC.

Set a personal example in Health & Safety compliance through:

Observing safe working practices as advised and instructed
Considering Safety & Health of self and others who may be affected by work activities
Being an advocate of greener environmental practices, notably in Energy saving and cutting down on waste
Reporting incidents or hazards which have led or may lead to injury
Building and enhancing an adequate knowledge of, and compliance with the Health and Safety principles and practices, consistent with your responsibilities.

Benefits

On the job training for the technical roles will be provided to the selected candidate.

We are offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

Driving licence 2, 4,5,6 and driving experience
Secondary level of education
Ability to communicate well, verbally with both internal and external customers.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with a degree of autonomy and to use one’s own initiative.

Essential Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Technician Certificate or equivalent.
Experience in a broadcast and/or audio-visual field
IT Competent, particularly in use of Email, Microsoft Word and Excel at Intermediate Level

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

TEAMWORK	Fosters a sense of team spirit by establishing strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrating respect for other team members and proactively offering support. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Works collaboratively with others by seeking to understand and make best use of team members’ diverse ideas, working styles, skills and backgrounds. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Takes ownership of tasks and functional responsibilities. Presents oneself as a credible representative of the Corporation and demonstrates a commitment to delivering on one’s duties. Justifies decisions taken, with confidence, openness and honesty. Takes responsibility for seeing efforts through. Makes sound and fair judgment. Makes informed and accountable conclusions and decisions. Is open to feedback and uses errors or oversights as learning points.
ADAPTABILITY	Easily adjusts priorities, activities, and attitude to meet new deadlines and information and to achieve objectives. Anticipates and responds with energy, to new challenges, the unfamiliar and the urgent. Thinks of ways to make changes work, rather than resisting them. Makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of a changing environment. Plans ahead and has an alternative option in case things go wrong or unexpected. Keeps an open mind and shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques that embrace change. Able to prioritize effectively and plan flexibly to be able to deal with change.
RELIABILITY	Is dependable and can be relied on in different circumstances. Gets the job well-done every time and within deadlines. Shows up to work on time. Goes the extra mile to produce expected results even in tight deadlines. Persists through difficult tasks and brings out credible results.
CONDUCT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS	Behaves in a professional and appropriate way to set the right example in the workplace. Takes responsibility for own actions; accepts own mistakes and does not blame others for a job not well done or not done. Behaves in a manner that is accepting, respectful and inclusive of all people. Puts continuous effort into building and maintaining relationships. Accepts conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships. Responds willingly to requests for help and information, where possible Is honest and open-minded. Has a ‘can-do’ and ‘wil

How To Apply

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or to apply, please forward application form and supporting documents to the attention of the Head of Human Resources, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation, PO Box 321, Union Vale or email [email protected]

Detailed job descriptions and the application form are available on our website: www.sbc.sc

Closing date is Monday 7th September 2026.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.

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