Vacancies
Audio Production Intern - Closing date for applications 22 November 2024
South African Library for the Blind
12-month Internship Opportunity
SALB Audio Production Section – Eastern Cape (Makhanda)
The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public Entity under the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998
In support of the Government’s concerted efforts to alleviate the current unemployment crisis, particularly amongst persons with disabilities, youth, and women, the Provincial Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture in the Mpumalanga provided funding to the SA Library for the Blind (SALB) for employment of unemployed youth, albeit for the short term.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified SA citizens to be considered for placement in a 12-month Internship Opportunity in the Audio Production section of the SALB.
The start date for the successful candidate will be 6 January 2025:
Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have Grade 12 (Matric); and possess an N6 (or higher-level qualification) in administration and/or in an audio/sound engineering field. Proficiency in Setswana/Sesotho language is a necessity, together with the ability to communicate effectively in English as a business language. There will also be occasions requiring narration from the intern, therefore a voice test is required. Relevant audio-related and/or sound engineering background, or practical exposure would be advantageous.
Main tasks:
The intern will be assigned to the SALB Audio Production Section, and their primary responsibilities will include verification checks of books. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, and the intern will also be exposed to various functions, inclusive of administrative functions within the Audio Production Section. There will also be occasions requiring narration from the intern.
Remuneration:
Annual CTC Salary is around R85 887 per annum.
No other monetary benefits, nor relocation or accommodation benefits are attached to this role.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: 22 November 2024.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and would like to apply for the position should submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates/qualifications and of his/her SA ID and the voice test to: The Head: Human Resources; SA Library for the Blind; PO Box 115; Grahamstown; 6140 or email [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE:
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• In support of the National drives and initiatives, persons from designated groups,
persons with disabilities, women, and youth are encouraged to apply.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to the Internship opportunity.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials should be made available on appointment.
• Certification on certificates and documentation should not be older than 6 months.
• Although we would like to inform applicants of the outcome of their application, it is
not always possible to get around to that within a reasonable time. Should you as an
applicant not hear back from the SALB within one month of the closing date of this
position, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.