CMED075-2026 AUDIOVISUAL EDITOR

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND EVENTS

Division: Strategic Communication

Section: Corporate Communication

Location: Tshwane House, Pretoria Central

Reference number

CMED075-2026

Position

AUDIOVISUAL EDITOR

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T11 – T12

Scale

T11:    R434 688,00 – R603 720,00 per annum

T12:    R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

T11:    R585 211,00 – R800 357,00 per annum

T12:    R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum

Job purpose

To produce audiovisual products (video footage) to communicate organisational messages and information to internal and external stakeholders using the various approved communication platforms of the City of Tshwane

Appointment 

requirements

T11: Grade 12 with Certificate in Film and Television Production, Video Technology or Multimedia Studies

T12: An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Audiovisual/Videography/Video Production, Film Studies, Visual Arts or any other study field related to the position

At least two years’ relevant working experience in an audiovisual field

Knowledge and understanding of audiovisual operating systems, hardware and software for planning, editing, scripting, post-production techniques and streaming using Vmix or OBS

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; creative thinking skills with an excellent eye for detail; ability to handle stress and work under pressure; good time management and planning skills; analytical thinking skills; good judgement and ability to make sound decisions in complex situations; good communication skills; multi-camera set-up skills for video studio shoots; knowledge of recording programmes or activity in the studio; knowledge of the principles of lighting, staging, focusing and filtering to achieve a specific visual look for broadcast purposes; knowledge of camera placement and composing shots; knowledge of using  editing software to piece together stills, footage, sound effects, dialog and animation effects; ability to prepare or plan a video production; ability to add video filters and cutaways for  final video mixing; ability to do voice-over recording; ability to synchronise voice with picture according to a script; animatics design skills; computer graphics animator skills

Primary functions

Work closely with departments, political offices, digital media and graphics teams within the City of Tshwane to produce high-quality videos that showcase the City’s brand, projects and programmes

Develop concepts and storyboards for videos

Manage streaming services for City events, including Bid Adjudication Committee, Council and Municipal Public Accounts Committee meetings

Operate cameras, lighting equipment and audio gear during shoots

Edit video footage to create high-quality videos that meet the City’s brand management standards

Collaborate with the communication, marketing and events team to produce engaging video content for social media, websites and other marketing channels

Keep up to date with industry trends and techniques and make recommendations for new approaches and tools to enhance the City’s video production capabilities, such as animation for story onboarding

Develop videos and edit graphics and post such on the City’s YouTube channel

Configure, maintain and troubleshoot video, audio, lighting and other production equipment

Create relevant content and professional video products for target audiences by making use of multi-camera and audio mixing equipment

Produce videos that are edited digitally and streamed for a variety of uses across various communication platforms

Participate in the entire production process, from ideation and storyboarding to filming, editing and postproduction

Provide technical skills and support in operating and maintaining proper levels and calibration of audio, camera and other production equipment

Develop and maintain an appropriate logging system for all video products recorded and completed jobs

Troubleshoot problems and issues with the equipment and/or repair the equipment used

Understand social media platforms and delivery formats

SAP

S70001966

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Oarabile Motabogi (012 358 7449) or Faith Mangwegape (012 358 5350)