This technical position works within our small IT team and is the main point of contact for receiving incoming support requests for SYSPRO and associated software products.

Main Accountabilities include:

• Support both front- and back-end of the SYSPRO ERP Application including accounting, distribution and associated reporting services
• Troubleshoot requests and follow appropriate procedures
• In conjunction with the IT help-desk, responsible for the timeous resolution of SYSPO support queries, including liaising with SYSPRO and third-party vendors
• Responsible for the prioritisation of all SYSPRO report requests and the upgrade of existing reports using SSRS
• First point of contact for report related queries and troubleshooting
• Escalation point for Finance related queries
• In conjunction with the department managers, reviewing existing departmental processes and ensuring that such processes are updated or optimise
• Assist when required with testing and implementation of SYSPRO port upgrades
• Ownership of the Weylandts report writing structures and access to information process

Key requirements:

Qualifications and experience:

• Ideally, educated to Diploma level in IT or Finance
• Financial Background essential
• Accounting Knowledge (either qualification or practical experience)
• SYSPRO certification beneficial
• SYSPRO Administration experience
• Microsoft SQL and SYSPRO Report writing
• Crystal Report writing
• Tableau BI or Microsoft Power-BI Experience beneficial
• Analytical, good technical skills, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyses information skillfully and uses initiative to improve processes. Works well in group problem-solving situations and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Requires excellent knowledge of MS-SQL server, SSRS Reporting, Crystal reports, VB scripting, Excel and Power-BI, Windows servers, and desktop operating systems including Microsoft Office products
• Understand businesses processes, regardless of whether the process falls into Finance, Procurement or Distribution
• Be technically aware with a good understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and Programing Technologies
• Up to date with Syspro ERP systems
• Communication skills to communicate technical information to non-technical people
• Have the drive and commitment to continue professional development and train others within the business to impart their ERP knowledge for the future sustainability of the business

This is a highly specialised position and only candidates who meet the above criteria should apply.

Posted on 26 Apr 12:13

Afda (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school-of-its-kind in South Africa, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. Afda is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools.

Applications are invited for the position of: Lecturer – in Editing and Data and Grading. 

As the Discipline Lecturer for Editing, Afda is looking for a committed and dedicated industry professional to lecture and provide support to undergraduate students in the disciplines of undergraduate Picture Editing and Data and Grading.

The position requires someone with drive and initiative who is able to motivate students and guide them into the world of editing for the screen. The candidate needs to demonstrate a willingness to embrace Afda’s unique pedagogy which is the basis of the interdisciplinary teaching at AFDA. There is also a strong emphasis on cultural relevance within the teaching and the need to help the students identify and develop a distinctive African voice to their films. In this way, we hope to be able to contribute to nation building and build the foundations for a sustainable local film industry.

The following duties will be expected to be fulfilled

Duties:

• Lecturing first and second-year undergraduate degree film students
• To train first and second-year students to use Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Technical support to the students
• Basic edit lab/server content maintenance
• Review and feedback of rough cuts and oversee the entire edit to picture-lock
• Conducting student consultations and reflective meetings
• Preparing content and lesson plans for each term
• Preparing the assessment register for each term and conducting all marking to the accepted rubric.
• Adhering to and participating in the creation of parity across all campuses on term outcomes
• Keeping attendance registers and class management administration
• Timetable planning
• Curriculum development

Requirements and Personal Attributes:

• Relevant experience in the film and entertainment industry
• Relevant Honours degree or higher in Film and/or Media Studies with specialization in editing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro CC and Da-Vinci Resolve 14.5 ; Shotput Pro
• Knowledge of advanced video codec’s such as Pro Res 422 ; 4444 ; 4444XQ
• Ability to teach basic data wrangling and grading at a 1st year intro-level
• Knowledge of various HDD formats
• Ability to convey on-set data wrangling protocols and etiquette
• Advanced knowledge of DSLR workflow and data capture
• Basic knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Nuendo, Photoshop.
• Experience in both on line and offline editing non-linear editing
• Experience of an Apple-Mac work environment
• Knowledge of video compression and post production workflow
• Knowledge of story structure, film history, theory and academic writing
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Initiative
• Maturity to handle a range of situations
• A meticulous and thorough nature
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
• Honest and trustworthy – committed to high integrity and excellence.
• Culturally and Socially aware.

Please send the following to

by 24 May 2019

• a CV (no certificates)
• email and telephone contact details
• 3 references
• Show-reel

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Details:

Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Fixed Term contract (Full time)
Campus location: Observatory, Cape Town
Start: 24 June 2019
Work Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Occasional open days and special film festival events.

Posted on 26 Apr 10:07