Camera Operator
🎥 Join the SAPS Team as a Camera Operator (Captain) – Broadcast Division
📍 Location: Corporate Communication and Liaison – Broadcast, Pretoria
💼 Remuneration: R370,908.00 per annum
📌 Reference Number: CC03/03/2021
Are you a skilled visual storyteller with a passion for broadcast media?
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is seeking a dedicated Camera Operator (Captain) to join its Broadcast team. You’ll play a vital role in visually capturing key moments, supporting national communication efforts, and documenting high-profile events and operations.
🔍 Minimum Requirements
- Citizenship: South African Citizen
- Education: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or NC(V)
- Languages: Fluent in two official languages, including English
- Driver’s Licence: Valid light motor vehicle licence
- Other: No criminal record, no visible tattoos in uniform, security clearance required
🎓 Additional Requirements
- A three-year Degree or Diploma in Television and Video Production (NQF level 6 or higher)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in TV/broadcast production, including 1 year in a supervisory role
🎬 Key Responsibilities
- Operate professional broadcast video cameras and related equipment
- Capture and record high-quality footage for When Duty Calls and other SAPS broadcasts
- Film live SAPS events and sensitive operations using livestreaming and professional-grade technology
- Collaborate with producers to plan and execute compelling visual storytelling
- Maintain and manage video/audio equipment
- Work independently in the field and under pressure, including at crime scenes and during emergencies
- Ensure all footage meets technical and aesthetic broadcast standards
- Willingness to work overtime and travel nationally as needed
📄 How to Apply
- Application Form: Only the official SAPS application form will be accepted (available at www.saps.gov.za or SAPS Recruitment Offices)
- Note: Z83 forms are no longer accepted
- Ensure all instructions are followed correctly, and include the post title and reference number