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Digital Dice is an expanding AV Outsource company with teams based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, serving clients across South Africa.

With over 25 years of industry experience, we specialize in providing high-quality Audio-Visual solutions that exceed customer expectations. We offer d esign, i nstallation, c onsulting, and e ngineering services for Audio Visual projects of any size with the goal of providing customized solutions that meet our clients' specific needs while adhering to industry standards and ensuring professional execution.

We are currently searching for a Junior AV Designer who is eager to learn and support our growing AV systems team.

An Audio-Visual (AV) Designer creates the technical specifications and designs for AV systems, ensuring they meet client needs and industry standards. They collaborate with various teams, produce design documents, and sometimes oversee installation and maintenance. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, design skills, and communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities at an entry / junior level.

· Needs Analysis & Design:

Understanding client requirements and designing appropriate AV systems, including producing detailed design documents, specifications, and documentation.

· Technical Drawings & Documentation:

Creating system diagrams, cable schedules, and other documentation to guide installation and maintenance.

Selecting and specifying appropriate AV equipment, including audio, video, control, and networking components.

Overseeing the installation of AV systems, ensuring proper setup, configuration, and calibration.

Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with AV systems and providing ongoing maintenance support.

Providing training to users on how to operate and maintain the AV systems.

· Staying Updated:

Keeping up to date with the latest AV technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

Working with clients, project managers, installation teams, and other stakeholders.

Maintaining accurate records of system designs, configurations, and maintenance activities.

Skills & Qualifications:

· Technical Proficiency:

Strong understanding of AV technologies, including audio, video, control systems, networking, and digital signal processing.

Ability to create detailed system designs, technical drawings, and documentation using CAD or other design software.

· Problem-Solving Skills:

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues with AV systems.

Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work within budgets.

· Knowledge of Industry Standards:

Understanding of relevant industry standards and best practices for AV design and installation.

· Business Writing:

Ability to write clear and concise scopes of work, proposals, and other project documentation.

· Experience with relevant software:

Proficiency with AV control system software, CAD software, and other relevant design tools.

Requirements and expectations:

·AV skills in either design or installation along with a willingness to learn

-Professional interpersonal and communication skills

·Experience with drawing programs.

·Understanding and knowledge working with Excel and formulas.

·Strong foundation in Pure Mathematics (high school level) is preferred

·Interest and familiarity with AV technologies, such as sound systems, projectors, microphones, video conferencing equipment, etc

·Detailed orientated with attention to detail

·Willingness to work extended hours when necessary

·Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and time pressure

Valid driver’s license and own reliablevehicle

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Our client, one of SA’s leading film, TV, video and AV companies, is on the hunt for a dynamic energetic Salesperson, a HUNTER by nature, to join their team,  where hard work, team collaboration and fun are at the forefront of their culture. They are dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality services to some of SA’s Biggest Blue-chip corporates and agencies; and are currently seeking a highly motivated and results-driven sales executive to join their team.

They specialise in Advertising-Funded Programming , a model where brands sponsor high-quality, reality-based television shows. Instead of placing a traditional 30-second commercial, the brand becomes part of the story — woven into the narrative in a way that resonates with audiences, strengthens brand loyalty, and delivers measurable return on investment. Their AFP projects create authentic, meaningful connections between brands and viewers through the realm of “Advertainment”, offering a more engaging alternative to standard advertising.

The candidate will champion the growth of their AFP initiatives within the broader sales function, focussing on actively identifying and converting opportunities for branded reality-style programming , building strategic partnerships, and closing high-value deals . You’ll work closely with our creative and production teams to develop compelling shows that align to relevant brands.

This role is perfect for a relationship-focused sales leader with the determination to pursue complex, long-cycle deals — someone who values long-term strategic wins and significant commission potential over quick-turn, transactional sales.

Requirements:

• Identify, engage, and build relationships with brands and agencies that would benefit from branded programming
• Educate prospective clients on the AFP model, its audience benefits, and its strategic ROI
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams to develop tailored, impactful proposals
• Present and pitch innovative program ideas to senior marketing decision-makers
• Recommend suitable platforms and channels, supporting recommendations with research and audience data
• Manage the full sales process from prospecting to closing, maintaining a healthy, long-term pipeline
• Cultivate enduring client partnerships that support repeat and future projects

Candidates that will be considered will be confident in cold outreach, identifying and closing new business opportunities, and generating their own leads. This needs to be your core strength, not just a sideline to account management.

They offer a competitive salary package of basic + an excellent commission structure as well as ongoing training, networking and development opportunities, and a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our Client, a global Multi-award-winning film, TV, Video & Audio visual production company, is on the hunt for a detail-obsessed, articulate, and incredibly organised Senior Producer with a passion for producing world-class content, managing multiple concurrent productions seamlessly, and leading teams with confidence and heart.

This super hardworking individual must have a proven track record in the Corporate, Television, Multicam, and Eventing sectors . In addition to running high-end productions, this role will also serve as the second-in-command (2IC) to the CEO , playing a critical part in driving strategic growth and ensuring operational excellence across all projects.

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as lead Client Liaison, ensuring client expectations are clearly understood and exceeded
• Interpret client briefs and translate them into deliverable action plans
• Manage and lead the production teams across multiple simultaneous projects
• Source and negotiate supplier quotations
• Coordinate crew, equipment, travel, accommodation, catering, and logistics
• Create and manage detailed production schedules and call sheets
• Oversee the post-production process, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Develop and manage production budgets and financial tracking
• Lead internal production meetings, client status meetings, and contractor briefings
• Ensure quality control across all stages of production
• Identify and manage potential production risks
• Strategically support the CEO in production planning and delivery
• Provide daily production and financial status reports to the CEO
• Contribute to the creative process and help shape production innovation
• Oversee resource allocation (crew, gear, budget) across productions

• Prior full-time production experience is essential
• Leadership: Strong team management with experience
• Excellent conversational and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple high-pressure projects with precision
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding memory
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with production software/tools and AI
• Extremely dedicated, hard-working, and solution-driven
• A burning passion to create magic and grow within a thriving production company
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
• Fast, efficient work ethic
• Attentive listener with strong memory and comprehension
• Obsessed with detail – nothing gets missed
• Resourceful, proactive, and initiative-driven
• Adaptable, quick to learn, and a natural leader
• Warm, personable, and great with people
• A true team player who motivates those around them
• Passionate about the industry and committed to excellence

Our client, a global multi-award-winning Film, TV, Video and audio visual production company, is on the hunt for an incredibly organised, passionate, and dynamic Production Manager ready to lead high-end productions from concept to delivery.

The person will be hard-working, detail-obsessed, and articulate individual to join their fast-paced team. With a reputation for producing top-tier content for the corporate, television, and eventing sectors , they're looking for someone who thrives under pressure, manages with finesse, and leads with confidence.

As a senior production manager, you will be responsible for:

• Client Liaison and Relationship Management
• Interpreting and executing detailed client briefs
• Drafting professional call sheets
• Sourcing, negotiating, and securing quotes from suppliers
• Booking crew, equipment, travel, venues, and catering
• Overseeing complex production scheduling
• Managing and motivating a production team
• Overseeing post-production coordination
• Handling production budgets and cost controls

Experience and requirements

• 7–10 years’ experience in production across multiple genres: reality, multi-Cam productions, events, corporate and TVCs
• A natural people's person with excellent communication and conversational skills
• A proven track record of juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proficient computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, production tools)
• Meticulous attention to detail with high standards for quality control
• A committed, hardworking attitude and a passion for the industry
• A drive to create magic and grow with a company that’s always pushing boundaries
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure
• Fast, efficient work ethic
• Excellent listening, comprehension, and memory
• Detail-oriented and precise
• Resourceful, proactive, and takes initiative

Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure
• Fast, efficient work ethic
• Excellent listening, comprehension, and memory
• Detail-oriented and precise
• Resourceful, proactive, and takes initiative

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Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 6 Aug 2025

Requisition ID: 1633367

Event Technology AV Support Specialist - EY wavespace

EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 400,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to do their jobs every single day. Everything from the laptops we use to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connect our people and our clients to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients. Technology solutions are integrated into the client services we deliver and are key to us being more innovative as an organization.

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.

Enterprise Technology (ET) – ET supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the lowest possible cost for quality services. ET will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds to, and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.

The opportunity

EY wavespaces are at the forefront of EY’s Digital Strategy, and because of this, EY has been identified as the Industry Leader in Digital Transformation. There are currently 25 flagship wavespaces and approximately 25 satellite wavespaces, and the number of locations is growing. The wavespaces are a crucial vehicle for EY business to engage with existing and connect to future clients. They are highly connected, forming a powerful network for the EY business to connect sessions and teams. Wavespace helps our clients respond to disruptive forces and new digital challenges.

The wavespace AV/Technology Support Specialist will act as a dedicated on-site support wavespace specialist and the technical first point of contact for meetings and events held in their respective geographic area. In this role, they should be able to deliver quality client service, be equipped with appropriate knowledge, and be well-versed technically in EY’s technology landscape. The wavespace Support Specialist will also need to maintain ongoing relationships with Regional and Team Leads as well as the Global Event Enablement team, ensuring open communication and feedback. In addition, they’ll need the ability to build ongoing relationships with other EY Technology teams and Service Line functions to provide relevant services and opportunities.

One of the facilities supported by EY wavespace is located in Johannesburg. EY’s Digital Operations Hub in Johannesburg is a venue where we support both single and multi-client events to address all client business needs. EY is equipped with AV technology and other tools to demonstrate solutions tailored to client requirements. This role will provide technical support for our operations in Johannesburg.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist with local on-site and off-site support for firm-sponsored wavespace functions/meetings, including a deep understanding and knowledge of network infrastructure, lab/wavespace internal networks, and the EY network.
• Assist with the deployment of hardware and software to end users (including the installation, configuration, and testing of more complex firm hardware).
• Assist with provisioning and de-provisioning processes, including setting up hardware/software for the wavespace support team.
• Assist with (or coordinate) the repair of end-user hardware and/or lab hardware and the reinstallation of software as necessary to resolve end-user incidents as well as wavespace-specific technologies (e.g., MS Surface Hubs, iPads, Microsoft Surface tablets, Digital Signal Processors, Microphone systems, wireless presentation systems, etc.), including the maintenance of these technologies.
• Support technology applications including MURAL, Miro, Zeetings, Slido, Co Create, and others.
• Additional applications – Bluejeans, Webex, Teams.
• AV components – Screens, Projectors, Audio/Visual matrix, Digital Signal processors, Cameras, Oblong, etc.
• Additional AV Components – Raritan (KVM), Box computers, NVX Endpoints, ChromeSticks, Analogway, 360 Cameras.
• Support AV software – Ventuz, Light Key (Astera Lights, Titan Lights), AppSpace, Crestron, QSYS, Gitbash, Solstice, OSC Designer, Analogway.
• Additional Hardware – Oculus Go, Surface Studio, Drones.
• Operating System Support – Windows 10, Apple Mac OS (Both EY loadset and consumer) at an Intermediate Level.
• Knowledge in utilizing NAS capabilities and secure storage.
• Understand and interpret specialized network configurations (i.e., enablement of AirCast for iOS devices on the network).
• Maintain on-site servers for event use (Value Creation Tool) – Windows Kiosk mode and Kiosk mode on iPads.
• Communicate and manage relationships with vendors.
• Analyze network issues and report appropriately to have them addressed quickly (i.e., Cisco proprietary).
• Track and resolve all related incidents and service requests in the Ticket Management System; identify sources and trends of technical problems to prevent future occurrences.
• Under minimal supervision, provide after-hours service for escalated issues from the Service Desk, Team Lead, or wavespace stakeholder.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the EY Technology organization and service offerings to identify how best to address end-user technology needs and incidents.
• Understand the Firm’s business and organization sufficiently to anticipate and resolve end-user technology issues that affect the productivity of Firm personnel.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

Strong analytical skills are required to address end-user incidents escalated from a customer in the wavespace session or the capability to anticipate and resolve an issue.

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