Broadcast Media

6 Months

Ensuring mobile-friendly and accessible interfaces compliant with W3C standards for visually impaired users.
Integrating multiple third-party systems, including IEC APIs, OmniStudio podcasts, YouTube live feeds, and Broadview EPG scheduling.
Delivering interactive dashboards and visualisations for election results, including national and provincial data, voter turnout, and seat allocation.
Providing a Content Management System (CMS) that empowered SABC teams to manage articles, multimedia, and live updates independently.
Supporting deployment across both on-premises and cloud infrastructure with auto-scaling during peak traffic periods.
Mobile Application Enhancement
- Upgraded the existing SABC News mobile app on iOS and Android using Ionic/React Native.
- Replicated key website functionalities, including elections results, podcasts, and “30 Years of Democracy” submissions.
- Ensured seamless performance and accessibility across all devices.
Data Dashboards & CMS
- Developed interactive dashboards for election results, seat allocation, voter turnout, and spoilt votes.
- Provided a CMS enabling SABC editors to manage articles, multimedia, live updates, and moderated public submissions.
Deployment, Training & Support
- Deployed the website and mobile applications across on-premises and cloud infrastructure with auto-scaling.
- Delivered technical documentation and handover processes for SABC’s internal team.
- Provided end-user training and second-line maintenance support during the elections period.