Administrator (Johannesburg) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To manage the News Head’s work-related activities professionally, timeously and efficiently by providing the required administrative support for the smooth and effective running of the office and newsroom

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
• Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
• Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
• Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
• Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
• Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
• Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
• Compile and maintain asset register.
• Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
• Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
• Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
• Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
• Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
• Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
• Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma in administration or any other equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification.
• 2-3 years’ proven experience in office administration / management and / or secretarial work, preferably in the news, media and / or broadcasting environment.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft package, PowerPoint, Excel, the Internet & SAP etc.).
• Understand multimedia news and current affairs.
• Knowledge of and interest in digital and broadcast developments and trends
• Good general knowledge.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Establish and maintain good relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Good planning and organising skills.

Deadline:5th February,2026