The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the ...
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Development - Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education
Ensure completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration
Ensure completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements prior to broadcast
Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
Receive administrative paperwork prior to broadcast and distribute to relevant parties
Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business in order to grow and maximise sponsorship
Keep abreast of upcoming and new programmes and schedule changes
Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of all elements
Evaluate proposals and preview programmes prior to transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image
Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes
Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
Visit studio and locations
Facilitates pitching sessions for short-listed producers
Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs
Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets
Provide effective follow-up and after sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow up meetings.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct On-Air exposure execution.
REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma in Content Disciplines / Television Production / Media Studies or related Qualification (NQF 6)
Completion of 12 months internship programme with SABC in Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department which ended by 31 May 2025
This appointment will be made in line with the developmental principles as per the SABC Recruitment policy, whereby candidates will be appointed on 1 year development programme in order to gain the required experience within the Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department
Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
Project management
Research analysis
Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
PC literacy is essential (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point)
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
Possession of digital skills would be an added advantage
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