Group Executive (Editor in Chief): News & Current Affairs 1 (12861) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SABC’s News & Current Affairs Division with editorial independence and commercial awareness
• Drive cross-platform news strategy aligned to the SABC mandate and public service values
• Ensure quality, impartial journalism that engages diverse audiences across all media channels
• Champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation
• Collaborate across divisions to grow revenue through various revenue streams including advertising, sponsorships and partnerships
• Cultivate strategic partnerships locally and internationally
• Ensure sound governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Inspire high performance, develop talent, and foster a purpose-driven newsroom culture

Requirements:

• Relevant Journalism/Media qualification (NQF 7 or 8); Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in News/Current Affairs, with 5+ in senior executive roles
• Proven leadership in complex media environments and editorial-commercial balance
• Deep knowledge of media regulation, public broadcasting, Public Finance Management Act and global digital content trends
• Strong stakeholder management and governance expertise