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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Coordinate and provide Parliament coverage for SABC News.
Plan, manage, coordinate and assign for the coverage of all activities in Parliament and related stories for the News and Current Affairs division.
Brief and de-brief political journalists on coverage of stories.
Avail Parliament content to programmes across platforms
Brief and de-briefing reporters, overseeing and fine-tuning scripts and packages.
Responsible for the final control of all Parliament content quality
Advise producers on Parliament stories on all platforms
Compile, manage and oversee the utilisation of business unit budget cost effectively
Introduce and implement corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability
Consult with Divisional Finance to determine budget requirements.
Manage and authorize payment for all the logistical services, travel arrangements, outside broadcasts, over time, independent contractors (freelancers) and additional work contracts etc.
To ensure that all stories are fair, balanced, accurate, and adhere the SABC Editorial Code.
Compliance with broadcasting act and all related regulatory frameworks and legislative requirements.
Compliance to all related policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Develop and maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
To liaise and maintain close contact with all players in the economics space, business, government officials and foreign embassies as well as NGOs, Parliament, and legislatures.
Communication with other specialist desks, News/Current Affairs editors and all relevant SABC platforms
Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures.
Allocate responsibilities and scheduling of teams.
Manage available staff and ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.
Coach, mentor and develop team members
Provide input into adequate staffing, succession planning and effective leadership.
Provide input on attracting, retaining and rewarding staff.
Manage employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
Communicate effectively with teams
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree Journalism and/or political science or equivalent relevant qualification
Honours in journalism and/or political science or equivalent relevant qualification
8 years’ experience in news and current affairs of which 3 should be at management level.
Proven work experience as a journalist and thorough understanding of the country’s legislative landscape
Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
Outstanding writing skills and ability to report on research findings clearly
Historical and current knowledge of Parliament processes
Up-to-date knowledge of political issues, structures and legislation
Full understanding of the broadcast and digital environment
Understanding of the complexities of South African politics and legislation
Computer literate is essential (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Excellent communication (verbal and written)
Good, credible and reliable professional network
Must also have an active and trusted social media presence
Proven track record of producing editorial content for digital platforms
A good, clear broadcasting voice, creative story treatment and storytelling skills
Knowledge of PFMA and other relevant legislative prescripts
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