Careers at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose of the position:

• To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate and deliver stories for news and current affairs in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Submit a weekly diary of proposed stories and discuss it with the editor.
• Conduct interviews for stories and ensure balance and editorial clarity
• Produce content for SABC News’ broadcasting – radio and TV  and digital publishing platforms as required.
• Maintain the Economic news reporting beat as designated.
• Provide story leads to editors and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure that stories are sufficiently contextualized.
• Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms as required.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
• Utilise SABC News Research expertise to deliver content-rich stories.
• Collaborate with the video journalist to ensure that visuals and interviews are of the highest standard and enhance storytelling.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News

Requirements:

• National Diploma  in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification - NQF6
• 4 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting, with a knowledge of the economic beat.
• Knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Knowledge of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Deadline:19th April,2026

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Main Purpose of the Position:

• To identify, initiate, investigate, research and produce incisive journalism, that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conceptualise and produce stories for News and Current Affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Present and produce weekly diary of proposed stories to the Editor/s.
• Conduct interviews and provide in-depth and comprehensive treatment of stories for SABC News’ broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to Editor/s, break evidence-based stories and coordinate interviews for various News and Current Affairs platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated and other stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Professionally live Tweet coverage of breaking and rolling events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes, as well as to all other broadcasting regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute textual and audio-visual news items and features to the digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of all numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant research agencies, think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all News and Current Affairs platforms.
• For TV, work closely with video journalists / video editors to ensure visuals, interviews and the edited products are of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News and Current Affairs.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes and ensure high quality editorial and production standards.
• Adhere and comply with the organisational policies and procedures.
• Observe journalistic and editorial ethics, as well as craft protocols, and uphold SABC News and Current Affairs’ integrity.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Journalism / Media Studies – NQF 6 .
• 6 years’ experience in News and Current Affairs field reporting.
• Proven and demonstrable ability to produce for more than one broadcasting / publishing platform is a must.
• A well-established and active digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of News and Current Affairs production systems and processes.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations.
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and to tight deadlines is essential.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Dira/Audacity and ENPS etc).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Deadline:20th April,2026

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Main purpose of the position:

• To identify, initiate, investigate, research, plan and record relevant material from political stories that are complex in nature and produce news reports that are fair, accurate and compelling to target audiences. 

 Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate and cover stories as assigned or commissioned.
• Provide quality, script and clear voice overs, including on air broadcast.
•  Investigate and break stories and follow them through to final product before broadcast.
• Maintain special focus area (politics/governance)
• Give informative and well-researched input to live Current Affairs shows and debates; package stories for current affairs programmes and do live crossings to news bulletins.
• Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories.
• Set up interviews and lead discussion for broadcast, including cross overs.
• Meet story deadlines.
• Keep abreast of news events/developments.
• Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant recording equipment. 

 Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification NQF6
• 4 years’ experience in political reporting.
• Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting
• Sound understanding of current trends in social, economic and political environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders at different levels
• Understanding of multi-media platform
• Excellent command of both written and spoken language of TV and Radio News to optimise the impact of editorial content.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of SABC News and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Editorial and journalistic acumen
• Good, “sound” knowledge of and interest in TV and Radio, Digital broadcast developments, trends, and technologies, including the media industry.

Deadline:20th April,2026

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the Setswana Audio News / Radio Bulletin and Production team with the Bulletin Editor in providing depth of coverage to current issues by investigating and exploring angles of news stories, developments and trends.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead effective, efficient and creative brainstorming sessions for Setswana Audio / Radio News Bulletins and content selection in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Compile a newsworthy list / running order of Bulletin stories in consultation with the Bulletin Editor.
• Correct linguistic, grammatical and factual errors.
• Attend daily and weekly national diary / editorial and planning meetings with or at the request of the line manager.
• Determine and assign stories and continuously give direction to the team.
• Ensure that all stories adhere to the highest quality of editorial and language standards.
• Continuously follow-up on the progress and angles of stories until delivered for broadcasting, posting and publishing.
• Research, analyse and understand the undercurrents, subtexts and nuances in news stories, developments and trends to determine their importance, relevance and impact on the target audience.
• Determine different news angles and updates for each story to pursue for broadcasting, posting and publishing.
• Ensure adequate planning of Bulletins.
• Write, translate, voice, edit and read (“present”) quality stories in accordance with all platform requirements.
• Brief Bulletin Writers / Readers on different story angles to pursue.
• Verify all audiovisual content, material and scripts to ensure factual accuracy, balance and fairness of Bulletins and all digital / online / social media content.
• Brief technical team members, where applicable, on the Bulletin running order and collaborate in preparing for broadcasts.
• Write and produce strong headlines / teasers with defining, meaningful and memorable news story soundbites / audio content.
• Print scripts and running orders according to the required Bulletin structure and deadlines.
• Engage in, co-ordinate and check online / digital / social media activity and content to enhance Bulletins.
• Perform and assign tasks to Bulletin Writers / Readers (social media, follow-ups and breaking stories etc).
• Continuously review Bulletins for improvements.
• Alert Bulletin Editor about live interviews and breaking news for consideration.
• Follow-up on tipoffs, leads and stories.
• Consult and engage on stories daily and in advance of known news events, including briefing and debriefing sessions.
• Promote good professional and interpersonal relationships and maintain a productive environment.
• Contribute to compliance reports and listener complaints within required deadlines.
• Write daily end-of-shift production reports for editors.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, SABC News style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma / degree (NQF 6 / 7) in journalism, media studies or relevant equivalent qualification.
• 6 years’ proven experience in writing, translating, producing, voicing and reading News Bulletins and Current Affairs programmes.
• Setswana proficiency and fluency, including exceptional writing, translating, reading and speaking / presenting skills to optimise impact of editorial content.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good, clear broadcast voice.
• Strong news sense, editorial judgement, general knowledge and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interaction with all stakeholders.
• Good understanding of current trends in the social, economic and political environment.
• Well-developed computer literacy for news broadcasting, posting and publishing environment.
• Good understanding of news multimedia, multiplatform production and use of social media as a journalistic tool.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs production and broadcasting processes and systems.
• Advanced understanding of broadcasting, posting and publishing laws and regulations, as well as news / media developments, trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of and interest in news, radio broadcast and digital / online developments and trends.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours.

Deadline:20th April,2026

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Main Purpose

• To lead, direct and manage the implementation of the Performance Management System & projects by guiding and supporting the HRBPs to implement Performance Management in their respective Divisions and Provinces, to successfully achieve its mandate in relation to Performance Management activities. 

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the appropriate strategies, business plans, policies and procedures are developed, approved, communicated to the relevant stakeholders and implemented so that the Departmental strategic imperative are met.
• Provide support to Line Manager in developing strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation and communication of Performance Management Framework at SABC.
• Develop and communicate the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems and tools of the performance management unit.
• Researching, recommending and implementing procedures, systems and processes in line with relevant legislation, policies and agreement.
• Reviewing, recommending and implementing relevant policies, guidelines and/or operational regulations so that effective regulatory mechanism is in place for HR.
• Oversee and manage all activities related to the performance management cycle and manages all communication, sensitization and monitoring of the process to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to the business; 
• Establish and maintain linkages between the Performance Management unit and other HR department functions to ensure uniformity in the application of policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage the Performance Management related issues at SABC.
• Design, implement and monitor Performance Management to enable employees understanding of the goals of SABC and to identify how individual inputs contribute to the achievement of SABC objectives, specifically through managing the performance cycle;
• Prepare and present reports detailing the status of Performance Management to Divisional Heads so that informed decision may be taken on behalf of HR department.
• Provide leadership and coordination for Performance Management and improvement initiatives, ensuring their alignment to improving SABC operational and program efficiencies and effectiveness.
• In liaison with Training and Development department, contribute to the design, implementation and management of effective leadership and employee development and talent management initiatives to address performance gaps related to capacity/knowledge among staff.
• Drive SABC processes for sharing best practice, tools and ongoing communication activities for performance improvement.
• In line with this, establish and disseminate guidelines and manuals which will serve as reference documents on staff performance management for appraises as well as appraisers.
• Keep Management of SABC informed on critical issues concerning the implementation of the performance management process, make recommendations to Management on key decisions points regarding the process.
• Lead initiatives for introducing/maintaining best practice including benchmarking relevant policies and practices with similar organisations or market leaders, as may be approved from time to time
• Drive and ensure attainment of performance management targets as per the Annual Operating Plan together with Head OE.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the Performance Management SOPs, Process Maps, Procedures and tools.
• Monitor and report on compliance to Performance Management Polices, Processes and Procedures.
• Coordinate Performance Management moderation committees and form part of the Moderation Committee. 
• Monitor and ensure that the divisions / provinces comply with the relevant Performance Management and Recognition Awards policies/frameworks, processes and procedures.
• Co-ordinate Performance Contracting and Reviews in line with the Performance Management Policy.
• Facilitate Performance Contracting and Reviews in Line with Performance Management Policy
• Support the HRBPs in the coordination of Performance Contracting and Reviews in line with the Performance Management Policy
• Co-ordinate and monitor adherence to the performance management cycle.
• Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with all businesses, team’s internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to the provisions of the Service Level Agreements to ensure efficient service delivery by service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial/Organisational Psychology (NQF7)
• 5-8 years’ experience in Human Resources with emphasis on Performance Management will be an ideal of which 2 years’ experience in Management/supervisory/leadership position.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of performance management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with performance management strategies, tools, and techniques.
• Performance Management System
• Recognition Awards
• Financial Skills
• PFMA
• Operational Plan
• Performance Management and Recognition and Awards  information systems
•  Research and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project Management
• Understanding of relevant Policy Frameworks
• Analysis and Evaluation

Deadline:20th April,2026

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Main purpose of position

• To develop and implement a programme strategy aligned with radio platforms strategy, specifying the acquisition, commissioning and production of international and local programmes to meet SABC mandate and radio requirements to target audiences that inform, educate and entertain.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a Programming strategy in line with overall Radio strategy and objectives/goals.
• Conduct continuous reviews of on-air products (formats), markets and revenue opportunities, in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure that the station maintains its competitive edge.
• Liaise with various internal stakeholders (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Market Intelligence, sport, Education, etc.) and external parties, to ensure the station’s mandate and programming objectives are met.
• Develop and implement a multi-pronged talent management plan in line with audience needs and future proofing of the station.
• Develop a multi-platform media strategy to grow audience base.
• Monitor and manage the output of Programming plans for the station, keeping within allocated budget.
• Commission research and implement insights to ensure high quality programming and deliver to audience needs.
•  Monitor and review programmes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with station positioning.
• Conduct talent scouting exercises and maintain a talent bank for station voices and creatives.
• Explore opportunities for Co-productions and product placement, for cost containment and revenue generation.
• Interact with radio sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and are on time for prodcast.
• Utilize marketing resources and digital platforms to create talent and product awareness campaigns.
• Work with digital specialists to build and grow online communities around the station’s on-air products.
• Ensure adhere to licence conditions, and relevant legislation in broadcasting i.e. ICASA quotas, Broadcast Act, etc.
• Monitor and report on operational risks and non-compliance matters.
• Develop and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance within the programming value chain.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies.
• Implement recommendations of internal audits and address identified gaps.
• Compile reports for various internal and external structures.
• Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
• Respond timorously to complaints.
• Liaise with Radio Sales and Adventure on programme sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement in programmes to realize revenue.
• Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure new innovations, cutting edge content, and alignment to organizational and national goals.
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy.
• Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff and line management.
• Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provide individual coaching, counseling and mentoring of staff to assess and address developmental needs.
• Transfer of skills in line with succession planning.
• Manage available staff and identify potential to ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Media Studies/Business Management or relevant qualification (NQF level 6)
• 6 years’ experience in Radio broadcasting of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.
• Develops well defined communication strategy for the business unit
• Markets and promotes the organization to external stakeholders
• Demonstrates logical problem solving approach and provides rationale for proposed solutions
• Develops and incorporates best practice people management processes, approaches and tools across finance departments.
• Creates processes to ensure accountability for people management and development.
• Develops comprehensive, integrated strategies and approaches to managing human resources and adaptive leadership style
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and broadcast systems.
• Excellent understanding of the public mandate and SABC editorial prescripts.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations, ICASA, BCCSA Code, SABC Editorial Policies.
• Advanced knowledge of programming tools and formats.
• Budget formulation and control.
• Advertising laws and regulations.
• Project management skills.
• Strategy development and execution
• Creative thinking.

Deadline:21st Aprl,2026