Internships at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide students with opportunity to acquire wok experience in the broadcasting field. This is an exciting opportunity for those with an IT qualification who are willing to learn and grow into being Business Analysts, assisting the Senior Business Analysts, Engineering, Enterprise Architecture (EA) and the  Project Management Office (PMO) teams while learning from these teams of professionals.

About the Team

• The Business Analysis team falls under the Enterprise Architecture area which falls under the Engineering, Planning and Execution (EPE) department, incorporating the Project Management Office (PMO) and Engineering teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

Managed Operational Performance

• Conducting research and compiling data about customer and industry trends
• Analysing data to identify patterns and inconsistencies
• Supporting the business analysis team in developing business plans and strategies
• Creating technical reports and manuals for end-users
• Evaluating new system resources and processes
• Help the PMO team deliver projects
• Developing workflow charts for system changes
• Monitoring each project's progress and optimizing processes

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• IT Qualification at least at NQF level 6
• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library v4) advantage
• International Computer Driving License (ICDL) or similar advantage

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficient in MS Office, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict

Deadline:10th September,2026

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to CAD department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives, both TV and Radio, to meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Diploma/degree/Certificate in Electrical Engineering (minimum S4)  and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the Broadcast environment.

Purpose of the Internship

• The purpose of this 12-month graduate programme is to provide support to the Contribution and Distribution (CAD) Department in ensuring the successful implementation of television and radio business initiatives that support the SABC's strategic objectives.
• This opportunity is ideal for individuals who have completed a Diploma, Degree, or Certificate in Electrical Engineering (minimum S4 qualification) and are eager to gain practical experience and develop specialist skills within the broadcasting and telecommunications industry

About the Team

• The Contribution and Distribution (CAD) unit is a specialised business unit within the SABC Technology Division. The team serves as the technical link between the SABC and its distribution partners, including Sentech, DStv, and Openview.
• CAD is responsible for managing and coordinating the technical aspects of content contribution and distribution, ensuring uninterrupted television and radio services across the country. The team oversees the connectivity of SABC regional offices to Head Office in Auckland Park through fibre networks, while also facilitating connections between outside broadcast operations and SABC studios

Key Responsibilities

The successful intern will be required to:

• Monitor faults and service interruptions across the national television and radio distribution network.
• Ensure maintenance and incident reports are compiled and shared with relevant TV and Radio management teams.
• Monitor and track faults on contribution circuits across Metro Ethernet (ME) fibre and satellite platforms.
• Assist with troubleshooting transmission and distribution-related technical issues.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of contribution and distribution systems.
• Escalate critical service issues and assist in coordinating resolutions with stakeholders and service providers.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum S4 qualification in Electrical Engineering (all disciplines considered).
• National Diploma, Degree, or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering will be advantageous.
• Specialisation or exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Passion for broadcasting, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

Learning and Development Opportunities

• During the 12-month internship, the successful candidate will gain exposure to:
• The complete television broadcast chain, from studio production equipment to viewer reception platforms.
• The complete radio broadcast chain, from studio transmission to listener reception.
• Radio Frequency (RF) principles and applications in broadcasting.
• Metro Ethernet (WAN) fibre network technologies and operations.
• Satellite communication systems and infrastructure.
• Telecommunications ecosystems and the integration of various transmission technologies.
• Broadcasting operational standards, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Practical fault management, network monitoring, and service assurance processes within a national broadcaster

Deadline:10th September,2026

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing information to internal/external clients
• Assist with daily circulation control (borrowing of books) on Inmagic Genie – issue and return books on Inmagic Genie. Knowledge of the DB/Text system to update borrower’s data
• Assist in sourcing quotations and purchasing of books
• Assist with interlibrary loans
• Assist in maintaining the Inmagic Genie databases, by doing regular data cleansing
• Liaise with internal and external clients and Identify client needs
• Assist with digitization and computerization of library content
• Index articles according to the contents with keywords, topics and sub-topics
• Assist in regular data cleansing of indexed records on the Newbase system
• Provide an information service and assist clients with telephonic requests
• Assist to Fax or email information to clients

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Library/Information Science/ Music degree or equivalent NQF Level  7
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. 

Deadline:10th September,2026

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Purpose

• The purpose of these 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to TV and OB Technology department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or TV/Radio productions to meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their Diploma/degree/Certificate in Office Administration Certificate (NQF Level 6- and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the Broadcast environment.

About the Team

• TV and Outside Broadcast is a business unit in the Technology Division of the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation).  The unit provides broadcast services internally to the SABC and to external clients. The TV and Outside Broadcast Team is responsible for providing broadcast support and fascilities and delivering custom broadcast solutions to our clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and assist in effective Facilitation of logistical requirements, provide administrative and production support. Assist in Project Coordinating action plans and assist in analysing risks and sourcing in necessary production requirements/ resources.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist in effectively determining and serving customer needs.
• Proper briefing with Project Coordinator to identify project /customer requirements accurately and timeously.
• In time and effective/ efficient liaison & communication with all relevant stakeholders (especially project and resource coordinators, but including customer, regions, team leaders) to identify facility and resource/ skill requirements.
• In time, accurate and documented provision of resources/ skills required to Resource Coordinators
• Assisting with Meeting minutes when requested.
• Processing of vehicle bookings’ requests.
• Processing of Production accreditations’ requests.
• Assisting with Independent Contractor applications and documentation.
• Stand in as Project or Resource Coordinator where required, applicable or possible.
• Accurate processing and creation of production quotations and submission to FSM or client.
• Updated ScheduALL records/fields to accurately reflect resources scheduled at all times.
• All changes to be immediately reflected on ScheduALL and records.
• Enquiries/ queries/ complaints handled in accordance with SABC customer service standards.
• Complete records on all project correspondence to be easily retrievable/ accessible.
• Attend effectively to client queries and complaints.
• Familiarising with production requirements prior to production sessions.
• Adherence to SOP’S
• Adherence to company Policies.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Office Administration/ Business Management (NQF Level 6)/Equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates basic understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of TV operations systems, workflows & processes.
• Demonstrates basic Knowledge of SAP and ScheduAll.
• Demonstrates basic Knowledge of broadcast chain and equipment/fascilities.
• Demonstrates basic Knowledge & understanding of executing operational support on advice.
• Demonstrates basic Knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards.

Deadline:10th September,2026

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 month internship programme is to provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Manage network availability to achieve 99.98% uptime
• Management of network security components to prevent 100% intrusions
• Perform network upgrades per project plans (budget and timelines) with minimal disruption to broadcast and business activities
• Manage the Networks ticket queue on the incident management system
• Participate in Annual Risk Assessments and apply risk treatment plans
• Participate in Disaster Recovery plan reviews and annual disaster recovery testing
• Maintain SOPs for Network installation, operations, and maintenance
• Keep network management systems and documentation up to date
• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Participate in monthly meetings with vendors

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.SC. Information Technology/ B-tech degree Electronics / Information Systems (NQF 7).
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Deadline:10th September,2026

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12-month internship programme is to provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to (technical) submissions for Departmental Strategy in alignment with Corporate Plan and Target operating model.
• Perform system installations and configurations as well as testing and commissioning of system functionality to deliver on customer needs.
• Install workstations as per client needs (Edit, Production, On-air) in line with software manufacturer hardware specification.
• Ability to install a playout workstation in any SABC studio or facility.
• Install servers as per software manufacturer hardware specification.
• Implement system upgrade plans, for Broadcast Systems (Playout, production and music Scheduling) remote connectivity and System Antivirus Software.
• Report and escalate risk findings to manager.
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Comply with vendor software (OEM) licensing conditions.
• SOP application to ensure to ensure standardization across the playout and production environment to eliminate audit findings.
• Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the broadcast and production systems.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. 

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 month internship programme is to provide operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs.
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA percentage
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of ‘on air’ systems)
• Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure no technical on-air faults.
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
• Follow up reported faults.
• Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
• Report and escalate risks

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3-year National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Driver’s License advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Execute operational production requirements.
• Assist in operating facility equipment.
• Mic placements as per SOP.
• Assist to record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
• Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring for schedule changes as per customer request.
• Assist in monitoring sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
• Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
• Setup mix-minus.
• Operating digital playout systems.
• Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
• On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Report and escalate risk findings. 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above).
• Advantage:  Sound Engineering National Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
• Driver’s License will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. 
   

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Internship Purpose

• To gain practical workplace experience in engineering draughting and technical documentation while supporting technical specialists with Radio and TV system flows, circuit diagrams, sketches, mechanical drawings, layouts and related documentation. The internship will provide an opportunity to apply academic knowledge, develop 2-D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) skills, and gain practical exposure to engineering and broadcasting processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist technical specialists with the preparation of Radio and TV system flows, circuit diagrams, sketches, mechanical drawings, layouts and technical drawings.
• Interpret engineering sketches, technical instructions and stakeholder requirements and translate them into accurate technical drawings.
• Assist with producing accurate, clear and appropriately scaled drawings.
• Assist with preparing mechanical drawings suitable for workshop manufacture.
• Complete assigned drawings and documentation within agreed timeframes.
• Assist with the preparation of specialised labels for wiring, cabling, equipment and locations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of drawings, correspondence and technical documentation.
• Develop practical proficiency in 2-D CAD systems.
• Assist with maintaining and updating SABC building floor plans and technical layouts.
• Gain practical exposure to broadcasting engineering processes and operational procedures.
• Adhere to organisational, engineering, safety and draughting standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree, diploma or certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Draughting or
• Draughting qualification or relevant tertiary-level draughting coursework.
• Basic knowledge or exposure to 2-D CAD.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical draughting and engineering documentation skills.

Knowledge and Skills

• 2-D Computer-Aided Draughting (CAD).
• Technical drawing and drawing to scale.
• Interpretation of engineering sketches and technical specifications.
• Building floor plans and technical layouts.
• Engineering and draughting standards.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, acoustics, ergonomics and aesthetic concepts.
• Flow diagrams and technical documentation.
• Document control and drawing revisions.
• Good communication, teamwork, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• The purpose of this job is to assist the Digital Product Specialist, Marketing Manager, and Programme Manager to develop, manage, track, and optimize the radio station’s digital properties in a quest to grow the digital communities and deliver value to the SABC and its stakeholders. The role includes the coordination of radio station digital campaigns and projects by liaising with programming and marketing teams, to drive the efficient and effective use of all digital properties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that the stations Digital Media Strategy is implemented
• Collate detailed information for conducting research and benchmarking exercises within the Radio Digital media environment so as to apply best practices.
• Support station management as well as Digital & OTT Manager in rolling out various digital projects and campaigns
• Compile campaign briefs in a clear, concise, comprehensible manner.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of digital projects and campaigns as tasked to do so by the Digital Product Specialist or Marketing manager
• Coordinate and oversee implementation and monitoring of commercial campaigns.
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure the functionality of digital platforms and activities.
• Provide input into weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports by collating information from various digital media platforms and metrics
• Update and collate campaign specific reports.
• Monitor comments and posts daily on social media channels, engaging audiences through a wide range of social media activities and location-based marketing applications, primarily Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and own SABC platforms.
• Create sharable, compelling, visual contents blending video, photo, and effects to increase engagement and growth of online community.
• Promote station content on the station’s digital media platforms
• Assist in improving search engine efficiency.
• Monitor and report on operational risks and compliance.
• Utilize internal control measures to ensure credibility of information and reduce risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, SLAs, and relevant legislations.
• Maintain good relationships with station producers and presenters with the intent to advise and leverage on their digital footprint.
• Liaise with internal and external teams for successful implementation of digital projects and campaigns.
• Capture videos, images and compelling content at both station and client events.
• Support the station management in building a conducive environment with positive energy, knowledge building and results-oriented culture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Marketing, Media studies, Communications, Graphic design or relevant discipline (NQF 6)
• Proficiency in digital software, design software & digital marketing techniques and tools.
• Exposure to digital marketing campaigns.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and in a team on projects and campaigns.
• Scenario planning, Creativity – ability to conceptualize campaigns and new concepts.
• Good understanding of digital reporting metrics and ability to use analytical tools to make informed decisions.
• Digital trends analysis.
• Strong research skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Proficiency in the Radio Station’s broadcast Language

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the 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 (beat).
• Give informative and well-researched input to live Current Affairs programmes 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 discussions for broadcast, including cross-overs.
• Meet story deadlines.
• Keep abreast of news events/developments.
• Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant recording equipment.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s
• licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, the Press Code, including rulings, the SABC editorial policies, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
• Excellent command of English & Afrikaans, both written and spoken in TV, Radio, and Digital News to optimize the impact of editorial content
• Understand current media trends and developments and use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
• Good general knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
   

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• The purpose of this job is to assist the Digital Specialist and Marketing Manager to oversee, develop, manage, track, optimize the SABC Radio digital properties and resources in quest to maximize and deliver strategic value to the SABC and all its stakeholders.  The role also includes the coordination of SABC Radio digital campaigns and projects with all SABC Radio digital and associated personnel in order to drive the efficient and effective delivery across all digital properties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Assist in creating , coordinating and monitoring marketing content for social media, websites, and other communication platforms.
• Support the coordination of events, activations, promotions, and other marketing initiatives
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the marketing team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Digital Marketing or equivalent relevant qualification. ((NQF level 6)
• Matric.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To develop, edit and support the production of SABC News’ multimedia content in English and compile related features / special reports to increase content engagement and audience growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conceptualise, brainstorm and produce multimedia content in English for SABC News’ digital / online platforms
• Compile features and special reports for SABC News’ online and social media platforms
• Research stories and potential newsmakers / interviewees through various news mediums
• Create various forms of multimedia news, data stories and features, including infographics, digital news cards, listicles, explainers, animation and relevant audiovisual content etc
• Assist SABC News with graphic design projects and daily assignments, such as modifying images and creating designs for distinctive features
• Write and produce original stories / content from pre- to post-production, on and off the field, such as mobile journalism stories in the form of packages, podcasts, voiceovers and various forms of visualisation tools
• Provide digital and multimedia support to all SABC News platforms
• Keep abreast of the latest news, developments, trends and upcoming events
• Inform team leader/s of story developments and progress
• Maintain constructive and effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Communicate professionally and effectively with critical production areas such as Digital News’ Multimedia Editors
• Compile analytics and other required reports, including production ones
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, including those set by partners such as Google, YouTube and internal Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms such as SABC+, the News style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in journalism or any other relevant tertiary qualification
• Excellent news sense, editorial judgement and general knowledge
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Excellent understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool and opportunity to promote SABC News and Current Affairs and engage its audience professionally
• Experience of website content production, such as Content Management Systems
• Multimedia or mobile journalism, graphic design, video editing and live streaming in the digital news environment will be advantageous
• Understanding of current trends in news and digital media
   

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Main purpose of the position:

• To produce and deliver compelling and incisive high quality television news content in line SABC News public mandate objectives

Key Accountabilities:

• Source fresh and compelling content suitable for broadcast, in the form of packaged content and/or LIVE studio interviews
• Write and edit scripts and video clips according to the house style.
• Check the facts of stories from the various news sources to ensure accurate and factual product.
• Edit text and copy from field and wire and ensure it is short and crisp
• Voice reports
• Copy taste in order to identify stories for use on TV news bulletins
• Liaise with reporters and search wires for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories
• Advise the Bulletin Editor/Executive Producer on new and developing story angles.
• Tailor story to allocated time within the bulletin.
• Preview tapes to ensure correct sound levels, timing and visuals
• Correct linguistic and factual errors in the script
• Attend briefing meetings
• Ensure that stories are produced to prescribed Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as well as other relevant regulations.
• Adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
• Attend briefing and debriefing sessions with Bulletin Editor and/or Executive Producer.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team, and other contributors.
• Liaise with senior editorial team members regarding technical support and editorial requirements.

Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree NQF 6/7 in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficiency in English: read, write and speak.
• Proficiency in any other South African language
• Understand current media trends and developments and also use/engage in multimedia platforms professionally
• Good general knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
   

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Execute operational production requirements
• Operate facility equipment
• Mic placements as per SOP
• Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Assist in recordings in accordance to  customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
• Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
• Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
• Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
• Setup mix-minus
• Operating digital playout systems
• Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards(if necessary)
• On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Report and escalate risk findings 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
• Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints

REQUIREMENTS:

• Sound Engineering Certificate NQF Level 5
• Sound Engineering National Diploma will be an advantage
• Film/Video Technology/Production Course/Relevant Qualifications

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and play out broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Submission of ad-hoc incident fault reports
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Execute operational production requirements
• Operate facility equipment
• Mic placements as per SOP
• Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
• Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
• Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
• Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
• Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
• Set up mix-minus
• Operate digital playout systems
• Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary)
• On-time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Report and escalate risk findings  
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly, and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer requests
• Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
• Advantage:  Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
   

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Purpose

• The purpose of this 12 months internship programme is to provide students with opportunity to acquire wok experience in the broadcasting field. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a Marketing / Communications / Sales qualification who are willing to learn and grow into being an Administrative Officer in Marketing. The Administrative Officer is an integral part of the sales and marketing team, to promote and implement marketing projects and assist in developing marketing strategies aimed at optimal utilization of broadcast facilities by supporting expansion and growth of Technology services and facilities that will impact in the generation of revenue for the Technology division. 

About the Team

• The Facilities Sales and Marketing department falls under the Technology division and services both Radio and Regional Technology Operations (RRTO) and TV and OB Technology Operations (TOTO) departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Initiating promotional strategies and managing Technology events and promotions.
• Updating of exhibits, displays and promotional material and imaging of facilities and services.
• Communicate effectively with clients and service providers.
• Monitor, evaluate and manage promotional activities, taking corrective actions when required.
• Drive compelling campaigns through marketing initiatives for internal and external clients, analyse the impact of these marketing campaigns and prepare measurement reports.
• Update the website on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of information to public and media and effective utilization of SABC Internet (Web) and Intranet space to promote commercial use of SABC facilities/ studios.
• Update and maintain client database displaying key information to support Technology decision-making.
• Processing all financial and general administration related to marketing.
• Arrange and organize meetings, workshops, events, conferences etc.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National diploma/degree in Marketing / Communications / Sales (NQF 6)

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
• Creative solutions and interesting concepts.
• Customer Service orientated and ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Quality orientated with attention to detail.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Desktop Support
• Radio Broadcasting technical support
• Radio Outside Broadcasting technical support
• TV operations including streaming

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years ND (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light current, communications, computer studies or information technology) NQF6 Advantage A+ and N.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan, and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
• Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
• Research, investigate and break stories.
• Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
• Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
• Check facts, accuracy, and quality of stories / content.
• Set up and record interviews.
• Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
• Keep abreast of news events / developments.
• Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies, or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
• Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
• Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
• Good general knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the 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 (beat).
• Give informative and well-researched input to live Current Affairs programmes 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 discussions for broadcast, including cross-overs.
• Meet story deadlines.
• Keep abreast of news events/developments.
• Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant recording equipment.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s
• licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, the Press Code, including rulings, the SABC editorial policies, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma/ Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7)
• Excellent command of English & Xitsonga/Tshivenda, both written and spoken in TV, Radio, and Digital News to optimise the impact of editorial content

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Main purpose of the position:

• The Junior Revenue Analyst provides essential analytical and administrative support to the Revenue Management team in collecting, validating, and reporting revenue performance data across Television, Radio and Digital platforms.
• The role ensures accuracy and integrity of revenue data, assists in the preparation of reports, and supports the analysis of yield, discount, trade model efficiency, and inventory utilisation. Working under guidance from the Revenue Analyst and Senior Pricing Analyst, the incumbent contributes to the accurate tracking of sales performance, discount trends, sell-out ratios, and inventory recovery opportunities.
• This entry-level role serves as a foundation for developing professional capability in revenue analytics, data modelling, and yield optimisation. It is key to ensuring that SABC’s revenue data ecosystem is reliable, well-maintained, and able to support informed commercial decisions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collect and collate daily and weekly sales, inventory and revenue data from internal systems.
• Validate data accuracy and flag inconsistencies, gaps or anomalies.
• Support the preparation of yield, sell-out and discount utilisation reports.
• Maintain accurate databases and spreadsheets for revenue tracking.
• Assist with data uploads into BI dashboards and reporting systems.
• Perform reconciliations between pricing, sales and revenue datasets.
• Compile revenue summaries for internal use under supervision.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting cycles.
• Ensure proper version control and documentation for all reports.
• Contribute to the accuracy of inputs for forecasting and modelling.
• Provide administrative assistance in report scheduling and dissemination.
• Maintain repository of historical sales and revenue data.
• Work closely with the Revenue Analyst to update dashboard datasets.
• Ensure data is stored securely and handled in compliance with governance policies.
• Assist in preparing revenue, yield, and trade model performance reports.
• Extract and organise data needed for yield and discount utilisation analysis.
• Support tracking of sell-outs, utilisation and discount levels by platform.
• Prepare charts and summaries of revenue performance trends.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of trade model efficiency and rate realisation.
• Identify and list areas of underperformance in yield or utilisation.
• Support modelling and forecasting exercises by providing data inputs.
• Assist in producing variance and performance summaries for management packs.
• Contribute to analysis of unsold inventory trends and disposal opportunities.
• Support post-campaign revenue reviews.
• Verify that reported yield metrics align with approved pricing data.
• Ensure completeness of data used in yield and forecast models.
• Provide support during pricing and revenue review sessions.
• Document analytical findings and methodologies under supervision.
• Maintain structured data archives for trend analysis.
• Assist with tracking of trade model usage, discount application and client deal compliance.
• Support daily monitoring of inventory utilisation and sell-out patterns.
• Help compile reports on unsold or underutilised inventory.
• Record discount levels and variance from approved thresholds.
• Assist in analysis of promotional and barter performance outcomes.
• Maintain an updated register of discount and trade commitments.
• Contribute to basic modelling of discount and utilisation trends.
• Support the tracking of yield improvements from discount or trade model changes.
• Ensure trade model data is up to date in relevant systems.
• Prepare summary dashboards on inventory and trade activity under guidance.
• Adhere to PFMA, Treasury and SABC governance protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of all revenue and client data.
• Support preparation of audit packs and data verification.
• Ensure reports and data sources meet internal audit requirements.
• Assist with risk documentation and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain version control and documentation of all models and reports.
• Participate in compliance training and team workshops.
• Escalate any potential non-compliance issues to supervisor.

Requirements:

• NQF Level 6 or above; and/or  Bachelor’s Degree in economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Analytics or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Data Analytics, Revenue or Yield Management advantageous.
• Proven ability to conduct complex modelling and scenario analysis.
• Exposure to pricing, trading or sales operations in media, telecoms or advertising.
• Experience in BI tools, revenue dashboards and forecasting systems.
• Track record of generating actionable insights that improved yield or efficiency

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Main purpose of the position:

• To ensure that all production logistics are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements set by the business and thus ensuring a successful production.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage production of each production/event in their respective portfolios via MS Project.
• Travel bookings for any production/productions/events.
• Follow up on logistical arrangements and notify the crew regarding the production schedule.
• All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and international productions/productions/events.
• Book studio equipment and ensure the required elements are sorted out for the production
• Book catering.
• Always on standby in case of emergencies for all productions/productions/events within the portfolio.
• Attend any venues to take note of issues that crop up on those productions/events.
• Take care of changes made by relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and check invoices of the independent contractors in line with the work done.
• Keep track of ENG crews that have worked that are not scheduled as per normal production schedule.
• Capture travel on SAP and ensure that approved for all trips.
• Ensure that advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accounted for.
• Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
• Work in conjunction with the executive producers, Producers and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
• Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post- production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings.
• Engage with the relevant internal & external stakeholders around logistical arrangements for special productions / productions / events.
• Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries.
• Prepare budgets for the upcoming sporting productions/events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.).
• Ensure that there are no overspends on the production budgets by working smart with production to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Assist in projections for production budgets with the production accountant and reconciliation.
• Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources.
• Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for reconciliation purposes.
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the organisation's Broadcasting Regulatory provisions including but not limited to:
• Broadcasting Act
• International Broadcast
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Requirements:

• NQF Level 6 or above; and/or in Administration and Project Management or Logistics or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical equipment’s, production and operations.
• Understanding of different sporting code
• Understanding of the Broadcasting Act and SABC policies
• Understanding of Finance (Budget)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail and working under pressure.