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 t...
Main purpose of Position:
- To manage and provide strategic direction to the Operations Team/s, to optimally facilitate the technical and operational requirements of Radio and TV broadcasting according to the requirements of internal and external clients. Effective and efficient planning, scheduling, coordination and utilization of facilities and resources to manage productions and operations and contribute to broadcast content.
Key Accountabilities:
- Complete knowledge of the broadcast chain to fully understand the customer requirement and provide expert sound technical and operational system solutions to serve the customer's needs
- Complete and thorough understanding of all genres of broadcasting both for Television and Radio to provide an expert multi-skilled solution, e.g. Sport, Drama, SONA, Parliament Activations, Radio & TV Outside Broadcasts, Live & Production Studios, News, etc
- Create and maintain a positive relationship with all Divisions by understanding their operational requirements and providing expert system solutions that will meet all diverse requirements.
- Document, investigate, and provide expert solutions to customer queries and complaints within agreed turnaround time.
- Implement Performance Management as per organizational policy and procedures
- Engage with staff to address performance shortfalls and engage with organizational units to address training shortfalls
- Disseminate information and ensure all staff remain informed at all times of organizational and divisional matters
- Expertly maintain a positive relationship with all suppliers to protect the interests of all internal clients as well as be informed of future technology advancements.
- Regular customer engagements to understand current and future-based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of their environment
- Setting standards/criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/systems in compliance with industry standards Setting standards/ criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/ systems in compliance with standards
- Expert in knowledge base and understanding of all HR policies & procedures, e.g. Employment Equity, Labour Relations, Code of Conduct, etc to promote healthy people management practices
- Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at an expert level and provide understandable and sequential documentation of procedures to be followed by stakeholders
- Cost estimations, controlling costs and budget inputs to demonstrate sufficient financial knowledge and skills to assist management with costs and budgets
- Advanced level of operational knowledge & understanding of discipline e.g. equipment & facilities in broadcast environment, operating systems, first line maintenance, etc.
- Execution of all genres of broadcasting especially with dramas, documentaries, sport broadcasts, live broadcasts, orchestra recordings, live front of house, music production, production of documentaries, news in the field support, government activations, Radio and TV activations with clients, etc.
- Setting up, monitoring and managing outside broadcast infrastructure to ensure adherence to technical and safety specifications, maximum utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast
- Quality control and monitoring of productions (internal and external) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensuring quality productions
- Assisting and monitoring with rigging and de-rigging cables and equipment, ensuring the efficient and effective setting up and dismantling of the complete infrastructure and its safe return to the SABC base.
- Managing specialised skills within the team to leverage alternative revenue streams as and when required
- Expert problem-solving principles to resolve a fault within a reasonable time in a facility system during production, showing the understanding of the system, e.g. transmission problems, configuration, etc.
- Read, analyse, identify and understand technical circuit drawings and component functionality.
Key Performance Skills
- Expert understanding of broadcast standards and best practice.
- Expert to Advanced Knowledge and understanding of current operating systems, configurations and security requirements.
- Expert Knowledge and understanding of IT Security policies and procedures.
- Expert knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats.
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of circuit diagrams and electronic components.
- Expert understanding of broadcast operations.
- Expert understanding of Financial Management.
- Expert Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning
Minimum Requirements:
- Sound Engineering Certificate (3 years) or a Diploma NQF Level 6
- Or Film/Video Technology/Production Course/Relevant Qualifications
- Specialised courses (RAB), Management Diploma/Relevant Management Certificate
- Code 10 with PDP
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a broadcast environment, minimum of 4 years as Principal Operator with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post-production environment
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Shaping and influencing the development of Spectrum Policies and Regulations in favour of the SABC
- Providing strategic directions of the National Preparatory Working Group of International Telecommunication Union - Radiocommunications agenda items relating to broadcasting and spectrum management
- Leading signal interference resolutions cases for TVOB, TV and Radio departments
- Apply engineering planning and coordination procedures to spectrum management to support SABC’s various applications for licences at ICASA
- Knowledge of spectrum usage and availability in the Bands
- Participating in band planning exercises in South Africa and providing strategic directions with the aim to protecting SABC’s spectrum usage
- Take responsibility for the technical contact with the ICASA, Telkom and Sentech, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC technical needs and requirements.
- Liaise with TV and Radio and relevant technology business units, in order to ensure optimal delivery on transmission technology needs and requirements.
- Liaise with ICASA technical staff, in order to clarify and resolve technical issues and enhance the ICASA
- Efficiently and accurately manage a database of existing transmitters and future planned expansions.
- Ensure optimal alignment between technology and the radio stations and TV channels needs and requirements including contribution links.
- Manage and audit the technical performance of the transmitters and satellite networks used by the SABC.
- Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends.
- Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time.
- Provide accurate information on census figures, coverage maps and self-help stations.
- Provide strategic direction in terms of optimal utilisation of technology, in order to continually enhance and improve efficiencies and quality of radio and TV processes and systems
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Represent and present SABC’s interest in the world Radio conferences in line with approved technology roadmap on radio frequency and equipment standardization.
- Management of cross border interference and represent and promote the SABC’s interests in the external world by building long-term alliances and partnerships with suppliers and industry organizations to achieve the SABC’s strategic objectives.
- Promote the interests of the SABC by taking part in industry groups such as NAB and SADIBA and help keep the SABC at the leading edge in relation to South African and international Contribution and Distribution arrangements.
- Responsible for actively managing relationships with all the SABC’s Contribution and Distribution and linking suppliers, including Sentech and satellite platform operators
- Maintain regular contact with ICASA and the DCDT in order to establish and maintain relationships and to assist with in time processing of SABC applications
- Lobby, protect and advance SABC’s interest in all international and national Fora for spectrum requirements
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS
- N D Electrical/Electronic Engineering NQF Level 6
- National Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration will be an advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years’ experience on technical regulatory environment
KNOWLEDGE
- Radio frequency planning
- Electromagnetic spectrum theory
- National and international policies and regulation
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CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2026
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- To install, configure and repair workstations and servers, support and maintain databases & provide operational support to users of the SABC Broadcast, Production and Music Scheduling Systems to ensure highly available systems/ facilities for 24/7 broadcast.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- 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.
- Perform the implementation of CAPEX projects by performing the required installations, configurations and system testing.
- Prepare OPEX motivation and OPEX motivations for approval to ensure operational requirements (spares holding, equipment repairs and maintenance) are addressed.
- Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy. The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
- Agreed % of broadcast system availability and facilities for all SABC regions.
- Above average rating on SLA (internal stakeholders).
- Adhere to service delivery standards.
- Systems, equipment, processes and workflows, in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards.
- Execute their delivery of technical tasks (installation and configuration of workstations, servers, databases) to their completion on time and within agreed specifications.
- Ensure standardization across areas of responsibility which are in line with departmental SOP's and company policies.
- Provide input to update technical documentation.
- Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
- Perform standby as and when required.
- Prevention of re-occurring faults and system downtime.
- Follow up on reported faults and communicate fault resolution timelines to client.
- Provide input to update fault SOP.
- Have the ability to communicate and diagnose faults with regional technicians.
- Submission of ad-hoc fault reports detailing steps taken for fault resolution.
- Daily and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables
- Monthly report of maintenance and repairs conducted.
- Accurate monthly reporting system downtime detailing, downtime, reasoning and missed advertising (recon) and deliverables (maintenance, repairs, system health and tasks).
- Provide standby reports as per time management policy.
- Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA % and system availability % (Target systems availability is 99.997%)
- Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable systems.
- Daily proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components and corrective actions on failed processes.
- Daily assessment of system through logs (database errors, system restarts, etc.) and system checks.
- Daily backup of all radio\ TV broadcast production and music scheduling system (database, audio, system configurations) in line with broadcast continuity.
- The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
- Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.
- Understand Broadcast workflows and technical drawings.
- Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
- Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems and broadcast studios).
- Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable Broadcast Systems.
- Assist (when required) with rigging of broadcast systems & edit facilities, ensuring the functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions.
- Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, functional facilities for successful recording, production and broadcast
- Correct configuration & testing of systems and equipment (software) to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults and system standardization across the playout and production system environment.
- Create and maintain User groups (rights) as per client requirements.
- Create and maintain system users as per IT security policy.
- Create and maintain system categories as per user requirements and in compliance with system storage.
- Ensure security updates tested and then applied.
KEY PERFORMANCE SKILLS
- 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.
- Ensure system compliance reports are available at all times (Broadcast report from playout system, ICASA\ SAMRO & SAMPRA from Music Scheduling system).
- Ensure 95% of assets verified annually.
- Perform annual asset verification.
- Create and maintain relationships with Radio, News and Regional Technical Staff to ensure compliance with user requirements.
- Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
- Provide basic technical assistance and guidance to customers (Radio presenters, Music Compilers journalists, technical producers, News and Sales Traffic rooms) regarding software capability and functionality (including operational training when required).
- Attend resolutions to customer requests\ complaints.
- Internal client engagement regarding technical compliance.
- Participation in OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs.
- Respond to faults logged with Service provider in a timely manner (2 business days).
- 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:
- 3 Year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) (S4) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems.
- Minimum 1-year technical experience.
- Driver’s license.
- The following certification will be advantageous: BTech or Bachelor’s Degree; IT Certification (A+ or N+), SQL Database Administration.
- Must be willing to work irregular hours and enter into an overtime agreement to perform standby as and when required as per SABC Time Management Policy once you have acquired the necessary skills.
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Closing Date : 31 AUGUST 2026
PURPOSE
- Effective and Efficient Testing and quality assurance of SABC Digital products (Websites, Mobile Applications & OTT platforms). Responsible for the identification and definition of required digital product tests, ensuring detailed testing progress and results in each test cycle.
- Provide the quality assurance of software development and deployment.
- Conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the digital solutions are fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are addressed within a product before being released to the next stage or deployed to production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Design and develop test cases and success criteria for SABC Digital products (Websites, Mobile, TV, CarPlay/Android Auto, Voice Command Speaker Applications) solutions following best practices and procedures and in line with agreed timelines and business requirements.
- Testing new features/products before they are released to the public to ensure they meet business requirements & specifications.
- Ensure accurate functional, system integration, user acceptance and regression testing, and performance testing are executed in different phases of the digital product development to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure Quality assurance in each test cycle as per predefined criteria.
- Testing products for usability and reporting bugs or usability issues to developers
- Testing different browsers, operating systems, and devices to ensure responsiveness and cross-platform compatibility.
- Reporting on performance and user experience
- Training of business stakeholders on new digital products and features.
- Daily monitoring of team status updates by the development team and ensuring testing of digital products in line with project timelines.
- Constant review of system functionality at different stages of the development lifecycle.
- Effective identification, documentation, and logging of issues (e.g., queries, bugs, change requests) arising out of the testing process.
- Immediate and accurate reporting of failures to line management
- Ensure that the appropriate test protocol/ methodology is applied.
- Develop, update, and maintain digital product documentation including (User Manuals & Standards and procedures).
- Provide support to management to ensure that product goals are met, and dependencies are managed.
- Regular and accurate reporting to management on digital product testing progress.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Cooperation with regulatory and policy affairs to ensure compliance with broadcasting policies, legislation, regulations and licence conditions.
- Contribute to the upkeep of a risk register to address risk issues.
- Ensure compliance with SABC policy and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with SABC Methodologies and Best practice standards for digital products.
- Ensure compliance with the SABC digital products incident, change and release management requirements.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Effective briefing and communication with stakeholders
- Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with websites and mobile applications.
- Work with various cross-functional stakeholders across the business to ensure optimal testing and quality assurance of digital products.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing process.
- Provide training to the business stakeholders.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant 3/4-year Diploma/Degree NQF 6/7 in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, Software Testing, or related field.
- ITIL Certification is an advantage
- ISTQB/Testing Certification is an advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of relevant testing experience within an IT corporate environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge and understanding of working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum).
- Knowledge and understanding of ITIL Principles and relevant defect management tools e.g. JIRA.
- Knowledge and understanding of Service Level Agreement management (SLA’s)
- Knowledge and understanding of Test Planning and Test Scripts
- Knowledge of how to perform Test Execution and Evaluation of Current /New/ Upgraded Systems or Software
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PURPOSE
- Effective and Efficient Testing and quality assurance of SABC Digital products (Websites, Mobile Applications & OTT platforms). Responsible for the identification and definition of required digital product tests, ensuring detailed testing progress and results in each test cycle.
- Provide the quality assurance of software development and deployment.
- Conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the digital solutions are fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are addressed within a product before being released to the next stage or deployed to production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Design and develop test cases and success criteria for SABC Digital products (Websites, Mobile, TV, CarPlay/Android Auto, Voice Command Speaker Applications) solutions following best practices and procedures and in line with agreed timelines and business requirements.
- Testing new features/products before they are released to the public to ensure they meet business requirements & specifications.
- Ensure accurate functional, system integration, user acceptance and regression testing, and performance testing are executed in different phases of the digital product development to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure Quality assurance in each test cycle as per predefined criteria.
- Testing products for usability and reporting bugs or usability issues to developers
- Testing different browsers, operating systems, and devices to ensure responsiveness and cross-platform compatibility.
- Reporting on performance and user experience
- Training of business stakeholders on new digital products and features.
- Daily monitoring of team status updates by the development team and ensuring testing of digital products in line with project timelines.
- Constant review of system functionality at different stages of the development lifecycle.
- Effective identification, documentation, and logging of issues (e.g., queries, bugs, change requests) arising out of the testing process.
- Immediate and accurate reporting of failures to line management
- Ensure that the appropriate test protocol/ methodology is applied.
- Develop, update, and maintain digital product documentation including (User Manuals & Standards and procedures).
- Provide support to management to ensure that product goals are met, and dependencies are managed.
- Regular and accurate reporting to management on digital product testing progress.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Cooperation with regulatory and policy affairs to ensure compliance with broadcasting policies, legislation, regulations and licence conditions.
- Contribute to the upkeep of a risk register to address risk issues.
- Ensure compliance with SABC policy and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with SABC Methodologies and Best practice standards for digital products.
- Ensure compliance with the SABC digital products incident, change and release management requirements.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Effective briefing and communication with stakeholders
- Provide technical support to users experiencing issues with websites and mobile applications.
- Work with various cross-functional stakeholders across the business to ensure optimal testing and quality assurance of digital products.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing process.
- Provide training to the business stakeholders.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant 3/4-year Diploma/Degree NQF 6/7 in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, Software Testing, or related field.
- ITIL Certification is an advantage
- ISTQB/Testing Certification is an advantage
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of relevant testing experience within an IT corporate environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work and complete multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge and understanding of working in an Agile delivery environment (Scrum).
- Knowledge and understanding of ITIL Principles and relevant defect management tools e.g. JIRA.
- Knowledge and understanding of Service Level Agreement management (SLA’s)
- Knowledge and understanding of Test Planning and Test Scripts
- Knowledge of how to perform Test Execution and Evaluation of Current /New/ Upgraded Systems or Software
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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
- Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to coordinate/plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/equipment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide to operational submissions to Line Manager with regard to Business Unit Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
- Contribute to Opex and Capex Plans
- Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
- Provide operational designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementation plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Participate in Capex project and system execution, commissioning and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Finance Motivations
- Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
- Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
- Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
- Specialised Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, e.g. CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
- Designing fit-for-purpose innovative operational solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as required
- Contribute to service delivery standards and guide the team to achieve them
- Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post- production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
- Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed
- Identify and coordinate operational production requirements
- Transmit audio/visual in liaison with Main Control as per schedule (production/OB)
- Plan, obtain, setup, test and operate facility equipment
- Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
- Full and comprehensive understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
- Guide and set up in the field programming, recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
- Plan, execute comprehensive multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
- Plan, and execute recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
- Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
- Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
- Setup mix-minus and program audio desks.
- Operating digital playout systems
- 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
- Contribute to procurement of correct digital solution in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
- Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
- Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Effective control and management of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
- Operational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational options
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
- Individual operational training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (NQF Level 6)
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in broadcast environment with minimum of 3 years as Senior Technical Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post-production environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 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.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
- Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment
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CLOSING DATE: 30 AUGUST 2026
Main Purpose of the position
- To source and provide quality news copy that accurately reflects the latest news events regionally, continentally and internationally, in order to attract and retain the various targeted audiences
Key Accountabilities:
- Identify leading news stories for target audiences across all language platforms on Channel Africa.
- Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language and regional context, style and flavour – that meets the SABC’s ethical, editorial and production standards.
- Ensure accuracy, impartiality and on-time delivery of news for various Channel Africa audiences
- Ensure a thorough and well informed approach to covering activities and events in all regional blocs on the continent
- Liaise with reporters and search news sources for breaking stories, fresh angles and updates on stories.
- Rewrite copy from the newsroom and other sources within tight deadlines.
- Produce voice reports where necessary.
- Contribute content for online publication.
- Seek/give advice on the delivery of top stories.
- Manage, coach and mentor junior news desk staff.
- Adhere to the Channel Africa style guide.
- Utilise research and social media platforms to understand target audience needs and consumption trends.
- Adhere to changes of schedule and time of newscast.
- Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live crossings.
- Assist presenters to achieve accurate news reading delivery/presentation.
- Ensure quality of sound clips for broadcast.
- Generate and put out customised news bulletins and headlines as per schedule and as per target audience preferences.
- Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints.
- Network with other newsmakers and sources of news.
- Communicate with other news outlets inside and outside the SABC.
- Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs.
- Contract with team on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
- Allocate responsibilities and schedule team in a fair and transparent manner.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team.
- Provide input in the retention and attraction of talent.
- Manage employee relations to ensure conducive and productive work environment.
- Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives were required i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.
Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Journalism or related field (NQF6)
- 3-5 years’ experience in a news broadcasting environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards, Policies and SOP’s.
- Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations
- Excellent English communication (including writing) skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Good understanding of equipment and facilities within a broadcast environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of transmission chain.
- Knowledge and understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dalet or Dira!
- Sound understanding of current trends and issues in the social, economic and political environment on the African continent.
- Ability to work with people of diverse languages and cultures.
- Excellent news sense.
- Ability to work under pressure and long, irregular shifts.
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Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Main purpose of position
- To supervise the production and presentation of the language service programmes according to production briefs. Give support to the language service team in research and scripting of programmes as per the station’s programming. Assume the role of executive producer for the language service.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support and input in the development of the Programming strategy which is dominated by news, talk and current affairs genres.
- Ensure programme production is in line with the programming strategy.
- Provide performance reports to the programme manager on programming objectives.
- Assist in planning, organizing and control of activities pertaining to the business unit (specific language desk).
- Plan, manage, co-ordinate and direct production of programmes, features, station ID’s, sweeps and voice-overs aligned with strategic specifications;
- Guide production of programmes in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards;
- Liaise with the programme department through the programme manager, in order to outline project objectives and programme briefs;
- Monitor, evaluate and exercise editorial judgement on programme product, to ensure the quality and standard of the programme;
- Assist in the development and training of freelance producers, presenters, script writers and new talent as required;
- Cost effective utilisation of production budget;
- Effectively execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the production area – i.e. studio booking times and time dedication to regular or special production projects; weekly and monthly reports; content planning plans.
- Research utilisation, in order to enhance the production of quality programmes;
- Effectively and efficiently utilise and manage station resources in the production and delivery of quality programmes;
- The Specialist: language service, is responsible for all feature/show related audio production work required by producers and presenters;
- Together with the stations on-air promotions executive (where present) the specialist: language will identify the relevant voice over artist as per the production brief;
- Seek approval from the programme manager and news & current affairs editor and/or a duly appointed nominee for all work done;
- Insist on and keep proper records of all production work booked on a weekly basis;
- Oversee production and recording of programmes for scheduling, making sure the schedule is loaded accordingly.
- Adhere to changes to schedule and time programmes.
- Liaise and co-ordinate in time with technical producers for all live presentations.
- Approve programme scripts for technical producer to manage the live presentation.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and programming strategy.
- Assist the development and ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Supervision of the language service to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
- Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
- Manage and oversee the internal risk and assist in the provision of mitigation plan.
- Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints
- Network with other content providers in and outside the SABC
- Communicate with other programming outlets in the SABC
- Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs
- Contract on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
- Assist in the allocation of responsibilities and scheduling of team.
- Coach, mentor and develop the team.
- Assist providing direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
- Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
- Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.
Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Journalism/Media studies or relevant field of study.(NQF Level 6)
- 4-5 years’ relevant experience in a radio broadcasting environment, practising in the specific language.
- Valid work permit for non-citizens.
- Worked in the news content production environment would be an advantage.
- Knowledge & understanding of broadcast Standards, Policies and SOP’s.
- Impeccable proficiency (oral and written) in the specific broadcast language.
- Excellent English communication (including writing) skills.
- Advanced understanding of SABC broadcast operations and systems.
- Good understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment.
- Knowledge & understanding of transmission chain
- Knowledge & understanding of play-out and recording system e.g. Dira
- Knowledge & understanding of different types of productions e.g. Informal Knowledge Building versus sport
- versus current affairs.
- Good sense of news and socio-political issues in Africa.
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CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & ALIGNMENT
- Translate the approved L&D strategy into operational plans and delivery schedules
- Implement the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and track execution against targets
- Ensure alignment of all L&D activities with EE and transformation plans
- Provide input and feedback to improve strategy based on operational insights
LEARNING DELIVERY & OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Manage and oversee the process of training needs analyses and skills gaps to determine knowledge and skills gaps for the SABC.
- Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify organisational skills gaps
- Implement onboarding and offboarding learning programmes aligned to business needs
- Coordinate the design, scheduling, and delivery of learning interventions (technical, leadership, compliance)
- Manage the end-to-end learning cycle (plan, deliver, evaluate, report)
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of learning interventions on performance outcomes
- Ensure compliance with all education, training, and skills development legislation
- Develop and maintain quality assurance frameworks for learning delivery
- Consolidate and communicate annual and quarterly training plans
- Optimise the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to improve tracking, reporting, and learning administration
- Leverage digital tools and AI-enabled solutions to enhance learning delivery, automation, and data-driven decision-making
- Manage learning-related contracts to ensure provider and learner compliance
- Ensure all learning interventions align to EE and transformation objectives
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SETA & PIPELINE MANAGEMENT
- Act as the organisation’s accredited Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) with full accountability for compliance
- Compile, submit, and secure approval of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) for the Group
- Manage mandatory and discretionary grant funding, including applications, tracking, and reporting
- Serve as primary liaison with relevant SETAs (e.g. MICT SETA), ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and grant recovery
Lead the end-to-end implementation and management of:
- Learnerships
- Internships
- Graduate development programmes
- Experiential learning and bursary initiatives
- Manage
- Own the end-to-end learner lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, tracking, assessment, completion)
- Identify, onboard, and manage accredited training providers and vendors, ensuring quality and contractual compliance
- Ensure all programmes comply with the Skills Development Act and align to the National Qualifications Framework
- Build and sustain feeder pipelines for scarce and critical skills
- Prepare for and manage SETA audits, verifications, and statutory reporting requirements.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Manage the Learning & Development budget and expenditure to ensure cost-effective delivery and adherence to financial controls
- Develop, implement, and maintain L&D policies, procedures, SOPs, and internal control measures
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and skills development regulations
- Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks to protect organisational integrity and prevent financial loss
- Conduct and monitor internal audits, ensuring implementation of corrective and preventative actions
- Maintain accurate L&D records and always ensure full audit readiness
STAKEHOLDER & SERVICE MANAGEMENT
- Build and manage effective relationships with internal stakeholders, SETAs (e.g. MICT SETA), and external service providers
- Partner with business units to understand capability needs and ensure delivery of relevant L&D solutions
- Support organisational effectiveness and transformation initiatives through targeted L&D interventions
- Ensure high-quality, responsive service delivery and a positive stakeholder experience
- Provide accurate reporting, analytics, and insights to support business decision-making
- Leverage HR and L&D data to inform planning, track performance, and improve service delivery
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Lead, manage, and develop the L&D team to ensure effective delivery of departmental objectives
- Drive performance management, accountability, and delivery against agreed targets
- Identify capability gaps within the team and implement development plans (PDPs)
- Ensure appropriate resourcing, workload management, and succession planning
- Foster a high-performance, solutions-driven, and delivery-focused team culture
- Maintain effective communication and alignment within the team on priorities and expectations
- Manage employee relations to maintain a productive and professional work environment.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences
- Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) Qualification (NQF Level 5) - Advantage
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Learning & Development / Human Capital Development functions
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity within Learning and Training & Development
KNOWLEDGE
- Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end Learning and Development function, including learning strategy, instructional design, facilitation, learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), evaluation, and organisational capability development.
- Sound knowledge of South African skills development legislation, including the Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, National Qualifications Framework (NQF), SAQA, QCTO, SETA requirements, WSP/ATR processes, grant funding, and BBBEE Skills Development requirements.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end learning programmes, including learnerships, internships, graduate development, bursaries, and other talent development initiatives.
- Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS), external training providers, accredited vendors, and learning-related contracts.
- Knowledge of competency-based learning, assessment, facilitation, coaching, and integrated talent development practices.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, reporting, quality assurance, audit requirements, and learning analytics within a complex organisational environment.:
- National Qualifications Framework
- SAQA and QCTO systems
- Working knowledge of broader labour and training legislation governing Learning & Development in South Africa
- Experience onboarding and managing external training providers and accredited vendors
- Experience managing learnerships, internships, and graduate development programmes end-to-end
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