Openings at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To deliver incisive Ndebele public service Audio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Write and read (present) Ndebele Audio News content, as assigned.
• Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
• Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
• Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
• Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
• Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital news / media guidelines.
• Support team members and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient and fluent in Ndebele (read, write, speak and translate)
• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
• 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
• Excellent news sense and attention to detail
• Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
• Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments

Deadline:2nd February,2026

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Main Purpose

• To provide continuous and proactive monitoring of the organizational assets on CCTV surveillance.

Key Accountabilities:

OPERATE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TO MONITOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT

• Continuously observe the CCTV monitors
• Monitor and Control the Access to restricted and Closed areas
• Monitor the access to the parking area
• Watch the video monitors to ensure authorised people enter the building.
• Communicate with various security officers to ensure the safety of staff in the building.
• Notify the security officers of unauthorised access to premises. 

MONITOR THE FIRE ALARM AND INTRUSION SYSTEM

• Inform the security officers to inspect the incident observed on the system
• Communicate incident with the emergency services as per SABC’s policies and procedures
• Observe and report fire alarm to patrol security officials
• Observe and report intrusion system alarms to patrol security officials 

MONITOR AND REPORT ANY IRREGULARITY

• Monitor close circuit television and report irregularities to the Control Room Supervisor
• Restrict and report unauthorized access into the control room
• Screening suspicious intruders and report it to the Control Room Supervisor
• Screening of suspicious looking parcels report it to the Control Room Supervisor

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING

• Control and use security keys or any equipment assigned
• Record all instructions received in the occurrence book as well as all incidents in the incident register
• Do proper handover of status of the Control Room to the next shift
• Record and refer all video footage playback requests to the Control Room Supervisor
• Record and report equipment failure or malfunction equipment to the Control Room Supervisor

Requirements

• Grade 12 Matric.
• 3 years’ experience/security background

Knowledge

• Understanding CCTV procedures
• Understanding of privacy laws
• Participating in performance management reports
• Good Communication (verbal and written)
• Creative and Imagination
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Attention to detail  
• Problem solving

Deadline:3rd February,2026

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To manage the News Head’s work-related activities professionally, timeously and efficiently by providing the required administrative support for the smooth and effective running of the office and newsroom

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
• Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
• Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
• Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
• Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
• Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
• Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
• Compile and maintain asset register.
• Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
• Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
• Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
• Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
• Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
• Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
• Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National diploma in administration or any other equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification.
• 2-3 years’ proven experience in office administration / management and / or secretarial work, preferably in the news, media and / or broadcasting environment.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft package, PowerPoint, Excel, the Internet & SAP etc.).
• Understand multimedia news and current affairs.
• Knowledge of and interest in digital and broadcast developments and trends
• Good general knowledge.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Proactive and action orientated.
• Establish and maintain good relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Good planning and organising skills.

Deadline:5th February,2026