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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
BULLETIN EDITOR –SABC NEWS CHANNEL
POSITION ID: 60019430
SCALE CODE: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)
REPORTING LINE: EDITOR-SABC NEWS CHANNEL
CLOSING DATE: 18 AUGUST 2026
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the production team to deliver compelling and incisive news programmes in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead the team in identifying and selecting stories, compose rundowns in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.
- Lead effective and creative brainstorming sessions to determine content breadth and quality.
- Working within tight deadlines, identify news stories appropriate for target audiences.
- Manage and direct staff in the writing and timeous processing of news stories.
- Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language context, style, and tone.
- Ensure compliance with SABC News’ ethical, editorial and production standards.
- Optimise news impact with illustrative, audio-visual, and appropriately contextualised script.
- Advise on the best stories to lead and anchor news bulletins, and update stories as new information becomes available.
- Keep up to date with news reporters in the field or at base and brief team on latest news developments.
- Ensure balance in the stories to be featured in the news bulletins and address gaps as soon as it is possible to do so.
- Supervise the performance of the team and give constructive feedback on stories delivered.
- Continually communicate with relevant news editors to find further newsworthy angles.
- Liaise with technical support regarding the specific delivery of news items.
- Assist news presenters with accurate news reading delivery and pronunciations.
- Submit daily production reports to the line manager and indicate problems requiring attention.
- Together with the line manager, process leave applications and check impact on rosters.
- Generate a monthly roster for the desk and ensure adequate staffing.
- Communicate with platforms on structural changes, changes in time slots, bulletin durations.
- Lead productive and creative editorial team sessions to determine appropriateness of editorial content for bulletins.
- Ensure that news content meets the highest editorial and linguistic standards as per editorial policy.
- Be alert to any content that may require audience warnings and disclaimers and ensure that these are reflected prominently prior to airing the stories.
- Assign team writing and productions responsibilities as required.
- Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes.
- Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.
- Support effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies or equivalent qualification. NQF6/7
- 6 years’ proven experience in editorial and writing environment, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
- Mother-tongue proficiency and exceptional writing skills in the designated language (English)
- Understanding of all regulations, legislation and policies impacting broadcasting.
- Knowledge and understanding of television news production processes.
- Exceptional editorial and journalistic acumen.
- Ability to work under pressure and perform outstandingly to tight deadlines.
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
BUSINESS MANAGER: EC COMBO
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORTING LINE: HEAD: PBS RADIO
POSITION ID: 60018139
SCALE CODE :125
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CLOSING DATE: 15 AUGUST 2026
Main Purpose of the position
To provide strategic direction, guidance, and management of the station in a cost-effective and efficient manner, in compliance with the license conditions and South African Broadcasting Corporation PBS mandate to maximise audience and revenue opportunities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement station strategy in line with overall SABC Radio strategy and business objectives.
- Guide the development and implementation of programming and marketing plans aligned to audience needs and mandate obligations.
- Develop and evaluate business plans in line with brand requirements and financial sustainability.
- Communicate station strategy to all staff and supporting departments to ensure alignment.
- Monitor and continuously review the delivery of high-quality programme content in line with the station’s mandate.
- Facilitate and support creative processes by both marketing and programming teams.
- Facilitate the commissioning of research and ensure optimal utilisation of research findings to achieve audience growth and revenue generation objectives.
- Monitor and review marketing plans of the station to ensure alignment with financial sustainability, audience growth and brand awareness goals.
- Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate talent scouting initiatives and implement development plans to ensure there is always highly skilled and attractive talent pool.
- Develop and implement business plans for various station projects.
- Compile and manage the utilisation of station budget.
- Monitor and manage station financial performance in line with the PCS mandate and SABC’s sustainability goals.
- Oversee and guide the contracting and payment of independent contractor as well as other service providers.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance and adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement the Standard Operating Procedures as well as other necessary controls to ensure accountability and delivery of high quality services.
- Address audit findings including consequence management, and close all gaps in compliance.
- Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
- Maintain close relations with Sales and Adventure in order to adequately define stations’ revenue requirements and close gaps.
- Initiate trade marketing activities in consultation with Sales and Corporate Affairs.
- Provide continuous feedback to senior management and station team regarding operational status and strategy performance.
- Closely manage external and internal stakeholders in order to ensure optimal delivery on mandate as well as revenue.
- Contract and evaluate staff performance in accordance with organizational Performance Management System and policy.
- Ensure adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (including leave Management).
- Effective briefing of and communication with departmental staff
- Complete personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members
- Provide a conducive work environment that supports creativity and personal growth.
- Coach, mentor and guide junior employees.
- Provide leadership on the retention and attraction of staff, and champion succession planning.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/Communications/Media Studies/Business Administration, or relevant qualification. NQF 7
- 6 years’ experience in a radio broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be at Radio Station management level.
- Understanding of ICASA regulations, South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other relevant legislation, BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies, and other quality assurance tools.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and systems.
- Excellent understanding of the South African and international media space.
- Experience in planning, budgeting for and executing special broadcasts and projects.
- Strategic thinking and ability to improvise and innovate.
- Marketing and Advertising regulations and policies.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Business writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Project management skills.
- Networking and stakeholder management.
- Digital media and computer skills.
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY (LIMPOPO)
POSITION: TECHNICIAN
POSITION ID: 60018329
SCALE CODE: 403
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
CLOSING DATE: 17 AUGUST 2026
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
- Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
- Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
- Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy
- Participate in Capex Project system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
- Adhere to service delivery standards
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs
- Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
- Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
- Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime
- Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
- Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
- Follow up reported faults
- Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software
- Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
- Report and escalate risk findings
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
- Compliance with OEM software licenses
- SOP application to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
- Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Assist with annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
- Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
- Provide basic technical 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
- 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Completion of 12 months internship programme with SABC in sound engineering ending by 31 March 2023
- This appointment will be made in line with the developmental principles as per the SABC Recruitment policy, whereby candidates will be appointed on a One year development programme in order to gain the required experience within the Broadcast Technical environment.
- Willing to be rotated in other relevant applicable disciplines
- Minimum 1 years’ relevant experience (internship recognised and experiential training as part of the National Diploma qualification) in the technical environment
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 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.
CLOSING DATE: 14 AUGUST 2026
- JOB INFORMATION SUMMARY
JOB PROFILE
Job Title:
Sales Assistant Public sector and Regions: Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Division:
Sales
Department:
Public sector and Regions
Busniess Unit:
Sales
Scale code:
405
SAP Position ID:
Position Reports to:
National Sales Manager Public sector and Regional Sales Managers
Location
Mpumalanga Provincial Office
Job Family
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide a support service to the Sales Segment function by working closely with the National Sales Manager (and where relevant Regional Sales Managers), Key Account Executives and Account Executives Sales in order to assist with the maximization of revenue.
- MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
WEIGHT
OFFICE COORDINATOR
- Building and maintaining a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
- Answer telephone calls and assist customers.
- Direct sales leads to appropriate member of sales team.
- Liaise with clients – deal with client enquiries, purchase orders, SBD / Vendor forms.
- Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
- Follow-up on material and fighting instructions
- Promote and sell products and services.
- Explain promotional offers.
- Liaise with all internal stakeholders/departments for sales and after sales.
- Assist with Trade Marketing Initiatives when applicable.
- Update and maintain client database.
- Accurate storage and quick retrieval of information and documentation.
- Ensure all client information is correct in conjunction with the VE Sales Team.
- SAP Purchase Requisitions and Service Entry Sheets.
- Travel arrangements on SAP for all staff (Flights, accommodation, car hire)
- Ordering of stationery for the whole department via SAP.
- Handle all queries and complaints from clients and escalate.
- Answer questions about platforms and services rendered.
- Obtain and listen to audio/visuals and send to Sales Teams across all Provinces allocated to VE Sales.
- Collect data from various key internal business stakeholders and complete quarterly sales meeting data templates and presentations.
- Track sales expenses.
- Retrieve figures for sales reports input.
- Retrieval of daily and weekly tracking of bookings (Internal Sales Role).
- Management of Department’s budget i.e. moving of funds for travel, stationery and
- Refreshments.
- Liaise with procurement.
- Manage teams’ diaries.
40%
ADMINISTRATION
- Prepare deals management documentation and obtain required signatures i.e. term sheets, Signiflow loading
- Arrange and organize meetings, workshops, events, conferences etc.
- Pre-plan quarterly reviews appointments both internal and external.
- Minutes taking and distribution weekly staff meetings.
- Filing, Scanning & E-mail.
- Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of the agency business and platforms.
- Liaise with the agency team regarding all work around commitments and tracking of various clients.
- Accurate and consistent usage of all sales management systems e.g. CRM & SAP to manage the sales processes end to end.
- Work with the compilation the National Sales Manager on the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations.
- Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client monthly with regards to tracking of commitments.
30%
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines.
- Compile all Submissions and Term Sheets within respective portfolios as well as manage the long form contract process.
- Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly.
- Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting.
- Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within an agreed time frame directed by senior management.
- Prepare the Deal Evaluation, business case and secure approval.
30%
TOTAL PERCENTAGE
100%
- INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A relevant higher education qualification (Higher Certificate or National Certificate) at NQF Level 6 or above; and/or
- Additional accredited courses or certifications in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields at a minimum of NQF Level 6.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2-4 number of years of sales/ sales experience, (media sales environment advantageous).
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Computer literacy (Ms Office)
- Demonstrate understanding of governance prescripts. (if internal)
- Demonstrate communication skills (verbal and written)
- Passion for broadcasting and media
- Customer Service orientated
- Establish and maintain relationships
- Quality orientated with attention to detail
- Problem solving ability
- Proactive and action-orientated
- Numerate
- Demonstrate planning and organizing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task
- Listening skills
ATTRIBUTES
- Exceptional communication skills
- High energy levels
- Strong initiative and drive (positive and self-motivated)
- Willingness to take calculated risks.
- Adaptable/multi-task
- Strategic in thinking and outlook
- Resilient
- Exercises sound judgement - particularly under pressure
- Unwavering in the pursuit of goals - but is aware of risks, monitors progress and is not afraid to change course when needed.
- Approachable and accessible
- Successful at building and maintaining relationships, internally and externally.
- Commitment to support and execute overarching business strategy.
- Innovative and proactive
- Responsible and reliable
- Team Player
CLOSING DATE: 13 AUGUST 2026
- JOB INFORMATION SUMMARY
JOB PROFILE
Job Title:
Sales Account Executive Public sector: North West
Division:
Sales
Department:
Public sector and Regions
Busniess Unit:
Sales
Scale code:
402
SAP Position ID:
Position Reports to:
Regional Sales Managers of respective regions
Location
North West
Job Family
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The core function of this role is to sell integrated solutions within the SABC eco-system. The role primarily consists of managing and overseeing a portfolio of advertiser’s accounts and agencies. Accountability includes but not limited to being a liaison for clients and ensuring customer satisfaction by proactively addressing clients’ needs and facilitating the entire sale process. The role also entails growing new client bases and contributing to an increase in current sales levels to ensure achievement of revenue targets.
- MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
WEIGHT
MAXIMIZE REVENUE POTENTIAL ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS
- Portfolio and Deal Management: Oversee a portfolio of agencies (servicing allocated Public Sector clients) direct MEDIUM value Public sector accounts, including deal negotiation, commitment tracking, volume discount management, fiscal spend growth, performance reviews, and reconciliations
- Lead negotiations for new business across allocated portfolio of accounts
- Handle operations across select agencies and direct clients to ensure revenue targets are met.
- Develop tailor-made sales opportunities and deals.
- Track and Manage Commitments and manage deals
- Prepare and negotiate all sales deals including renewals and renegotiations within the parameters of the governance prescripts.
- Offer a 360-degree solution across all platforms to address client’s needs.
- Educate client on all organisational platforms on a regular basis.
30%
MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
- Facilitate and understand analysis of competitive market in order to identify revenue opportunities.
- Conduct need analyses of all client’s in portfolio in order to understand needs, identify opportunities.
- Action a client brief and produce relevant media solutions not limited to a specific platform.
- Source and evaluate lost /dropped business to determine reasons in order to re-establish business.
20%
ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
- Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of own platforms.
- Liaise with Product Managers regarding potential sponsorships opportunities across SABC platforms.
- Accurate and consistent usage of all sales management systems e.g. CRM & SAP to manage the sales processes end to end.
- Compile the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations.
- Planning and Optimisation for clients upon request on available industry related planning and buying tools.
- Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client monthly with regards to tracking of commitments.
35%
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Update clients through proposals and presentations regarding opportunities.
- Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines.
- Compile all Submissions necessary to complete campaign booking/s and implementation
- Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly.
- Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting.
- Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
- Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within an agreed time frame directed by senior management.
15%
TOTAL PERCENTAGE
100%
- INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) at NQF Level 6 or above; and/or
- Additional accredited courses or certifications in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields at a minimum of NQF Level 5.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 6+ qualifications.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 5 qualification.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge and experience in integrated / digital sales solutions would be advantageous.
- Understanding of broadcasting policies
- Understanding of the organisational brands
- Knowledge of industry systems
- Problem solving
- Conflict Management
- Planning and organisation
- Work under pressure and multi-task
- Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook
- Excellent administrative skills
- Conceptualization skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
ATTRIBUTES
- Exceptional communication skills
- High energy levels
- Strong initiative and drive (positive and self-motivated)
- Willingness to take calculated risks.
- Adaptable/multi-task
- Strategic in thinking and outlook
- Resilient
- Exercises sound judgement - particularly under pressure
- Unwavering in the pursuit of goals - but is aware of risks, monitors progress and is not afraid to change course when needed.
- Approachable and accessible
- Successful at building and maintaining relationships, internally and externally.
- Commitment to support and execute overarching business strategy.
- Innovative and proactive
- Responsible and reliable
- Team Player
CLOSING DATE: 13 AUGUST 2026
- JOB INFORMATION SUMMARY
JOB PROFILE
Job Title:
Airtime Management Executive: X17
Division:
Sales
Department:
Sales Enablement and Fulfilment
Business Unit:
Sales Fulfilment
Scale code/ Grade:
404 (Paterson C1, Pernomnes 11)
SAP Position ID:
TBC
Position Reports to:
Team Lead: Airtime Management
Location:
Head Office
Job Family:
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure the accurate and efficient management of airtime inventory and bookings across SABC platforms from receipt of request through to on-air transmission. The role is responsible for coordinating and executing all operational activities related to the preparation, scheduling, and delivery of advertising campaigns, ensuring that all bookings are processed correctly, logs are finalised on time, and broadcast requirements are met in accordance with internal standards, client needs, and governance procedures.
- MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
WEIGHT
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Process airtime requests accurately and efficiently from receipt through to transmission.
- Create and maintain campaign, product, and industry code records within the airtime management system.
- Manage bookings and ensure accurate scheduling of spots in line with client, platform, and programming requirements.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or unavailability of airtime, negotiating alternative placements when required.
- Communicate changes such as programme amendments, non-broadcast spots, and cancellations promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure all logs are checked, finalised, and transmitted within required deadlines to maintain broadcast continuity.
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all booking and scheduling activities.
- Prepare and issue campaign confirmations and availability reports to clients or Account Executives.
- Coordinate processing of live reads, sponsorships, and special instructions as per approved requests.
- Manage late revisions and ensure updates are accurately reflected in the system and communicated to affected stakeholders.
- Support Ratings Analysts and other internal teams by providing campaign data required for performance monitoring and reporting.
- Address and resolve client or internal queries promptly and professionally.
- Monitor and report on daily limbo spots, re-pricing, cancellations, and compensation adjustments.
- Process added value, goodwill, and compensation bookings in line with relevant approvals and correct discount coding.
- Liaise with the Deals and Finance teams to ensure accurate deal application, correct client accounts, and revenue integrity.
- Track airtime utilisation and support initiatives to optimise inventory usage.
70%
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Ensure compliance with Sales policies, SOPs, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and governance frameworks.
- Validate credit and debit notes to ensure accuracy and compliance with approval protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of all campaign activities and follow file management and document retention procedures.
- Support audit and compliance requirements through accurate documentation and process integrity.
- Promote a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and compliance within the team.
20%
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage proactively with external clients and agencies to resolve booking, scheduling, and campaign-related issues.
- Participate in operational meetings and feedback sessions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
10%
TOTAL PERCENTAGE
100%
- INHERENT REQUIREMENT
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A relevant qualification at NQF Level 4/5, or above
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in airtime management, sales administration, broadcast traffic, or a related scheduling environment.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with broadcast management systems
- Knowledge of media sales fulfilment processes in television or radio
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and relevant broadcast systems.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to identify anomalies, trends, and revenue risks.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NEWS CHANNEL
Position ID: 60019514
Scale code: 300 (Paterson D1, Pernomnes 7)
Reporting Line: Editor: SABC News channel
CLOSING DATE: 13 AUGUST 2026
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To deliver programming of the highest editorial and journalistic standards in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ strategic and editorial objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Identify, commission, and assign news and current content based on strength, quality, depth, and newsworthiness in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ editorial and strategic objectives.
- Take final responsibility for the editorial quality of the shows.
- Account for overall audience performance of the programme.
- Review and adjust programming to the changing needs of audiences.
- Ensure that all programming adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies regarding the plurality of voices and diversity of views.
- Make use of interactive screens, infographics, and audiovisual collages to enhance the quality of programming.
- Ensure balance and fairness in the content and representation of multiple perspectives.
- Ensure that shows are properly planned and well-thought out ahead of time.
- Ensure that all interviews are published and prominently promoted on digital platforms ahead of transmission.
- Create opportunities for viewer engagement during the programmme through digital platforms, call-ins and on-screen.
- Plan and coordinate Outside Broadcasts, panel discussions and townhalls on issues of public concern in accordance with the public mandate.
- Check and ensure that all audiovisual material meets all broadcast compliance requirements before transmission.
- Liase with on-air team for final checks and ensure that the lineup is well understood by everyone involved in the transmission.
- Authorise all major changes to the line up while on air.
- Communicate with Editors and producers regarding content and programme requirements as well target audience needs.
- Determine logical flow and co-ordination of the running order of the programme.
- Optimise utilisation of resources and shared services in support of the production and delivery of quality programmes.
- Provide feedback to the production team against set standards to enhance quality.
- Ensure that all material meets the highest editorial and journalistic standards.
- Research content to produce quality programmes for viewers and target audiences.
- Contribute and participate in special broadcast projects as and when required.
- Cost effectively control and manage utilization of resources.
- Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of freelance payments, in compliance with SABC policies.
- Manage individual and team productivity.
- Brainstorm and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team and contributors.
- Support successful implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with SABC policies.
- Ensure a health working environment and professional relationship.
- Ensure adherence internal financial controls.
- Develop and manage staff rosters.
- Adhere to the SABC editorial codes and Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
- Adhere to all SABC quality and production standards.
- Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree NQF 7 preferably in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent disciplines.
- 8 years’ proven experience in digital and broadcast news and current affairs environment, including 4 years’ in an editorial/ supervisory position.
- Understanding of broadcasting and publishing regulations and legislation.
- Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles.
- Exceptional writing skills, news sense attention to detail.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of platform-specific news and current affairs production processes and systems.
- Planning, budgeting and executing special broadcasts and project.
- Project management.