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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Report Line : MANAGER: ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
Division : TECHNOLOGY
Scale Code : 300 (Paterson D1, Peromnes 7)
Position ID : 60018751
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
PURPOSE
To plan, coordinate and supervise all activities related to the different SABC BU Strategies and Architecture and to be responsible for strategic planning, principles, and tactics relating to the workflows, information systems and technologies that the Corporation uses to enhance productivity and automation. Acts as a liaison & bridge between Technology and business in relation to translating business needs, identification of gaps, control measures and requirements to Technology for alignment in terms of resolution, implementation and delivery.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY
- Lead end-to-end business analysis activities across SABC divisions initiatives.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to define business problems, opportunities, and outcomes
- Provide leadership on business analysis approaches and best practices
- Translate BU strategic visions into measurable, actionable requirements and manage the changes necessary for implementation.
- Drive and facilitate enterprise-wide changes in line with SABC strategic direction.
- Analysis of business problems, needs, processes and identification of possible innovations.
- Assists divisions in the development of business processes, control measures & business cases
- Continuous improvement, transformation and optimisation of business processes
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
- Accurate identification of system usage by different business owners/ -users
- Analyse current states and designing future processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and resolve operational bottlenecks
- Accurate process and workflow reviews with business owners /users to ensure full alignment with business needs and business rules across the SABC enterprise.
- Facilitate and Elicit requirements (BRS, FRS, integration, non-functional, user stories, wire-frames etc) elicitation sessions and provide accurate & detailed documentation.
- On time review of requirements and blockers resolution with business owners/SME.
- Recommend optimal solutions in line with business requirements and within approved policy framework
- Ensure requirements traceability from concept right through to delivery
- Assist and support delivery road map, planning and prioritization.
- Obtain business owners sign off for all documentation provided
- Accurate & detailed analysis, validation of specifications in search of new solution development and upgrade solutions
- Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problems and possible appropriate actions
- Identify key stakeholders and facilitate workshop/s of real end user requirements with impact analysis and cost benefit analysis where appliable.
- Updated and version-controlled business process documentation within Enterprise Architecture.
- Decompose high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements
- Accurate process- and workflow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS with gap analysis
- Accurate evaluation of system specifications for business requirements & workflows.
- Continual update/ communication of business / functional/ system requirements with Management Team and software development specialists
- Accurate documentation & translation of BRS, business / functional/ system requirements into technical requirements (e.g. data, screen development, configuration and integration)
- Accurately determine system use cases, develop use case models & diagrams for workflow analysis
- On-going support of development team and business post implementation.
- Develop and/or ensure alignment of test cases, test scripts and assist with solution testing.
- Develop training manuals aligned with business processes guiding users to fully utilise the systems.
- Particulate in policy reviews for systems enhancements & compliance.
- Facilitation of training as required by end users
- Assist with business cases drafting, including SCM processes (ie BSC & BEC)
- Establish and build relationships with key business stakeholders within SABC business units and other relevant business units.
- Facilitate the analysis, design, and provide support for development, implementation, deployment and maintenance of applications.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- To assist Management in closing Audit findings identified by the Auditor General and Internal Audit
- Ensure compliance with all relevant SABC and statuary policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with the SABC risk management framework
- Ensure proactive identification and communication of potential risks in accordance with the SABC risk management framework
- Ensure Compliance with business and broadcast bodies, standards and regulations.ie ITIL, BABOK
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- 100% Employee Participation in organisational drives/ key stakeholder engagements
- Key Stakeholders:
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with all departmental, business unit, divisional and external stakeholders through frequent communication and feedback sessions business to enable and optimise infrastructure architecture improvements
- Maintain and communicate awareness of emerging technologies and business impact,
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of business.
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Effective and efficient utilization of team members to ensure delivery in line with level of competence
- Ensure completion of assigned tasks within allocated time
- Effective troubleshooting and functional support of team members
- Accurate identification of development areas including WSP
- Provide supervisory and mentorship role to Business Analysts including internship program
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant (minimum) 3 years diploma or 4 year IT or computer science degree tertiary qualification,
ADVANTAGE
- Certification in Business Analysis affiliated with IIBA
EXPERIENCE
- At least 6 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, Total relevant work experience over 6 years preferably in large corporate environments or broadcasting industries.
- At least 2years of leading large projects
- Agile & scrum methodologies
KNOWLEDGE
- Advanced knowledge & understanding of Business Process Modelling and Mapping
- Advanced knowledge & understanding of BABOK
- Experience of leading/facilitating workshops with clients
- Strong hands-on approach to business and excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills – ability to clearly articulate & negotiate requirements.
- Advanced knowledge & understanding of Unified Modelling Language
- Experience in User Interface design
- Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practices and methodologies
- Advanced knowledge & understanding of SDLC
DIVISION: NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION: BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg)
SCALE CODE: 402
POSITION ID: 60019254
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
REPORTING LINE: BULLETIN EDITOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To deliver incisive Afrikaans public service Audio / Radio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Write and read (present) Afrikaans Audio / Radio 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 / Radio 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 Afrikaans (read, write, speak and translate) with a good command of English
- 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
- Good ability to stay 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 environment
DIVISION: SABC News and Current Affairs
POSITION: Bulletin Writer / Reader (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg)
SCALE CODE: 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
POSITION ID: 60019252
REPORTING LINE: Bulletin Editor
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To deliver incisive Afrikaans public service Audio News Bulletins and Content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Write and read (present) Afrikaans 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 / online 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, SABC News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient and fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write, speak and translate etc)
- 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, broadcasting and publishing / posting environments
- Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news media and broadcasting environments
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Position: Technician Intern X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Regions: FS & NC
Position code: 60022211
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12-month graduate program is to provide effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology. The successful candidate will be placed in Bloemfontein.
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 escalating risks
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) 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.
POSITION: INTERN - COORDINATOR: CONTENT
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT (SPORT)
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: SPORT CONTENT
SCALE CODE: 900
POSITION ID: 60024976
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Organise and co-ordinate the department’s administration and audit documents required.
To ensure that all broadcast related documents for TV/Radio and Digital are timeously received and filed and made readily available for Audit purposes for organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. Develop and oversee departmental communication protocols, streamline and report on administrative procedures, inventory control under the leadership of the Manager: Sport Content and team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio and TV
- Assist with consolidation and co-ordination of Business Plan inputs
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
• Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
- Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department.
- Ensure all Departmental standard operating procedures, service level agreements and policies are updated, approved and distributed as required by the organisation for all television stakeholders.
- Reconcile all Sport content delivered against contractual commitments.
- Reconcile monthly all sport schedules for Radio
- Monthly reporting on language delivery across all sport local magazine shows and live sport broadcasts
- Assist with preparing of documentation and information for publication on the Radio digital platforms to ensure on going information sharing.
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external parties on matters related to the Department and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders relevant to Video Entertainment
- Adherence and compliance with the Department, Division and Organisational governance framework.
- Report and manage the Departmental operational risk register and ensure monthly reporting and system updating.
REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma in Project Management, Media Studies, Communications, Business Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)
- Understanding of policies and standard operating procedure.
- General knowledge.
- Computer literate (Microsoft, SAP, the Internet etc.)
- Creativity and innovation.
- Proactive and action-orientated.
- Establish and maintain good relationships.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organisation
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
POSITION: INTERN - ADMINISTRATOR: CONTENT
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT (SPORT)
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: SPORT CONTENT
SCALE CODE: 900
POSITION ID: 60024976
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Organise and co-ordinate the department’s administration and audit documents required.
To ensure that all broadcast related documents for TV/Radio and Digital are timeously received and filed and made readily available for Audit purposes for organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. Develop and oversee departmental communication protocols, streamline and report on administrative procedures, inventory control under the leadership of the Manager: Sport Content and team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio and TV
- Assist with consolidation and co-ordination of Business Plan inputs
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
• Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
- Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department.
- Ensure all Departmental standard operating procedures, service level agreements and policies are updated, approved and distributed as required by the organisation for all television stakeholders.
- Reconcile all Sport content delivered against contractual commitments.
- Reconcile monthly all sport schedules for Radio
- Monthly reporting on language delivery across all sport local magazine shows and live sport broadcasts
- Assist with preparing of documentation and information for publication on the Radio digital platforms to ensure on going information sharing.
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external parties on matters related to the Department and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders relevant to Video Entertainment
- Adherence and compliance with the Department, Division and Organisational governance framework.
- Report and manage the Departmental operational risk register and ensure monthly reporting and system updating.
REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma in Project Management, Media Studies, Communications, Business Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)
- Understanding of policies and standard operating procedure.
- General knowledge.
- Computer literate (Microsoft, SAP, the Internet etc.)
- Creativity and innovation.
- Proactive and action-orientated.
- Establish and maintain good relationships.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organisation
POSITION: INTERN - COORDINATOR: CONTENT
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT (SPORT)
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: SPORT CONTENT
SCALE CODE: 900
POSITION ID: 60024976
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Organise and co-ordinate the department’s administration and audit documents required.
To ensure that all broadcast related documents for TV/Radio and Digital are timeously received and filed and made readily available for Audit purposes for organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. Develop and oversee departmental communication protocols, streamline and report on administrative procedures, inventory control under the leadership of the Manager: Sport Content and team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio and TV
- Assist with consolidation and co-ordination of Business Plan inputs
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
• Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department
- Reconcile monthly schedules for Radio
- Ensures that all FCC and Music Cue Sheets are delivered to station
- Co-ordinate required material delivery for timeous transmission
- Ensure all departmental record keeping is in line with Video Entertainment’s file plan management policies.
- Co-ordinate the required internal and external audits requirements
- Assist with the preparation of presentations and materials to be used in meetings and strategic planning sessions for Radio output.
- Assist with the submission of divisional reports, presentations, and documents to the various approval committees.
- Assist with workflow-planning and roll-out of new initiatives within the department.
- Ensure all Departmental standard operating procedures, service level agreements and policies are updated, approved and distributed as required by the organisation for all television stakeholders.
- Reconcile all Sport content delivered against contractual commitments.
- Reconcile monthly all sport schedules for Radio
- Monthly reporting on language delivery across all sport local magazine shows and live sport broadcasts
- Assist with preparing of documentation and information for publication on the Radio digital platforms to ensure on going information sharing.
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Liaise with internal and external parties on matters related to the Department and maintain sound relationships with stakeholders relevant to Video Entertainment
- Adherence and compliance with the Department, Division and Organisational governance framework.
- Report and manage the Departmental operational risk register and ensure monthly reporting and system updating.
REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma in Project Management, Media Studies, Communications, Business Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)
- Understanding of policies and standard operating procedure.
- General knowledge.
- Computer literate (Microsoft, SAP, the Internet etc.)
- Creativity and innovation.
- Proactive and action-orientated.
- Establish and maintain good relationships.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organisation
INTERNSHIP: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: HEAD OF GENRE
POSITION ID: 60022327, 60022329, 60025001
SCALE CODE: 900
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of position
To create accurate, detailed and aesthetically aligned transmission schedules and running orders for Video Entertainment channels, ensuring programme content, channel branding and supporting elements are correctly scheduled and ready for seamless broadcast transmission within required deadlines.
Key Accountabilities
- The creation of a presentation template with programme layouts, channel branding and promotional spots according to Video Entertainment requirements
- Produce an accurate, transmission-ready detailed 24-hour running-order schedule for playout by the required daily deadline for Video Entertainment channels.
- Ensuring that all changes are implemented timeously
- Importing commercial breaks, scheduling of promos and fillers at suitable times to the target audience of the channel
- Reconcile transmission schedules after broadcast
- Provide excellent client service to all relevant Stakeholders
- Generate reports and communicate to all relevant Stakeholders
- Provide necessary support to Line Management
- Adherence and compliance with the unit SOP’s
- Report on the operational risk and regulatory compliance matters
- Report on risks to protect organisational integrity, create value and prevent financial loss
- Adherent to Video Entertainment policies and procedures
- Report on potential risk in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Assist with the delivery of special projects
- Generate final presentation reports to relevant Internal and External Stakeholders
- Compile Ad Hoc reports
- Hand over daily presentation schedules and recons for sign off
- Liaise with relevant Stakeholders
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in a media-related qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of broadcasting systems
- Broad Understanding of the Broadcasting industry etc, regulation and operational requirements
- Computer literacy
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
- Meticulous Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal- and Communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize
Position: Licensing Administrator (INTERNSHIP)
Report Line: Manager Licenses
Division: Video Entertainment
Position ID: 60025002
Region: Gauteng
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
BACKGROUND
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information for Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for a Licensing Administrator Internship.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this 12-month graduate programme is to provide support to the Video Entertainment department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their studies in Media studies / Film and Television/ Broadcasting or related discipline and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Media studies / Film and Television/ Broadcasting or related discipline.
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: CHANNEL PROGRAMME: GAUTENG
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: HEAD BOUQUET
POSITION ID: 60022331
SCALE CODE: 900
Main purpose of position
To develop and implement a programme strategy aligned with Channel strategy, specifying the acquisition, commissioning and production of international and local programmes to meet SABC mandate and channel requirements to target audiences that inform, educate and entertain.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and Implement Programming strategy in line with Video Entertainment strategy and goals.
- Conduct continuous reviews of content, audience performance and revenue to meet strategic objectives and ensure a competitive edge.
- Liaise with various Internal stakeholders (i.e., Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research, Internal Content Providers, etc) to ensure Video Entertainment programming strategic objectives are met.
- Develop and implement a programme rollout plan and content needs analysis for the channel programme
- Assist in developing a content plan for new products and services
- Manage and implement the output of the Programming plan for the channel within allocated budget and timelines.
- Liaise with Commercial Enterprises on sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement of programmes to realize revenue efficiencies.
- Liaise with internal content providers to ensure content alignment to programming strategy.
- Utilise research to ensure high-quality programming to deliver on programming objectives.
- Monitor programmes to ensure quality and alignment with channel positioning.
- Review and manage business plans to ensure schedule stability.
- Explore opportunities for content partnerships and pre-sales for cost containment.
- Provide input into programming budget.
- Monitor programming budget to ensure spend and cost efficiencies.
- Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
- Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
- Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
- Implement the Risk Management Plan in line with the Organizational Risk Framework
- Implement internal risk audits identified and address gaps
- Engage with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
- Understand the needs of the target audience and offer compelling programming in line with the required mandate.
- Respond timeously to complaints.
- Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
- Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
- Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
- Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
- Provide directions on the retention and attraction of staff.
- Conduct Individual coaching, counseling, and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
- Transfer of skills in line with succession planning
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies or equivalent qualification.
- Budget management and forward scenario planning
- Content production
- Project management
- Editorial acumen
- Strategic management
- Compliance with internal policies
- Management information systems
- Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: ON AIR ADMINISTRATOR: GAUTENG
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: HEAD BOUQUET
POSITION ID: 60022330
SCALE CODE: 900
Main purpose of position
To provide an effective administrative service to the department and overall managing of the TVBMS System.
Key Accountabilities
- Drafting all freelance contracts and processing all payments
- Ensure that all pre-production logistics are arranged.
- Ensure that production is done in accordance with the specifications as set in out in the brief.
- Provide support to the unit during on-air production
- Complete the post-production administration and assist the producer to ensure that the product can be broadcast.
- Maintain an effective filing system and file music cue sheets
- Ensure that all music cue sheets are sent off to music rights
- Create all media item numbers
- Code all promos (XGN/XPR/XBP/XGS) from outside production houses as well as in-house
- Responsible for Loading/updating/editing promo/pres events list on TBMS daily
- Responsible for drawing promo flight reports
- Draw up and maintain Wipe List of expired titles for FCC ingest to delete from system regularly
- To keep abreast of the workflow for all in-house promos by staying in communication with the relevant stakeholders
- Maintain service level agreements to ensure optimal delivery to all promo guidelines
- Responsible for the loading and updating/editing Consumer warnings when requested
- Ensure the loading and updating of Menu Boards and Line Up boards daily on TVBMS
- Load, update and edit Fillers, Stings and Bumpers before they expire on TVBMS
- Archive all old promos on TVBMS
- Manage Promo placement for Scheduling
- Perform general office administration
- Maintain an effective filing system
- Booking of studio facilities
- Distribute Ingest form to relevant stakeholders re promo information
- Ad Hoc reports
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface always.
- Liaise with all stakeholders regarding the business/production plans daily.
- Handle all production-related queries with internal or external producers.
- Adhere to the organisation's Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
- Adhere to organizational quality and production standards.
- Adhere to and provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Adhere to and comply with the organisational policy and procedure
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in a media-related qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of On-Air TV broadcasting
- Computer literacy and Systems understanding
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: ON AIR ADMINISTRATOR: GAUTENG
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: HEAD BOUQUET
POSITION ID: 60022330
SCALE CODE: 900
Main purpose of position
To provide an effective administrative service to the department and overall managing of the TVBMS System.
Key Accountabilities
- Drafting all freelance contracts and processing all payments
- Ensure that all pre-production logistics are arranged.
- Ensure that production is done in accordance with the specifications as set in out in the brief.
- Provide support to the unit during on-air production
- Complete the post-production administration and assist the producer to ensure that the product can be broadcast.
- Maintain an effective filing system and file music cue sheets
- Ensure that all music cue sheets are sent off to music rights
- Create all media item numbers
- Code all promos (XGN/XPR/XBP/XGS) from outside production houses as well as in-house
- Responsible for Loading/updating/editing promo/pres events list on TBMS daily
- Responsible for drawing promo flight reports
- Draw up and maintain Wipe List of expired titles for FCC ingest to delete from system regularly
- To keep abreast of the workflow for all in-house promos by staying in communication with the relevant stakeholders
- Maintain service level agreements to ensure optimal delivery to all promo guidelines
- Responsible for the loading and updating/editing Consumer warnings when requested
- Ensure the loading and updating of Menu Boards and Line Up boards daily on TVBMS
- Load, update and edit Fillers, Stings and Bumpers before they expire on TVBMS
- Archive all old promos on TVBMS
- Manage Promo placement for Scheduling
- Perform general office administration
- Maintain an effective filing system
- Booking of studio facilities
- Distribute Ingest form to relevant stakeholders re promo information
- Ad Hoc reports
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface always.
- Liaise with all stakeholders regarding the business/production plans daily.
- Handle all production-related queries with internal or external producers.
- Adhere to the organisation's Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
- Adhere to organizational quality and production standards.
- Adhere to and provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Adhere to and comply with the organisational policy and procedure
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in a media-related qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of On-Air TV broadcasting
- Computer literacy and Systems understanding
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: DIGITAL PRODUCT: GAUTENG
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: DIGITAL MANAGER
POSITION ID: 60022332
SCALE CODE: 900
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPETEMBER 2026
Main purpose of position
Plan the content rollout against the digital platform strategy. Collate content according to the rollout plan and ensure timeous delivery. Coordinate meta data gathering and ensure constant updates on content and information on all the digital and social media platforms.
Key Accountabilities
- Liaise with stakeholders and collate relevant content for planning and exploitation purposes onto digital platforms
- Plan and theme the content and align to consumer consumption patterns
- Innovate ways of delivering content to consumers that tell an on-line story in a fresh new way, using all mediums available.
- Formulate deliverables and then deliver them to the correct standard and within deadlines.
- Monitor assigned digital platforms to assess requirements and respond to viewership patterns of assigned digital platform trends to formulate content exploitation strategies.
- The job does not entail shift work, but long and irregular working hours may be necessary on occasion.
- Effect digital marketing campaigns to promote content on digital platforms.
- Work in conjunction with the linear programming teams to ensure consistency in material usage
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and collate supporting metadata and images for the content
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for the promotion and marketing of the planned content.
- Ensure compliance to Video Entertainment policies and procedures.
- Adhere to the organisation Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
Requirements:
- National Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
- Understanding of digital systems and technologies such as WebSphere, Joomla and/or WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, VOD, etc
- Analytical understanding in terms of digital platforms (click-throughs, page impressions, etc)
- Simple video editing, conversion, and transcoding understanding
- An understanding of the social media platforms and an ability to connect to the target market.
- Creating and maintaining compelling websites.
- A desire to stay abreast of new media developments and trends.
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: HEAD OF GENRE
POSITION ID: 60022338
SCALE CODE: 900
Main purpose of position
To be of assistance to the CEs and to supervise and oversee weekly programme broadcasts to ensure high-quality productions that comply with SABC’s mandate.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensures completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration
- Ensures completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements before broadcast
- Monitors overall exposure received to sponsors
- Receives administrative paperwork before broadcasting and distributes to relevant parties
- Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business to grow and maximize sponsorship.
- Keep abreast of upcoming and new Programmes and schedule changes.
- Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of elements.
- Evaluate proposals and preview programmes before transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image
- Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes
- Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
- Visit studio and locations
- Facilitate pitching sessions for short-listed producers
- Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs
- Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets
- Provide effective follow-up and after-sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow-up meetings.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with Internal and External clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct on-air exposure execution.
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Content disciplines / Television production or equivalent
- Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
- Project management.
- Research analysis.
- Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
- Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
- A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
- PC literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
Position Title : Internship Video Asset Officer
Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park)
Position ID : 60022329
Division : Video Entertainment
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of the position:
Collecting, transferring, shot listing (indexing), retrieval and preservation of SABC Video Entertainment archive content in order to make TV News Archive content available through processing requests from News clients. • Deliver on the unit inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies and regularly report on progress.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the unit plans.
• Contribute on the achievement of the unit objectives (Monthly).
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of activities.
• Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure timeous delivery and processing of broadcast material for transmission and effective communication of changes.
• Ensure all SABC meta data is accurately catalogued for future exploitation.
• Adhere to the divisions workflows for maximum productivity and accurate output.
• Utilisation and training of the Systems.
• Ensure and monitor that necessary reports are produced as required (such as rejections, fault reports, etc.)
• Coordinate and oversee delivery of all SABC broadcast material.
• Effectively support, give input and implement a Disaster Recovery Plan
• Adherence to SABC broadcast standards, material should include all the mandatory metadata e.g. certification, TX dates
• Work within the business unit operating budget in such a manner as to ensure cost containment.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Implement and deliver on SABC policies and procedures.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the unit SOP.
• Ensure all mandatory related broadcast fields are captured for cataloguing and exploitation
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Meta Data enrichment.
• Submit reports as and when required
• Follow up any departmental related duties, request
• Perform ad-hoc duties
• Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with internal suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards requirements.
• Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure schedule priorities are not compromised and maintaining an appropriate balance to ensure revenues are not negatively impacted.
• Advise clients and stakeholders on technical specifications and standards as required by the broadcasting system.
• Attend technical meetings, workshops, conferences and exhibitions as and when required by business.
• Attend all relevant business and operational meetings and workshops
• Contract timeously to Performance Management in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Participate adequately to departmental activities
• Effective communication with all department staff including Interns
• Participate in the implementation of organizational development initiative i.e. Wellness
Requirements:
- Diploma in Archival field / communication or equivalent qualification
- Ability to work under pressure in particular live television environment.
- Ability to work in a team or independently and be self-motivated.
- Ability and willingness to work regular irregular hours, shifts and adapt to circumstances.
- Excellent hearing and visual abilities
- Computer literacy is essential
- High ethics and integrity essential
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMMING MANAGER
POSITION ID: 60022327
SCALE CODE: 900
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To assist the programme manager with the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the programming strategy that is aligned to the overall Channel strategy. A specific focus area of the Programming Unit in the Channel includes the acquisition of high quality, international and local content, against available budget delivery on the public mandate; content that appeals to audience and generates healthy revenues.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist in developing, managing and implementing a strategic plan for the acquisition of local and international programmes
- Assist in implementing Programming strategy in line with Television channel strategy and goals
- Assist the Programme Manager in conducting continuous reviews of products, markets and revenue in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure a competitive edge
• Oversee administration of the Programming unit to ensure smooth running of the unit
• Assist the programme manager with the editorial management of content for channel through conducting periodical editorial sessions with content providers ensuring timeous and appropriate documentation of all agreements, instructions, specifications and recommendations to ensure optimal alignment with channel programme strategy
• Track and manage the progress and status of properties on a weekly basis to ensure timeous delivery of content as dictated by the schedule
• Prepare monthly reports consisting of programme performance reports detailing, progress reports on operational matters, progress of programme development, innovation and new developments
• Attend pitching, review sessions and content workshops with service providers when the Programme Manager is not available
• Assist with development of programme specifications and concepts detailing editorial quality and innovation guidelines
• Assist with the development and writing of briefs for commissioned content
• Assist the Programme Manager with ad hoc initiatives and other requirements
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with Organizational risk Framework.
• Implement internal risk audits identified
• Assist in compiling a content needs analysis document for both local and international content
• Monitor day-to day operational matters and workflows of projects
• In collaboration with Scheduling, ensure schedules are ready for rate card on time.
• Generate mandates for content being required by the channels
• Coordinate and monitor the stages of the Business Plan value chain from review/pitch through to contracting stage
• Quality control of all documentation from review/pitch through to contracting in the value chain to eliminate mistakes and identify inefficiencies
• Request information acquired for the approved business plans templates from various stakeholders
• Co-ordinate and ensure timeous distribution and collection of the information pertaining to marketing and scheduling information, financial information, budgets and evaluation reports, sales projections, third party contact and registration details, company industry development strategy, resolutions, deliverables check list, legal and contract requests to and from the appropriate departments.
• Co-ordinate and ensure data integrity of all physical and electronic documentation related to the business plan and contracts for all projects.
• Request, coordinate and follow-up on budget evaluation requests from Production Management
• Obtain deliverables checklist, ensure that they are aligned to the cash flow and insert them in the physical file to ensure timeous delivery of content
• Request and complete the Contract Request/legal instruction and submit file to Business Acquisitions
• Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives
• Respond timeously to complaints.
• Liaise with scheduling, finance, marketing, on-air, sales and marketing and legal departments to communicate information on new properties
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programming strategic objectives are met or any other reasonable instruction given by the SABC Representative
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Media related qualification
- Computer literacy
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
- Meticulous Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal- and Communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMMING MANAGER
POSITION ID: 60022327
SCALE CODE: 900
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To assist the programme manager with the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the programming strategy that is aligned to the overall Channel strategy. A specific focus area of the Programming Unit in the Channel includes the acquisition of high quality, international and local content, against available budget delivery on the public mandate; content that appeals to audience and generates healthy revenues.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist in developing, managing and implementing a strategic plan for the acquisition of local and international programmes
- Assist in implementing Programming strategy in line with Television channel strategy and goals
- Assist the Programme Manager in conducting continuous reviews of products, markets and revenue in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure a competitive edge
• Oversee administration of the Programming unit to ensure smooth running of the unit
• Assist the programme manager with the editorial management of content for channel through conducting periodical editorial sessions with content providers ensuring timeous and appropriate documentation of all agreements, instructions, specifications and recommendations to ensure optimal alignment with channel programme strategy
• Track and manage the progress and status of properties on a weekly basis to ensure timeous delivery of content as dictated by the schedule
• Prepare monthly reports consisting of programme performance reports detailing, progress reports on operational matters, progress of programme development, innovation and new developments
• Attend pitching, review sessions and content workshops with service providers when the Programme Manager is not available
• Assist with development of programme specifications and concepts detailing editorial quality and innovation guidelines
• Assist with the development and writing of briefs for commissioned content
• Assist the Programme Manager with ad hoc initiatives and other requirements
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with Organizational risk Framework.
• Implement internal risk audits identified
• Assist in compiling a content needs analysis document for both local and international content
• Monitor day-to day operational matters and workflows of projects
• In collaboration with Scheduling, ensure schedules are ready for rate card on time.
• Generate mandates for content being required by the channels
• Coordinate and monitor the stages of the Business Plan value chain from review/pitch through to contracting stage
• Quality control of all documentation from review/pitch through to contracting in the value chain to eliminate mistakes and identify inefficiencies
• Request information acquired for the approved business plans templates from various stakeholders
• Co-ordinate and ensure timeous distribution and collection of the information pertaining to marketing and scheduling information, financial information, budgets and evaluation reports, sales projections, third party contact and registration details, company industry development strategy, resolutions, deliverables check list, legal and contract requests to and from the appropriate departments.
• Co-ordinate and ensure data integrity of all physical and electronic documentation related to the business plan and contracts for all projects.
• Request, coordinate and follow-up on budget evaluation requests from Production Management
• Obtain deliverables checklist, ensure that they are aligned to the cash flow and insert them in the physical file to ensure timeous delivery of content
• Request and complete the Contract Request/legal instruction and submit file to Business Acquisitions
• Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives
• Respond timeously to complaints.
• Liaise with scheduling, finance, marketing, on-air, sales and marketing and legal departments to communicate information on new properties
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programming strategic objectives are met or any other reasonable instruction given by the SABC Representative
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Media related qualification
- Computer literacy
- Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
- Meticulous Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal- and Communication skills
- Must be able to prioritize
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR RELIGION
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: COMMISSIONING EDITOR
POSITION ID: 60022309
SCALE CODE: 900
BACKGROUND
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information for Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for an Assistant Commissioning Editor: Religion Internship.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this 12-month graduate programme is to provide support to the Video Entertainment department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies/ Film and Television/ Broadcasting or related field and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Media studies / Film and Television/ Broadcasting or related discipline
Position: Internship Drama Internship
Report Line: Head of Drama
Division: Video Entertainment
Position ID: 60022192
Region: Gauteng
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information for Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for a Drama Internship.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12-month graduate programme is to provide support to the Video Entertainment department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their National Diploma or Degree in Drama and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Drama/ Media studies / Film and Television or related discipline
POSITION: INTERNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR: OPERATIONS (SPORT)
DIVISION: GROUP SERVICES (SPORT)
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: SPORT OPERATIONS
SCALE CODE: N/A
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITIO
To ensure that all administrative duties for pre-production, production and post production are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements of the Business Unit.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Ensuring that all budgets are done for the upcoming sporting events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.)
- Project management of each event in their respective portfolios.
- Travel bookings for all the events mentioned above are correctly completed.
- Follow up by notifying the crew
- All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and foreign events.
- Always on standby in case of emergencies for all events under their portfolio
- Attend the venues to take note on issue that crop up on those particular events. ( take charge on behalf of SABC Sport Management at venue)
- Take care of changes done by relevant stake holders on dates of the particular events
- Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings
- Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for the reconciliation purposes.
- Pre preparations for Special events
- Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries
- Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events
- Ensure that there are no overspends on the production budgets by working smart with production to ensure costs efficiencies
- Assists in projections for production budgets with the production accountant once reconciliation has been performed.
- Ensure that SAP is done and approved for all workflows.
- Ensure that Advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accountant for
- Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
- Monitor effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
- Work in conjunction with the executive producers, and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
- Communicate with external stakeholders such as government, SABC funders and sponsors.
- Ensure compliance to SABC policies, procedures and relevant legislations.
- Give input to compilation of relevant SOPs and ensure adherence thereof.
- Attend all relevant meetings as and when required.
- Compile and submit monthly/quarterly reports.
- Load payments on SAP for local and foreign vendor.
- Generate on SAP for productions and manage SCM process of getting PO.
- Create and Manage Sport projects on SAP
- Give input to the monthly schedules e.g. broadcast titles, serial numbers (WBS’s), correct financial genres, number of episodes, platform, etc.
- Create and Manage budget uploads on SAP
- Receive signed and electronic copy of the budget and make sure all relevant information e.g. correct amounts budgeted, monitor correct WBS’s with correct account numbers.
- Ensure budgets are fully released by all relevant stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma in Media Studies, Communications, Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/ or in a Team on Projects
- Knowledge in MS Office
- Well-organized with a customer-oriented and Team work approach
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: SCHEDULING ASSISTANT X2
DIVISION: GROUP SERVICES (SPORT)
REPORT LINE: MACRO SCHEDULER
POSITION ID: 60022333,60024977
SCALE CODE: 900
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of position
To ensure that an accurate and aesthetically pleasing running order schedule is created for broadcast
Key Accountabilities
• The creation of a presentation template with programme layouts, channel branding and promotional spots according to Sport requirements
• Produce an accurate, transmission-ready detailed 24-hour running-order schedule for playout by required daily deadline for channels.
• Ensuring that all changes are implemented timeously
• Importing commercial breaks, scheduling of promos and fillers at suitable times to the target audience of the channel
• Reconcile transmission schedules after broadcast
• Provide excellent client service to all relevant Stakeholders
• Generate reports and communicate to all relevant Stakeholders
• Provide necessary support to Line Management
• Adherence and compliance with the unit SOP’s
• Report on the operational risk and regulatory compliance matters
• Report on risks to protect organisational integrity, create value and prevent financial loss
• Adherent to Sport t policies and procedures
• Report on potential risk in Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assisting on delivery of special projects
• Generate final presentation reports to relevant Internal and External Stakeholders
• Compile Ad Hoc reports
• Handover daily presentation schedules and recons for sign off
• Liaise with relevant Stakeholders
Requirements:
• National Diploma or Degree in Media related qualification
• Computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Meticulous Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal- and Communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize
Job Title: Pricing Analyst
Division: Sales
Department: Commercial Intelligence & Analytics
Business Unit: Sales
Scale Code/Grade: 402 ((Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
Position Reports to: Revenue Management Lead
Location: Head Office (Auckland Park)
Closing Date: 09 September 2026
JOB PURPOSE
The Pricing Analyst is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and optimisation of SABC’s pricing and revenue strategies across Television, Radio/Audio, and Digital platforms. The role ensures rate cards, packages, and promotional pricing are data-driven, market-relevant, and compliant with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
The incumbent gathers, analyses, and interprets commercial, audience, and sales data to produce actionable insights that guide pricing decisions. Working closely with the Senior Pricing Analyst and Revenue Management Lead, the Pricing Analyst conducts research, benchmarking, and modelling activities to evaluate pricing performance, forecast revenue outcomes, and identify opportunities for optimisation.
This role requires strong analytical ability, commercial understanding, and meticulous attention to detail. The Pricing Analyst operates at the intersection of Sales, Finance, and Strategy; ensuring pricing models and reporting frameworks are robust, transparent, and aligned with SABC’s commercial objectives and governance requirements.
The position also supports the transition towards dynamic and automated pricing environments, contributing to the continuous enhancement of SABC’s data-driven decision-making capability.
MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS)
PRICING STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, OPTIMISATION & IMPLEMENTATION
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of rate cards and pricing frameworks for TV, Radio, and Digital platforms.
• Conduct data validation, quality assurance, and maintenance of pricing databases.
• Apply standardised methodologies to update and publish rate cards.
• Benchmark competitor pricing structures and identify trends in market rates.
• Run basic elasticity and demand analyses using approved templates.
• Compile comparative reports showing pricing vs competitor offerings and audience reach.
• Implement approved pricing adjustments and document all updates for audit trails.
• Maintain logs of all pricing changes, exceptions, and authorisations.
• Assist with packaging and promotion design (cross-platform and bundle pricing).
• Participate in model testing for dynamic and automated pricing systems.
• Provide inputs for the development of pricing simulations and dashboards.
• Liaise with Sales Operations to ensure approved rates are correctly loaded into systems.
• Produce simple pricing insights and data summaries for internal communication.
• Identify anomalies, gaps, and data issues in rate structures.
• Ensure all pricing activities adhere to SABC governance requirements.
• Support Senior Pricing Analyst in ensuring rate cards are accurate and released on time.
• Prepare pricing and strategic reporting pertaining to pricing, yield, and relevant revenue analysis.
REVENUE FORECASTING, MODELLING & REPORTING
• Support preparation of revenue forecasts by extracting and structuring sales data.
• Build and maintain basic forecasting and variance models in Excel or Power BI.
• Conduct variance analysis comparing projected vs actual performance.
• Track revenue performance by platform, region, and product.
• Generate routine pricing and revenue dashboards for internal reporting.
• Highlight trends and provide commentary on fluctuations in sales and yield.
• Consolidate inputs from multiple sources (Finance, Sales, Audience data).
• Assist in scenario modelling to test pricing or inventory changes.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of underlying datasets used for revenue reporting.
• Participate in monthly revenue and forecasting reviews with Senior Pricing Analyst.
• Document assumptions, logic, and parameters used in all models.
• Support automation of reports and dashboards in coordination with BI teams.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support management requests.
• Maintain repository of approved pricing data, forecasts, and historical trend files.
• Assist in data validation for executive pricing presentations.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT & COMMERCIAL PARTNERING
• Provide Sales with updated revenue reporting, rate cards, pricing tools, and reference material.
• Respond to routine pricing and rate query requests.
• Support preparation of client proposals and packages with accurate pricing data.
• Work collaboratively with Media Strategy to align pricing inputs with audience insights.
• Provide Sales Teams, Finance, and Trade Marketing with data for reports, presentations, and industry submissions.
• Attend internal meetings to provide data input on pricing and yield performance.
• Liaise with Sales Operations to ensure pricing systems reflect correct rates.
• Support internal communication of rate updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project teams tasked with improving pricing processes and systems.
• Maintain service-oriented engagement with all business units.
• Document stakeholder feedback to identify recurring pricing issues.
• Support training sessions or briefings delivered by Senior Pricing Analysts.
• Contribute to development of pricing FAQs and policy guides.
• Maintain awareness of client and market sensitivities when handling pricing data.
• Build relationships with peers in Sales and Analytics to ensure aligned data flows.
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
• Maintain high levels of security and confidentiality over commercially sensitive information, intelligence, strategies, and plans.
• Ensure awareness of operational risks and compliance requirements.
• Adhere to internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.
• Comply with OHS Act requirements.
• Follow strategies and business plans aligned with commercial/Sales guidelines, policies, and SOPs.
• Assist with audit findings where applicable.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Participate in ongoing training and development in analytics, pricing, and BI tools.
• Learn from and support Senior Pricing Analyst on complex modelling tasks.
• Build technical expertise in Power BI, Tableau, and Excel automation.
• Stay informed of pricing trends, tools, and innovations in the media industry.
• Develop proficiency in revenue forecasting and pricing elasticity analysis.
• Participate in workshops, forums, or courses relevant to pricing and revenue.
• Contribute ideas to improve accuracy and efficiency of pricing processes.
• Document learnings and share knowledge within the team.
• Demonstrate consistent improvement in data accuracy, turnaround, and insight quality.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Certification or short courses in pricing, analytics, or BI tools advantageous.
• Training in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or SQL desirable.
EXPERIENCE
• 3–4 years’ experience in pricing, data analysis, or revenue management.
• Exposure to pricing model execution and rate card management.
• Experience in analytics or forecasting within sales, finance, or media sectors advantageous.
• Competence in Excel modelling and data visualisation tools.
• Strong data integrity and accuracy record.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration (Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Platforms VE, Radio, Digital).
KNOWLEDGE
• Commercial and business intelligence/analysis.
• Basic pricing theory, elasticity, and revenue modelling.
• Data analytics, dashboarding, and reporting methodologies.
• Understanding of sales processes and rate card structures.
• Business acumen and familiarity with media industry trends.
• Governance and compliance requirements under PFMA.
• Forecasting principles and data validation processes.
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau reporting environments.
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: MARKETING ASSISTANT: LOTUS FM
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: MARKETING MANAGER
POSITION ID: 60022272
SCALE CODE: 900
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of position
To assist the Marketing Manager in all marketing-related matters about the station and product, on- and off- air, in the quest to improve brand visibility, awareness and loyalty, and to assist marketing personnel in carrying out marketing, promotional and CSI campaigns. To provide effective and efficient quality logistical, support, and administration services to the marketing office
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support during organization events/campaigns for the station.
- Branding of all events and outside broadcasts to ensure maximum exposure informed by a branding plan.
- Identify and ensure participation in key events/campaigns that are in line with the station’s target market to maximize awareness and grow listenership.
- Execute the implementation plan to improve the image and positioning of the brand.
- Coordinate with suppliers and ensure that all brand material is delivered and available at events.
- Coordinate and conceptualize the procurement of promotional materials for the stations.
- Drafting of business plan for events and campaigns.
- Conceptualize innovative and impactful activations and competition mechanics.
- Prepare digital briefs for digital assets for all campaigns.
- Coordinate the implementation of promotions and briefings on air.
- Create briefs for programming to ensure that all marketing campaigns and on-air promotions are effectively implemented on air and on the ground.
- Coordinate the procurement and delivery of the prizes to the station.
- Co-ordinate on-air promotions to ensure that winners are notified, and prizes dispatched, and do follow-up.
- Possess strong copywriting capabilities.
- Identify opportunities that can be used to promote and / exploit the brand.
- Collate information, targets, and brand marketing reviews.
- Prepare the presentation for stakeholders.
- Communicate with internal/ external stakeholders to ensure effective relationship management.
- Consult and provide feedback on the status of on-air promotions and marketing activities.
- Communicate brand activities to the media and public to maximize brand awareness.
- Collate and draft business plan/ trade exchange for events and campaigns.
- Drafting of weekly/ monthly reports and post-campaign analysis
- Manage the general marketing office admin tasks to ensure efficiency.
- Document and co-ordinate promotional materials for the station.
- Make follow-up on invoices and payments.
- Ensure compliance with SABC policies and procedures:
- Procurement
- PFMA
- Internal Standard Operating Procedure.
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related disciplines (NQF Level 6)
- Stay abreast of industry trends.
- Understanding of the marketing environment
- Basic understanding of the radio industry
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Package and SAP)
- Project management
- Planning and organising
- Communication (spoken and written)
- Interpersonal skill
Internship
Position Title : Sales Coordinator: Sports and News
Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park)
Position ID : 60022232
Reporting Line : Head of Sales: Sport and News
Division : Sales Division
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of the position:
To assist the Head of Sales with all office administration and secretarial duties.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain an effective, professional interface with all
- stakeholders.
- Build and maintain a network internally and externally
- To ensure prompt and efficient service delivery.
- Effective processing of all internal/external mails (hard copy and electronic).
- Accurately arrange meetings for the Head of Sales
- Ensure timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation.
- Effective management of the office environment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Implement and effectively manage the filing system to ensure accurate and quick retrieval of documentation.
- Accurate and timeous preparation of agendas, minutes, documentation and reports (office management).
- Effective and timeous planning and organising of functions/events (e.g. meetings, workshops, team buildings, etc.)
- Travel arrangements for Head of Sales (including SAP flights, accommodation, car hire, travel claims, etc.) (office management). Order office stationery and refreshments on SAP for Head of Sales.
- Manage own time as well as the diaries and time of the Head of Sales.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 or above; and/or in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and telephone skills
- Able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all levels
- Good organisational skills and competent management of office and diary
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- Typing/proof reading skills with attention to detail
- Above average initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and irregular hours when required
Internship
Position Title : Production Administration Assistant: Creative Hub x1
Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park)
Position ID : 60022229
Reporting Line : Production Administrator
Division : Sales Division
Main purpose of the position:
To provide business administrative and office support to the PRODUCTION Business Unit and payment of suppliers on SAP, assist with quotations, administration and billing of all productions.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist and resolve customer queries within 24 hours.
- Build and maintain a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
- Answer telephone calls and assist clients.
- Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
- Assist and resolve customer queries within 24 hours.
- Build and maintain a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
- Answer telephone calls and assist clients.
- Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
- Creating of Freelance Contracts on SAP and process payments.
- Accurate and timeous preparation of all financial statements and monthly reports.
- Provide feedback to the Line Manager every week.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to the Line Manager.
- Consolidate and update freelance payment list
- Book travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, and car hire, etc. on SAP and planning of itinerary.
- Filing, Scanning & E-mail.
- Ordering of stationery and refreshments as well as liaising with procurement with regard to vendors.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 or above; and/or in Media Studies, Business Management or relevant qualification
- Numerical and administrative skills.
- PFMA and relevant National Treasury regulations.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the advertising industry, trends and developments, and SABC brands.
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
- Knowledge of the ASA Code of Advertising Practice.
- Good time Management and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Position Title : Deal Administration Executive X 2
Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park)
Position ID : 60022230,60022231
Reporting Line : Manager: Projects and Implementation
Division : Sales Division
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of the position:
To support the Sales Division by coordinating the full lifecycle of commercial and sponsorship deals, ensuring accurate system loading, compliant documentation, and value-added insights. The role provides commercial, analytical, and operational support to Sales by validating deal inputs, maintaining deal structures in the advertising management system, tracking performance, and ensuring seamless and compliant implementation of approved deals.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support the Manager: Projects & Implementation in improving deal processes, templates, and workflows.
- Provide insights into deal trends, deal negotiations, and performance patterns to support strategy development.
- Contribute to enhancements in deal frameworks, pricing structures, and approval processes.
- Capture deal details accurately in the advertising management system.
- Maintain sponsorship deal elements, pricing grids, rate structures, and relevant commercial parameters in the advertising management system.
- Validate deal documentation for completeness, correctness, and alignment to policies and SOPs.
- Provide support to Sales on deal processes and system navigation related to deal management.
- Train Sales teams on deal-related processes, templates, approval matrices, and best practices.
- Maintain and update the centralised deal register, ensuring full traceability, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Prepare monthly deal performance updates, including spend tracking, variance analysis, risk identification, and corrective action recommendations.
- Assist Sales with data summaries or historical spend analysis for deal negotiation preparation.
- Maintain a schedule of quarterly deal reviews and annual client negotiation cycles, ensuring timely reminders to Sales.
- Prepare comprehensive review and negotiation packs that include, e.g. spend-to-date against commitments, historical spend trends, performance variances, deal utilisation insights, and proposed incentive structures based on historical behaviour and policy guidelines.
- Support cross-functional project initiatives related to deal execution, system improvements, and client delivery requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation, storage, and version control of deals.
- Take responsibility for continuously developing knowledge of deal structures, relevant policies, SOPs, and system functionality.
- Support the division by taking on reasonable additional tasks aligned to the purpose of the role and operational requirements as directed by the line manager.
- Adapt to evolving business needs by participating in cross-functional projects, process enhancements, and system upgrades.
- Share knowledge and assist team members when required to ensure a high-performing support environment
- Verify revenue and spend amounts against reporting systems to ensure accuracy.
- Identify revenue risks such as under-delivery, misaligned discounts, incorrect capture, or expired approval conditions.
- Flag and escalate deal deviations, anomalies, or potential revenue leakage.
- Provide monthly reporting on deal performance, revenue achievement, and exception analysis.
- Ensure all deals comply with SABC regulations, policies, SOPs, and SLAs.
- Highlight any non-compliance to the Projects & Implementation Manager.
- Work with Legal Services to finalise deal-related agreements and ensure accuracy of contract documentation.
- Prepare documentation and provide evidence for internal and external audits.
- Identify and recommend enhancements to policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks related to deal management.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on deal-related matters.
- Communicate deal status, required documentation, timelines, and approval progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Provide excellent internal service through timely support, accurate information, and proactive updates.
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 or above; and/or in IT, Media Studies, Business Management or relevant qualification
- Numerical and administrative skills.
- PFMA and relevant National Treasury regulations.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the advertising industry, trends and developments, and SABC brands.
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
- Good time Management and planning skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Position: Technician Internship (Western Cape)
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Region: Western Cape
Position ID: 60022194
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose:
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide 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. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.
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 (S4/T3) 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+)
- 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.
Administrator: Security Services - (INTERNSHIP)
Reports to: Head: Security Services
Division: Legal, Governance and Regulatory
Position ID: 60022307
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
BACKGROUND
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the pulse of the nation’s entertainment, news and information. As we continue to evolve and expand our footprint, we are committed to developing young talent and providing meaningful opportunities for growth and professional development.
We are seeking driven, enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team as Administrator: Security Services Interns. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are eager to gain practical workplace experience, develop their administrative skills and contribute to the effective delivery of security services within the SABC.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
This internship opportunity is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals (up to 1 year of experience) Liaise with internal business units and external service providers in order to ensure compliance with NKP ACT.102 of 1980 and optimal protection and security of SABC assets and people
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing administrative support to the unit i.e organize, plan and co-ordinate all work related activities.
- Support business by referring enquiries to the relevant team members
- Provide a secretarial function for unit meetings
- Implement, administer and maintain a filing system within the department in order to ensure the accurate filing and retrieving of documentation
- Ensure adherence to Legal Services policies and SOP’s.
- Liaise with internal and external Stakeholders professionally
- Build and maintain an effective and professional relationship with all stakeholders
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- National Diploma in Legal / Contracts Management/ Administration and /or relevant qualification. NQF 6
- Security Grades A ; NKP Certificate an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Understanding of the different role players within the Security Sector
- Understanding of applicable legislative and regulations
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of what is expected in the Security field
- Good knowledge of the relevant systems.
- NKP Compliance aligned to OHS standards
INTERNSHIP
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Position Title : Sales Coordinator: Office of CCO
,Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park)
Position ID : 60023379
Reporting Line : Chief Commercial Officer
Division : Sales Division
Main purpose of the position:
To assist the Head of Sales with all office administration and secretarial duties.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintain an effective, professional interface with all
- stakeholders.
- Build and maintain a network internally and externally
- To ensure prompt and efficient service delivery.
Work closely with the Executive Assistant to:
- Effective processing of all internal/external mails (hard copy and electronic).
- Accurately arrange meetings for the Head of Sales
- Ensure timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation.
- Effective management of the office environment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Implement and effectively manage the filing system to ensure accurate and quick retrieval of documentation.
- Accurate and timeous preparation of agendas, minutes, documentation and reports (office management).
- Effective and timeous planning and organising of functions/events (e.g. meetings, workshops, team buildings, etc.)
- Travel arrangements for Head of Sales (including SAP flights, accommodation, car hire, travel claims, etc.) (office management). Order office stationery and refreshments on SAP for Head of Sales.
- Manage own time as well as the diaries and time of the CCO
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 or above; and/or in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook)
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and telephone skills
- Able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on all levels
- Good organisational skills and competent management of office and diary
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- Typing/proof reading skills with attention to detail
- Above average initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and irregular hours when required
Position: Technician Internship (Eastern Cape)
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Region: Eastern Cape
Position ID: 60022196
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Technical Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose:
The purpose of this 12 months Internship programme is to provide 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. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.
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 (S4/T3) 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+)
- 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.
Position: Administrator
Report Line: Head: Strategy, Governance, and Regions
Division: COO
Position ID: 60023391
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Graduates to join our Operations team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide Graduates with an opportunity to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide administrative support to the department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC's objectives.
About the Team
Strategy, Governance, and Regions team is responsible ensuring the development and provision of strategic oversight and alignment for all the Operations Cluster Divisions, including the Regions. Also to ensure organisational objectives are cascaded, integrated, and executed across all the Operations Cluster Divisions.
Responsibilities:
- Providing administrative support to the unit i.e organize, plan and co-ordinate all work related activities.
- Assist the unit in managing the in- and outflow of reports i.e. monthly report, intervention reports etc.to maintain acceptable turnaround times
- Collect the inputs from team members, consolidate and compile monthly reports, quarterly reports or any other reports required from the team
- Support business by referring enquiries to the relevant team members
- Provide a secretarial function for unit meetings
- Implement, administer and maintain a filing system within the department in order to ensure the accurate filing and retrieving of documentation.
- Co-ordinate and Organize workshops/meetings
- Co-ordinate and arrange travel logistics for the unit
- Manage stationary and office supplies
- Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation
- Effective management of the office environment to ensure that everything is in working order
INHERENT/MI NIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in administration, Business , Project Management relevant (NQF 6/7)
KNOWLEDGE
- Able to handle confidential information
- Proactive person with above average initiative
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SAP, E-mail & Internet) with above average competence in presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- High level planning and organising skills
- Detail orientated with strong focus on accuracy.
INTERNSHIP
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Position Title : Compliance Officer x 30
Province : Gauteng (Auckland Park), Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Position ID : 60023388, 60023389, 60023390, 60023391, 60023392, 60023393, 60023394, 60023395, 60023396, 60023397, 60023398, 60023399,60023400, 60023401, 60023402, 60023403, 60023404. 60023405,600406,600407,60023408,60023409,60023410,60023411,60023412,60023413,60023414,60023415,60023416,6002341
Division : Sales: TV Licenses
Main purpose of the position:
The TV Licence Inspector will be deployed as part of the SABC's National Compliance and Dealer Validation Programme, a structured 12-month initiative designed to rebuild the TV Licences database, enforce compliance across business, retailer and government segments, and recover an estimated R100 million in outstanding revenue.
Compliance Officers will conduct physical field visits across businesses, hospitality establishments, and retailer/dealers in their assigned province, performing real-time compliance verification, database enrichment, and point-of-sale onboarding activities. This learnership provides graduates with substantive, field-based experience in regulatory compliance, data management, enforcement, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Accountabilities:
1.1 Field Verification and Compliance Inspection
- Conduct physical inspections of businesses, hospitality establishments, eateries, pubs, and retail outlets to verify the number of television sets on premises
- Validate TV Licence status, confirming licence classification (Domestic vs Business), account currency, and data accuracy
- Identify non-compliant establishments and issue on-the-spot penalties in accordance with TV Licence Regulations and the Broadcasting Act No. 4 of 1999
- Confirm business existence and operational status, and update establishment records in real-time on the TV Licences database
- Identify and document instances of domestic licence abuse, including businesses purchasing TV sets under incorrect licence classifications
1.2 Dealer Validation and Point-of-Sale Onboarding
- Visit all retailers and dealers within assigned provinces to confirm uptake and correct configuration of the automated point-of-sale TV Licence validation system
- Conduct structured training sessions with retail staff on how to identify the correct TV Licence class for a purchaser, how to operate the automated validation tools, and the legal obligations of retailers under the Broadcasting Act
- Flag non-compliant or manually operated retailers for escalation and follow-up enforcement
- Log training records and retailer compliance status in the compliance system to maintain a live national view of retail sector readiness
1.3 Compliance Research and Survey Function
- Conduct structured surveys to investigate and document the reasons why businesses are not complying with the Broadcasting Act and TV Licence Regulations
- Identify systemic barriers to compliance, including affordability, awareness, access to registration, and administrative complexity
- Gather qualitative and quantitative data to inform future compliance strategy and communication campaigns
- Document all findings in standardised inspection reports for analysis by the TV Licences management team
1.4 Revenue and Fee Collection Support
- Identify outstanding TV Licence fees and communicate available payment mechanisms to non-compliant establishments
- Facilitate on-site registration and payment initiation where feasible
- Refer persistent non-payers to the enforcement and legal collections pipeline
- Contribute to the programme's target of R100 million in unlocked revenue through accurate field data capture and registrations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7 or above) in any of the following fields: Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required
- Familiarity with data capture tools, mobile applications, or CRM/database platforms is advantageous
- Willingness and ability to learn and operate the SABC's TV Licences database system and point-of-sale validation tools
POSITION: INTERNSHIP: DIGITAL ASSISTANT (RADIO STRATEGY)
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: DIGITAL MEDIA & OTT
POSITION ID: 60022102
SCALE CODE: 900
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
Main purpose of position
The purpose of this job is to assist the Digital Product Specialist, Marketing Manager, Manager Digital Media & OTT 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, in order 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:
- National Diploma in Marketing, Media studies, Digital Media, Communications, Graphic design or relevant discipline (NQF 6).
- Certificate or Diploma in Digital Marketing would be an advantage.
- 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
CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
POSITION: INTERN – PROGRAMMING RSG
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER
POSITION ID: 60022101
SCALE CODE: 900
Main purpose of position
The intern will gain practical experience in developing, producing and evaluating high-quality Afrikaans radio content, while learning to apply SABC editorial standards, understand RSG’s audience and brand requirements, and work collaboratively across the various functions involved in delivering a national radio service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with initiating and preparing content briefs, programme concepts and production specifications in line with RSG’s programming strategy.
- Assist with programme creation and development, including research, scripting, story development, interviews and production.
- Prepare programme plans, promo scripts and other on-air creative content
- Conduct research to identify relevant topics, stories, genres and content that are appropriate for RSG’s Afrikaans audience.
- Assist in developing fresh, creative and audience-relevant content while maintaining RSG’s identity, values and quality standards.
- Continually monitor and evaluate programme content to ensure that it meets agreed specifications, RSG standards and audience expectations.
- Produce and record short documentaries, program inserts, music programs, sport reports, educational inserts and voice overs for daily and weekly programming
- Ensure content is produced and presented in accordance with SABC Editorial Policies, RSG programming requirements and applicable broadcasting standards.
- Apply sound editorial judgement and understand the principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, credibility and responsible broadcasting.
- Assist with quality control of language, pronunciation, factual accuracy, tone and overall content execution.
- Consider listener feedback and audience insights when developing and evaluating content.
- Understand and protect RSG’s brand identity and ensure that content contributes to the station’s positioning as a trusted Afrikaans content hub.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to extend radio content onto RSG’s website, social media and other digital platforms.
- Work collaboratively with presenters, producers, technical teams, marketing, digital and other relevant stakeholders in gathering, developing and presenting information.
- Provide regular feedback to the Programme Manager/Senior Producer on content development, production progress and potential challenges.
- Provide feedback to management on project and programme status and assist with tracking deadlines and deliverables.
- Participate in programme meetings, editorial discussions, brainstorming sessions, outside broadcasts, station projects and audience engagement initiatives where applicable.
- Develop professional skills in communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, creativity and working within a fast-paced broadcasting environment.
INHERENT/ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma/Degree in Media studies, Journalism, Communications or relevant qualification (NQF 6).
- Knowledge and understanding of language of the station (Afrikaans home language).
- Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape.
- Understanding of applicable legislative and media laws.
