SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

 
 
Suitable applicants who have participated in the SABC Internship Programme are invited to apply for the vacant developmental appointment role.
 
DEVELOPMENT - ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR – EDUCATION
Development Programme Appointment
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: GENRE MANAGER: (EDUCATION & CHILDREN)
POSITION ID: 60019612
SCALE CODE: 403 ( Peromnes 10 , Paterson C2)
 
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CLOSING DATE :    02 September 2025
 
 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To be of assistance to the CE’s and to supervise, oversee weekly programme broadcasts to ensure high quality productions that comply with the SABC’s mandate to the Education Genre
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration
• Ensure completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements prior to broadcast
• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
• Receive administrative paperwork prior to broadcast and distribute to relevant parties
• Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business in order to grow and maximise sponsorship
• Keep abreast of upcoming and new programmes and schedule changes
• Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of all elements
•   Evaluate proposals and preview programmes prior to 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
• Facilitates 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 in Content Disciplines / Television Production / Media Studies or related Qualification (NQF 6)
• Completion of 12 months internship programme with SABC in Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department which ended by 31 May 2025
• This appointment will be made in line with the developmental principles as per the SABC Recruitment policy, whereby candidates will be appointed on 1 year development programme in order to gain the required experience within the Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department
• 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 Power Point)
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
• Possession of digital skills would be an added advantage

 
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PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
 
PROGRAMME MANAGER: SAFM
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: FORTUNE COMBO
SAP POSITION ID: 60018024
SCALE CODE: 130 (Paterson D2, Peromnes 6)
 
CLOSING DATE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
 
(This is a 5-year contract position)
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To develop and implement a programme strategy aligned with radio platforms strategy, specifying the acquisition, commissioning and production of international and local programmes to meet SABC mandate and radio requirements to target audiences that inform, educate and entertain.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Develop and implement a Programming strategy in line with overall Radio strategy and objectives/goals.
• Conduct continuous reviews of on-air products (formats), markets and revenue opportunities, in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure that the station maintains its competitive edge.
• Liaise with various internal stakeholders (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Market Intelligence, sport, Education, etc.) and external parties, to ensure the station’s mandate and programming objectives are met.
• Develop and implement a multi-pronged talent management plan in line with audience needs and future proofing of the station.
• Develop a multi-platform media strategy to grow audience base.
• Monitor and manage the output of Programming plans for the station, keeping within allocated budget.
• Commission research and implement insights to ensure high quality programming and deliver to audience needs.
•  Monitor and review programmes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with station positioning.
• Conduct talent scouting exercises and maintain a talent bank for station voices and creatives.
• Explore opportunities for Co-productions and product placement, for cost containment and revenue generation.
• Interact with radio sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and are on time for prodcast.
• Utilize marketing resources and digital platforms to create talent and product awareness campaigns.
• Work with digital specialists to build and grow online communities around the station’s on-air products.
• Ensure adhere to licence conditions, and relevant legislation in broadcasting i.e. ICASA quotas, Broadcast Act, etc.
• Monitor and report on operational risks and non-compliance matters.
• Develop and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance within the programming value chain.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies.
• Implement recommendations of internal audits and address identified gaps.
• Compile reports for various internal and external structures.
• Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
• Respond timorously to complaints.
• Liaise with Radio Sales and Adventure on programme sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement in programmes to realize revenue.
• Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure new innovations, cutting edge content, and alignment to organizational and national goals.
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy.
• Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff and line management.
• Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provide individual coaching, counseling and mentoring of staff to assess and address developmental needs.
• Transfer of skills in line with succession planning.
• Manage available staff and identify potential to ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

•  National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Media Studies/Business Management or relevant qualification (NQF level 6)
• 6 years’ experience in Radio broadcasting of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.
• Develops well defined communication strategy for the business unit.
• Markets and promotes the organization to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates logical problem-solving approach and provides rationale for proposed solutions.
• Develops and incorporates best practice people management processes, approaches and tools across finance departments.
• Creates processes to ensure accountability for people management and development.
• Develops comprehensive, integrated strategies and approaches to managing human resources and adaptive leadership style.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and broadcast systems.
• Excellent understanding of the public mandate and SABC editorial prescripts.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations, ICASA, BCCSA Code, SABC Editorial Policies.
• Advanced knowledge of programming tools and formats.
• Budget formulation and control.
• Advertising laws and regulations.
• Project management skills.
• Strategy development and execution
• Creative thinking.

 
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​HEAD: STRATEGIC SOURCING
DIVISION: GROUP FINANCE
REPORTING LINE: HEAD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
POSITION ID: 60017768
SCALE CODE: 130 (Peromnes 6,Paterson D2)
 
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CLOSING DATE : 28 AUGUST 2025
 
Reporting to Head SCM: To ensure that SCM Strategic Management activities are executed through strategic sourcing principles to elevate organisational SCM maturity. To consistently deliver projects within scope, cost, quality and performance. To ensure delivery of process transformation, technology improvement initiatives for a more strengthened SCM department. To drive cost savings and efficiencies in the procurement processes. To drive a culture of high performance and ethical conduct.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC SOURCING STRATEGY

• Develop an annual procurement / demand plan
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Determine and develop appropriate sources of supply for specific spend categories
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers
• Develop and maintain a knowledge management hub category trends, technologies for continuous improvement
• Improve processes
• Ability analyse and reduce TCO and life cycle cost
• Increase the value year on year of materials/services sourced and understand the benchmark global commodity cost
• Ensure that commodity strategies are communicated, executed and updated
• Ensure that strategic sourcing methods and principles are integrated, aligned and implemented to mobilize efficiencies and reduced procurement costs
• Drive technology optimisation
• Review and report on the achievement of business units objectives.
• Execute Continuous Improvement projects to support SCM business goals and objectives
• Drive a superior performance culture, a strong customer centric and stakeholder management culture
• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of the overall SCM strategy
• Provide input into the review of the SCM operating model.
• Drive the implementation of the SCM Technology Strategy 
  
  

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Continuously improve commodity and sourcing strategies and methods(RFX)
• Manage the sourcing of deals, contract, delivery and quality for a complete procurement cycle.
• Work with other members of the Operations Leadership team to develop and implement initiatives to reduce transaction costs, consolidate volume and create efficiency.
• Ensuring that costs saving benefits are realized through rigorous negotiations.
• Directly contribute to the Procurement cost savings goals
• Ensures on time delivery of Procurement projects
• Drive Operational and service delivery efficiencies
• Reviews and negotiates supplier contracts, sub-contractor agreements and other terms and conditions.
• Ensure optimal integration of functions and strategies in order to achieve the business unit objectives.
• Solve complex problems in which analysis of data or situations require in-depth evaluation.
• Ensure adherence to SCM policies, procedures, standards and governance applicable to the management of the Department’s portfolio of commodities.
• Provide accurate and timely functional performance reporting
• Drive innovation in managing cost and revenue improvements 

 
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Implement organisational guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with SABC budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
• Manage the Business Unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment

 
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational  Risk Framework (COSO Model):
• Governance and Strategy
• Risk Mitigation Plan
• Formulate Internal Control
• Communications
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Monitor and report on the operational and compliance risk pertaining to strategic and tactical sourcing.
• Develop and implement systems policies and procedures for the operations of procurement activities
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and adherence to the mandates and prescribed regulations and policies.
• Address Internal and External Audits and address gaps identified in the control environment through the execution of mitigation strategies.
• Check all business plans in the context of compliance to DAF and procedures.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Prevent the incurrence of fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.
  
  

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal deliver of strategic sourcing requirements and cost saving benefits.

 
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with subordinates
• Implement Career Development Plans (CDP) for all subordinates.
• Build and develop skill capabilities within strategic and tactical Sourcing and to facilitate change management and coaching the staff member in adapting to news ways of working.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.

 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
• Post Graduate Degree in Business, Financial, Procurement/Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification recommended

 
EXPERIENCE

• 8 years’ experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management of which 4 years should be on Management Level.

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• BBBEE and PPPFA
• Principles and practice of effective procurement and financial awareness
• Tender process administration and guidelines
• Developing tender/contracts and request for proposal documents
• Strategic management.
• Management information systems.
• Financial accounting standards.
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis.
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting.
• Project management.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations. 

 
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​MANAGER: HR GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE
POSITION: MANAGER: HR GOVERANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE
DIVISION: HUMAN RESOURCES
REPORTLINE : GROUP EXECUTIVE: HUMAN RESOURCES
POSITION ID: 60023550
SCALE CODE: 130 (Peromnes 6,Paterson D2 )
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2025
  
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Manager: HR Governance, Risk and Compliance is responsible for ensuring that the Human Resources (HR) department conducts its business processes in compliance with legislation requirements and regulations, professional standards, international standards, institutional policies and accepted business practices.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
STRATEGIC INSIGHT AND CAPABILITY

• Develop and implement governance, risk and compliance   strategies and plans and facilitate processes for their implementation and maintenance.
• Build trusted HBRP partnership by driving the delivery of institutional and human resources strategies.
• Partner with the Group Executive: Human Resources in implementing Governance, Risk and Compliance HR strategies that align with the SABC’s Governance, Risk and Compliance objectives.

 
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Manage the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures in line with current good practice, and to identify and advise HR Management on governance issues, as required.
• Develop processes to manage governance initiatives and be the subject matter expert in governance, risk and compliance.
• Take responsibility for the oversight divisional HR audits and follow up action by the respective areas.
• Conduct compliance and risk assessments training workshops in collaboration with COE’s.
• Liaison with internal audit, risk governance and other external audit and compliance bodies external audit and to ensure clear communication and accountability.
• Develop, implement and monitor action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Audit HR procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Evaluate systems compliance with internal policies and ensure adequate systems software is in place to address risk and compliance.

 
MANAGEMENT OF HR SERVICE DELIVERY AGREEMENTS

• Assist HR leadership with the development of Service Level Agreements with clients.
• Provide clear and accessible information, including policies and procedures, to guide clients on HR service offerings.
• Monitor compliance to Service Level Agreements

 
HR WORKFLOW PROCESSES MANAGEMENT

• Analyse workflow processes and identify issues, barriers, or areas for effectiveness or efficiency improvement.
• Develop recommendations to streamline, reduce cost, enhance effectiveness, improve workflows, or improve the customer experience outcomes of targeted processes in liaison with HRIS.
• Address the HRIS reviews and actions for strengthening risk management and improvement of process workflows and compliance thereof.
• HR project management.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance.

 
 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Manage, lead, develop and motivate the team members.
• Allocate responsibilities and scheduling to the team.
• Manage available staffing for workload distribution and provide effective leadership.
• Effective briefing, debriefing and communication with team.
• Discuss and assess the training needs of team members and compile Personal Development Plans (PDP) for learning and development to implement.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of talent.
• Oversee the implementation of organizational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, etc.

 
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma (NQF6) and / or degree in Human Resources; Governance, Risk and Compliance Management; Project Management, Data Management, or relevant field. (NQF7)

 
EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources Risk, Compliance and Governance Management, of which two years should be on a management role.
• Experience in compliance auditing, including HR systems Experience in change management interventions.
• Project Management experience

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of industry processes and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping.
• Excellent knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management principles, processes and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of governance, compliance and risk guidelines, policies and relevant legislation regulating HR processes and procedures.
• Solid project management knowledge.
• Good auditing and statistical analysis skills.
• Ability to formulate compliance policies, procedures and process mapping.
• Excellent computer and research skills.
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Transformational Leadership skills and abilities
• Excellent prioritizing and planning skills
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Risk assessment capabilities.

 
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