SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

 
 
SECTIONAL LEAD: IT ASSETS (12527)
Division: Technology (GP)
 Department: Information Technology
Scale Code: 402
Report Line: Manager: IT Security
Position ID: 60018238
 
CLOSING DATE: 26 MAY 2025
 
Main purpose of Position:
To develop and manage the execution of the IT Software and Hardware asset management policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organisation. To provide input into the development of and manage the execution of the IT strategy. Lead a team of IT asset professionals in the execution of IT Asset activities. Define and monitor Information system’ asset controls, and resources to protect the organisation from financial and reputational damage.
 
DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGY
• To develop and manage the execution of the IT Software and Hardware asset management policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organisation.
• To provide input into the development of and manage the execution of the IT strategy.
• Formulate and implement processes, procedures and systems for tracking and analysing software, hardware, and equipment from requisition through retirement.
• Account for the IT assets throughout the enterprise utilising tools to manage all IT assets within SABC.
• Develop and conduct training as needed for use by department level staff to maintain IT asset inventory.
• Collaborate with the appropriate internal departments and external customers to assess and recommend development activities that support the business needs and / or customer requirements.
• To consolidate, manage and execute the IT asset management program to enable the strategic objectives of the SABC.
• Develop and implement an optimal risk-based framework to implement the IT asset management strategic objectives.
• Manage, monitor, and ensure the achievement of IT Asset initiatives.
• Keep abreast of Asset management practices, threats, and risk to advise the organisation accordingly.
• Assist in developing operational plans to achieve the IT asset management goals and objectives.
 
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF DEVELOPMENT
• Verify, enter, and adjust equipment IT asset management data in a variety of forms, schedules, and reports.
• Track entire life-cycle management for each asset to maintain warranty information, refresh date, and end of life data information.
• Work directly with the administrator(s) to maintain 100 percent inventory accuracy.
• Develop written plans, policies, and procedures to document processes to support the asset management lifecycle.
• Conduct annual inventory audit and develop process and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and implement e-waste policies and procedures.
• Manage the IT asset database, tracking and maintaining accurate inventory records and reorder points, and logistics including managing the incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of asset management policies, procedures, systems, and measurements to manage the asset portfolio, identify risks, track costs and control adherence.
• Manage software license compliance and allocation, maintenance renewals, life cycle planning and costing also to adhere to the IT policies and processes.
• Conduct research related to software utilization, compliance, requirements, and entitlements.
• Interpret software licensing Terms and Conditions (contractual language) and reconcile it to actual deployed scenarios to determine financial exposure.
• Maintain software licenses and facilitate renewals prior to expiration.
• Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services. Follow through with vendors to achieve identified savings.
• Reconcile asset records (e.g., quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts)
• Participate in projects and work efforts requiring procurement and vendor coordination such as moves and office remodels. Ensures own deliverables are completed on time and to expected level of quality.
• Prepare, analyse, and complete financial and operational reports utilizing asset records and vendor provided reports to include calculations of cost and value.
• Provide on the job training to juniors, as required.
• Assist staff and customers with queries timeously.
• Conduct updates to line manager (e.g., weekly work plans or schedules; monthly/quarterly progress of system status and all variances encountered).
• Utilise customer feedback to improve system processes.
• Deliver projects against agreed priorities through effective collaboration with Project and Product Owners.
 
IT GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE OF SHAREPOINT
• Proactively maintain compliance position for key software vendors which includes performing periodic self-audits, engaging, and managing external expertise where required, and providing recommendations for resolution of non-compliant situations.
• Provide data for support defence during software compliance audits.
• Engage with the responsible hardware and software operational teams on a regular basis to review hardware utilisation and software compliance, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Manage software procurement and entitlement process with end users.
• ITAM Policies and Processes implemented and the number of employees who’ve signed/accepted these policies.
• Unsupported software across SABC’s environments
• Policies and standards should regularly be reviewed and updated to be in line with regulatory and control requirements.
• Review and update the software risk register to address risk issues and action plans from all sources, e.g., IT audit, technology risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, etc.
• Identify, analyse, respond to and monitor IT risk.
• Risk factors and events should be addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives.
• Manage tracking of identified findings and actions to closure and reporting to leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance assessments.
• Comply fully with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures.
 
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain compliance with applicable laws and change in business by establishing the policies, controls that comprise the program.
• Deliver services in line with customer expectation to drive improved satisfaction levels (increase customer service index)
• Develop proficiency in communicating with customers/ stakeholders and ensure key interactions are recorded.
• Take ownership of technical queries (internal/external) as assigned and ensure effective resolution before deadline.
• Provide monthly SLA reports to IT leaders and business customers.
 
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Managing own and team performance and development.
• Assist with establishing long terms team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models, and a roadmap for continual program improvements.
• Meet IT performance & quality standards.
• Participate in formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy
• Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for yourself annually.
• Participate in Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Relevant National Diploma in Information Technology/ Financial Information Systems/ Public Administration
7 years’ experience in the Information Technology Asset Management in which 2 years’ experience in SAP; 2 to 3 years’ experience managing people & 3 years’ experience in a Software and Hardware Asset Specialist role or similar.
 
KNOWLEDGE
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of related standards.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of IT systems and infrastructure Best Practice.
• Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)
• Advanced understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment
• Knowledge & understanding of all relevant Company Policies & Procedures e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement, Risk, Safety & Health, etc
• Knowledge & understanding of applicable SAP modules, e.g., Maintenance Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of latest technological developments within broadcast environment.
• Knowledge & understanding of new web & mobile developments and convergence.
• Knowledge & understanding of flow diagrams, file formats, and different audio & video formats
 
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LOGISTICS OFFICER:- EASTERN CAPE
Reporting line: Logistics Manager 
Division: Logistical Services
Scale Code: 405 (Peromnes 12, (Paterson BU)
Position ID: 60020952
 
CLOSING DATE: 25 MAY 2025
 
Main Purpose
To oversee the maintenance of facilities used by the SABC at satellite offices and coordinate logistical services functions. Also ensuring that the building is kept in a good state of repair and also ensuring compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Building Regulations.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY
•    Inspect the buildings and grounds to ensure compliance to OHS Act and Building Regulations 
•    Monitor projects to ensure compliance
•    Follow up on reported faults
•    Follow up inspections on reported faults
•    Inspect the cleanliness of the building and the perimeter
•    Ensure sufficient equipment, resources and suppliers availability according to client needs. Monitor on-going effectiveness of the Contract Management in line with Procurement processes.
•    To manage / monitor contracts.
•    To liaise with service provider/ suppliers to ensure cost effective and timeous delivery of goods and services.
•    To control inventory assets.
•    Design, implement and evaluate service providers.
•    Maintain/ monitor records pertaining to inventory, supplier, canteen equipment and facility maintenance.
•    Compile/ prepare monthly reports.
•    Resolve customer complaints and answer customer’s questions regarding the policies and procedures.
•    Co-ordinate activities with other BU’s or departments.
•    Monitor service providers and contractors to ensure compliance with standard specifications set on contracts. 
•    Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
•    Allocate responsibilities and scheduling of team to services providers.
•    Monitor progress on work or faults attended to by the handyman or artisan..
 
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
•    Provide an annual update of ‘cost centre’ for budgeting purposes (square meter)
•    Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
 
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
•    Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
•    Adhere to the organization Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
•    Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
•    Consult with internal clients and contractors on services to be rendered
•    Communicate with internal on a service to be rendered.
•    Communicate with external stakeholders such as service providers and contractors.
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS
•    NTC 3, N3 qualifications or equivalent qualification.
 
EXPERIENCE
•    3 years’ experience in building operations skills.
 
KNOWLEDGE
•    Knowledge of SAP
•    Computer  literate
•    Managing Contracts
•    Two years’ experience in Health and Safety
•    Analysis and problem solving
•    Attention to detail
•    Customer service orientation
•    Investigative orientation
•    Planning and organizing
•    Teamwork
•    Computer literacy
•    Knowledge of OHS Act and Building Regulations
•    Good time management
•    Technical skills
•    SAP experience
•    Space planning skills
•    Electrical and Mechanical knowledge
•    Fire system knowledge
 
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SENIOR VIDEO JOURNALIST (WESTERN CAPE)
Position ID: 60019212
Scale code: 402 , Paterson C3, Peromnes 9
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
CLOSING DATE: 22 May 2025
 
Main purpose of the position:
To deliver stories of the highest audiovisual quality in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and in fulfilment of public mandate obligations.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation of the SABC News and Current Affairs operational plan for the unit.
• Support and coordinate live facilities for transmission and ensure smooth broadcasts when required.
• Edit stories as per assignment and ensure the highest quality output.
• Film, process and deliver visuals of highest editorial quality for broadcast and publishing.
• Process all raw and edited material for archiving in Auckland Park.
• Apply well-considered editorial discretion in the treatment of visuals for stories in line with the editorial governance framework.
• Brainstorm and discuss story angles with reporting journalists ahead of coverage
• Advise the reporting journalist on the most compelling visuals of the story.
• Edit packages for news/current affairs as required and in line with SABC editorial prescripts.
• Stay abreast of news developments.
• Ensure all copy and visuals adhere to the editorial codes of conduct and SABC specified standards.
• Deliver video content to digital news platforms as required.
• Research and explore new trends in video journalism, editorial and technical, to enhance output quality.
• Take good care of assigned assets for use in reporting such as the camera and ancillary equipment, ensuring it is always safe and secured.
• Use assigned resources efficiently and cost effectively.
• Immediately alert the editor/line manager to any damaged or broken equipment.
• Provide a scripted-to-visuals copy when necessary.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and TV news and current affairs style guide etc. 
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Minimise risk of loss or damage. 

 
Requirements:  

• National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree (NQF7) in journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent qualification with specific focus on videography.
• 8 years’ proven experience in a news gathering environment, 6 of which must be in video journalism.
• Field reporting experience would be an added advantage.
• Reasonable ability to script to visuals would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable off-site video-editing experience
• Understanding of different role players within broadcasting landscape.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of news and current Affairs production processes.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
• Creative thinking and ability to innovate.
• Excellent news judgement and editorial acumen.
• Excellent eyesight.
• Good photographic sense.
• Physical fitness to carry equipment and manage it.
• Ability to work under pressure, and irregular hours.
• Willingness to work on Outside Broadcasts (OBs) and Special Projects/Broadcasts.

 
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SENIOR REPORTER (DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL)
Reporting Line: KwaZulu-Natal Assignment Editors
Division: News and Current Affairs
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60018886
 CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism, that is fair, accurate, and compelling in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conceptualise and produce stories for News and Current Affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Present and produce a weekly diary of proposed stories to the Editor/s.
• Conduct interviews and provide in-depth and comprehensive treatment of stories for SABC News’ broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
• To stand in/act on the desk when the Assignment Editor is off or on leave.
• Provide story leads to Editor/s, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various News and Current Affairs platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated and other stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Professionally live Tweet coverage of breaking and rolling events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Council codes, as well as to all other broadcasting regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute textual and audio-visual news items and features to the digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of all numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant research agencies, think tanks, and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all News and Current Affairs platforms.
• For TV, work closely with video journalists/video editors to ensure visuals, interviews, and edited products are of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing, and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News and Current Affairs.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA, and Press Council codes and ensure high-quality editorial and production standards.
• Adhere and comply with the organisational policies and procedures.
• Observe journalistic and editorial ethics, as well as craft protocols, and uphold SABC News and Current Affairs’ integrity.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Journalism / Media studies – NQF 6/7.
• 8 years’ experience in News and Current Affairs field reporting.
• A proven and demonstrable ability to produce for more than one broadcasting/publishing platform is a must.
• A well-established and active digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.

 
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BRAND MANAGER: VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
Reporting Line: Marketing Manager : Video Entertainment
Division: Corporate Affairs and Marketing
Scale Code: 300 ( Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)
Position ID: 60017585
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
 
Reporting to Marketing Manager-Video Entertainment : To develop, implement and evaluating of channel brand, marketing strategy and national campaigns and well as public relations. Contribute to the delivery of best-practice and innovative brand marketing and communication strategies within Video Entertainment, and will work to ensure that the respective SABC Video
Entertainment platform is promoted and positioned to drive its platform objectives.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PLANS

• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of the SABC Video
• Entertainment brand and PR strategy in line with the network strategy.

 
2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COST MANAGEMENT

• In consultation with the Video Entertainment platform, lead the development, execution and evaluation of a range of national platform campaigns
• Develop an influencer management plan for the specific Video Entertainment platform being overseen
• Develop and implement strategic communication and marketing strategies (both internal and external) for key SABC Video Entertainment projects and initiatives
• Lead the development, management and evaluation of an influencer/ ambassador program
• Manage the application of the brand across corporate partners
• Oversee the production and distribution of marketing and communications collateral for the SABC Video Entertainment platforms
•  Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive on marketing and PR strategies

• Build key relations with the media, bloggers and social influencers
• Write regular media pieces promoting the channel’s programmes, profiling key celebrities and highlighting ground-breaking initiatives
• Establish initiatives, policies and procedures that deliver ongoing improvements in service delivery
• Writing, editing and proof reading of all content for internal and external publications including in house magazines, newsletters and press releases
• Provide advice to senior management and leadership on channel specific brand and PR.
• Management of budget to ensure effectiveness and cost containment
 
3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Manage financial risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Implement execution internal risk audits identified and address gaps.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
 
4. CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
• Champion relationships with key external industry and media stakeholder
• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Manage relations with influencers
• Accurate identification of and compliance with customer needs
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards and SLA’s
 
5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Oversee unit operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
• Ensure that the operational budget is managed in such a way as to assure no wasteful expenditure.
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in marketing ,Public Relations, Communications or related field (NQF 6/7)
 
EXPERIENCE
• 4 years' experience in Brand and PR Management
 
KNOWLEDGE
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Brand marketing
• Public relations
• Events management
• Microsoft office
• Report writing
• Budget management
• Project management
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
 
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RE – ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR TECHNICIAN (KZN)
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION ID: 60018284
SCALE CODE: 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems
• Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effect and sustainability
• Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
• Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
• Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis 

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology)  (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification as an added advantage
• Driver’s License: OB - Code 10
• Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

 
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SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
 
ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS BILINGUAL BULLETIN WRITERS / READERS
POSITION ID: 60019217
SCALE CODE: 402
LOCATION: SEA POINT, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE
REPORT LINE:  BULLETIN EDITOR
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To deliver incisive public service English and Afrikaans bilingual News bulletins (Good Hope FM) and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Script and read / present English and Afrikaans bilingual news content as assigned.
• Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair.
• Adhere to the designated language requirements.
• 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 in both languages, when required.
• Use multi-media platforms to promote bilingual news content and ensure adherence to digital media guidelines.
• Write / script, voice, translate and cut soundbites, as well as package stories as required in both languages.
• Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
• Support and mentor team members and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Engage professionally with the audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity.
• Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes, the SABC editorial policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient and fluent in both English and Afrikaans (read, write and speak)
• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF6)
• 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
• Excellent news sense and attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and reading skills
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
• Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the broadcasting environment

 
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PRODUCER / PRESENTER: CURRENT AFFAIRS
(Khwedam, Kimberley, Northern Cape)
DIVISION: News and Current Affairs
REPORT LINE: Senior Producer: Current Affairs
SCALE CODE: 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
POSITION ID: 60021461
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
Main Purpose of the Position:
To produce and present Khwedam Audio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair stories for its target audience.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Khwedam News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
• Produce and present Audio Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
• Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, podcast, publish and post Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.
• Adhere to specific language requirements.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research.
• Conduct interviews and Q&As.
• Write / script, translate, voice, edit and package stories.
• Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

 
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or any related equivalent qualifications (NQF 6 / 7)
• 4 years’ experience in the audio / radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Khwedam with a good command of Afrikaans and English
• Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic tool
• Keep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developments
• Excellent general and news knowledge
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organize and work in a team
• Good ability to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environment
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments.

 
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​PRODUCER / PRESENTER: CURRENT AFFAIRS (SESOTHO, BLOEMFONTEIN, FREE STATE)
DIVISION: News and Current Affairs
REPORT LINE: Executive Producer: Current Affairs
SCALE CODE: 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
POSITION ID: 60021700
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 MAY 2025
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To produce and present Sesotho Audio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair stories for its target audience.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Sesotho News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
• Produce and present Audio Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
• Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, podcast, publish and post Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.
• Adhere to specific language requirements.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research.
• Conduct interviews and Q&As.
• Write / script, translate, voice, edit and package stories.
• Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
• Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
• Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or any related equivalent qualifications (NQF 6 / 7)
• 4 years’ experience in the audio / radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Sesotho with a good command of English
• Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic tool
• Keep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developments
• Excellent general and news knowledge
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organize and work in a team
• Good ability to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
• Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environment
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environments.

 
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​ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST  x2
Report Line: Head : Organisational Effectiveness
Division: Human Resources
Scale Code: 300, Peomnes 7, Paterson D1
Position ID: 60017629, 60017637
 
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CLOSING DATE: 21 MAY 2025
 
Main Purpose of the Position
 
Reporting to the Head: OE, the incumbent is responsible for diagnosing, researching, designing, coordinate, evaluating and facilitating the implementation of strategic Organisational Development methods, practices, programmes, policies and procedures at SABC. These programmes (organisational development) are directed toward enabling others to cultivate and support productive working relationships, as well as improving corporation’s performance.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Diagnostic, Research, Design and Development

• Designs, develops, directs, and manages organisation-wide processes of performance management, talent management (inclusive of succession management), key employee retention, organization design across the company including the development/recommendation of optimal enabling technologies for the management of performance.
• Directs a process of workforce planning that evaluates company structure, job design, and personnel forecasting throughout the company.
• Identifies and implements organization culture strategy and plan to support the attainment of the corporation’s goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
• Develop and implement Leadership competency framework and interventions to capacitate Leadership
• Develop and implement the company competency Framework in line with the organization’s vision and strategy
• Ensure that all leaders and future leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
• Develop an approach to communicate and entrench organizational values
• Advise and ensure that an appropriate organizational structure is in place to meet organizational goals
• Executes engagement and organizational culture initiatives/events/programs for all employees to cultivate a positive company culture.
• Ensure that the performance management and other retention policies including talent management, diversity, equity & inclusion, are legally compliant and conforms to best practice within the public broadcasting and media sector.
• Analysis of organizational structures, responsibilities, team work, business and/or operating procedures, reporting relationships and work process to design efficient methods of accomplishing work.

Facilitation, Capacity Transfer and Implementation

• Conducts relationship building (mediation, conciliation and facilitation) sessions as needed.
• Provide an Integrated OD Management Programmes to the Corporation.
• Provide guidance, consultation, advice and referral to staff regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Organisational Development (OD).
• Implement all generic organisational development programmes and provide guidance regarding statutory compliance.
• Enable the HR Consultants to enter into mentor relationships to influence behaviour and attitude and integration into the organisation.  Transfers the accountability for self-development by empowering and encouraging ownership thereof and provide feedback to individuals.

Program Delivery and Management

• Facilitate /Division’s Strategy Development, talent and Performance Indexes sessions.
• Institutionalise the culture of effective and non-adversarial resolution of conflict and disputes.
• Facilitation of Individual, Team and Organisational Development interventions within the organisation.
• Delivers all project within the legislative framework governing human resource development in the country.
• Champion Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes for different teams across the divisions.
• To capacitate and transfer coaching, counselling and mentoring best practises, as well as methodologies to HR Business Partner.
• To champion Relationship Building Processes (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) and institutionalise the culture of feedback. 
• Manages the effective implementation of an integrated talent management process (talent identification, talent development, performance management, and talent retention).
• Pro-actively in agreement with HR Business Partners, researches, scopes and develops OD programmes for delivery, ensuring the roles of sponsors, change agents and those affected by the change are taken cognisance of. Personally manages or appoints project manager. 

Stakeholder Management and Change Management 

• Mobilises support and enthusiasm for change programs by taking people through a behavioural change circle.  Provides training and support for dealing with change.  
• Challenges status quo by comparing it to an ideal or a visionary state.  Identifies and bring to bear innovative practices when managing change. 
• Acts as a change agency for the human resources, management team, and staff; supervises support staff; and performs all other related duties.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.

Review, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Review, and evaluate all OD interventions to ensure processes and practices are implemented efficiently and consistently; as well as Monitors projects against plans; manages priorities and is responsive to changes in requirements.
• Align OD interventions implemented to Education, Training & Development Quality Standards (SAQA, NQF and Unit standards).
• Conduct regular analysis / review to ensure strategy and interventions are continuously responsive to institutional strategic objectives and are in line with prevailing legislative demands affecting the Public Broadcasting/ Media sector.
• Prepare periodic scheduled and ad hoc reports for sub-committees on progress, challenges and opportunities in areas of   responsibility.
• Reviews project performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Makes effective use of individual and team capabilities and negotiates responsibility for delivering greater results.
• Establishes systems to monitor progress against objectives and ensures that projects comply with regulatory and project financial requirements.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

• A  Degree in Industrial Psychology/or related field at (NQF 7).
• Registration as an Industrial Psychologist (Advantage)
• Postgraduate qualification majoring in HRD/OD/ Industrial Psychology and/or other related area (Advantage)

 
EXPERIENCE

• Three plus (3+) years Organisational Development/Effectiveness experience,
• Two (2) year’s experience in HR Management role, an added advantage.

 
KNOWLEDGE

• Sound Performance and Talent Management experience
• Results focused; a consultative leadership style that builds high-performing teams across multi-disciplined projects that consistently meet targets and realise organisational benefits
• Experience designing and implementing change management frameworks and initiatives
• Experience in Organisational Design
• Experience in building frameworks
• Experience developing and implementing Competency frameworks
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of coaching, counselling and mentoring theories and best practices, as well as methodologies.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Relationship Building Processes, (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) techniques and feedback. 

 
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