SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

DIVISION: NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

POSITION:  BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg)

SCALE CODE: 402

POSITION ID: 60019254

REPORTING LINE: BULLETIN EDITOR

CLOSING DATE: 22 OCTOBER 2026

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

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