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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

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REAL ESTATE SUPERVISOR AND SPACE PLANNING

SCALE CODE: 402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

POSITION NUMBER: 60017848

DIVISION: LOGISTICAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT: REAL ESTATE AND LOGISTICS

REPORT LINE: PROPERTY MANAGER

CLOSING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To supervise staff and oversee operations within the Real Estate and space planning department to achieve the goals of the department.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL PLAN

•           Manage, organize, plan and control operational activities

•           Update consolidated fault reports.

•           Compile monthly reports regarding office changes and office moves

•           Constant contact with stake holders & Initiate and develop Business Plan

•           Effective allocation of accommodation and space planning, parking

•           Manage and Co-ordinate space planning projects,

•           Continuous assessment to ensure optimal usage of space

•           Brief, Manage and Supervise contractors during project implementation 

•           Quality assurance of work completed.

•           Consumable stock management & Building Inspections 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

•           Compile quotations for building, electrical and mechanical costs for office changes

•           Budget Management

•           Manage external contract expenditure

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

•           Ensure compliance to OHS act

•           Ensure compliance to NKP act

•           Compliance to Procurement processes

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

•           Initiate, prepare and negotiate related real estate and consumable contracts

•           Maintain the various agreed and signed Service Level Agreements

•           Contract Performance management

 ADMINISTRATION

•           Maintain accurate records for the upkeep of drawings

•           Relevant admin is timeously updated for payment purposes (internal and external)

•           Communicate Standard Operating Procedures

•           Facilitate payment processes for service providers on SAP

•           Maintain a database of real estate

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

•           Manage Staff

•           Manage and complete PDP Documents.

•           Ensure internal and external training is conducted.

•           Time management and Leave approvals for Staff

•           Oversee HR related matters and complying to Organizational policies.

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•        National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Construction Management or Facility Management or Electrical Engineering other related qualification

•        5 years’ experience in building maintenance or real estate or space planning

KNOWLEDGE

•           Financial management (required)

•           Business planning (required)

•           Management information systems (required)

•           Financial reporting (required)

•           Project Management (required)

•           Contract Management (required)

•           HR Business Processes and Systems understanding. (Limited)

•           Understanding of related policy

•           Technology related Systems (required)

•           Computer Package (required)

•           People Management (required)

•          Customer relationship Management (required)

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FIXED ASSET CONTROLLER

Reporting Line: Manager: Fixed Assets

Division: Finance

Scale Code: 405 (Peromnes 12, Paterson B5)

Position ID: 60018134

CLOSING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To maintain the fixed assets registers for SABC. To ensure compliance with safekeeping procedures for assets as required by the PFMA. To ensure the proper recording of fixed assets in the financial records i.e. acquisitions, disposals, transfers and depreciation. To conduct periodic physical verifications of the fixed assets register.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Maintain fixed asset register of departments, business units or provinces to which assigned.
• Accurately record newly acquired assets.
• Allocate bar codes to fixed assets and create/update master records.
• Identify and validate by means of verification through bar-code label linked to the asset tracking system and the fixed asset register.
• Identify assets clearly through accurate descriptions contained in the fixed asset register.
• Update fixed asset register with any transfers of assets between cost centres and physical locations.
• Recommend the corrective measures and process the applicable form for unutilised assets to be signed off by the supervisor.
• Check forms completed for the write off, of obsolete/stolen assets for completeness and accuracy before capturing on system and submitting it to the supervisor.
• Record profit or losses on disposals of fixed assets as per invoices received.
• Conduct and validate physical verification of fixed assets for every asset at least once per annum.
• Record results of the physical verification against fixed asset register and report differences to supervisor for approval to amend the register.
• Analyse and clear asset--under-construction accounts in the general ledger on a regular basis on minor and major projects.
• Accurately classify and reclassify all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.
• Identify and correct inaccurate entries in the fixed asset register.
• Monitor and review work performed by asset verifiers.
• Remind end-users to report any fixed assets losses.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as required by the Supervisor.

2. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with the Insurance Department to enable the processing of relevant documents for lost, stolen or damaged fixed assets.
• Liaise with Capex Administration to identify problems in the assets under construction accounts.
• Timeous resolution of fixed assets related queries.
• Consult with clients and employees with queries related to payroll.
• Consult and advise internal clients with queries related to assets management.

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Understanding and applying of all relevant statutes, BCEA, LRA, and PFMA.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Update fixed asset register for assets sold or written off as approved in accordance with policies.
• Continuously inform/advise/update all employees on policies, procedures and new developments.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Degree or National diploma in accounting NQF 6/ 7 or relevant qualification

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years financial accounting / fixed assets experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Financial policies and procedures
• PFMA
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS
• Proven numerical capabilities and manual financial calculations
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literacy (SAP)
• Business writing skills
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NEWS CHANNEL

Position ID:   60019514

Scale code: 300 (Paterson D1, Pernomnes 7)

Reporting Line: Editor: SABC News channel

 CLOSING DATE: 09 NOVEMBER  2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To deliver programming of the highest editorial and journalistic standards in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ strategic and editorial objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify, commission, and assign news and current content based on strength, quality, depth, and newsworthiness in accordance with the public mandate and SABC News’ editorial and strategic objectives. 
• Take final responsibility for the editorial quality of the shows.
• Account for overall audience performance of the programme.
• Review and adjust programming to the changing needs of audiences.
• Ensure that all programming adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies regarding the plurality of voices and diversity of views.
• Make use of interactive screens, infographics, and audiovisual collages to enhance the quality of programming.
• Ensure balance and fairness in the content and representation of multiple perspectives.
• Ensure that shows are properly planned and well-thought out ahead of time.
• Ensure that all interviews are published and prominently promoted on digital platforms ahead of transmission.
• Create opportunities for viewer engagement during the programme through digital platforms, call-ins and on-screen.
• Plan and coordinate Outside Broadcasts, panel discussions and townhalls on issues of public concern in accordance with the public mandate. 
• Check and ensure that all audiovisual material meets all broadcast compliance requirements before transmission.
• Liaise with on-air team for final checks and ensure that the lineup is well understood by everyone involved in the transmission.
• Authorise all major changes to the line up while on air.
• Communicate with Editors and producers regarding content and programme requirements as well target audience needs.
• Determine logical flow and co-ordination of the running order of the programme.
• Optimise utilisation of resources and shared services in support of the production and delivery of quality programmes.
• Provide feedback to the production team against set standards to enhance quality.
• Ensure that all material meets the highest editorial and journalistic standards.
• Research content to produce quality programmes for viewers and target audiences.
• Contribute and participate in special broadcast projects as and when required.
• Cost effectively control and manage utilization of resources.
• Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of freelance payments, in compliance with SABC policies.
• Manage individual and team productivity.
• Brainstorm and discuss story ideas, angles and sources with the team and contributors. 
• Support successful implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with SABC policies. 
• Ensure a health working environment and professional relationship.
• Ensure adherence internal financial controls.
• Develop and manage staff rosters.
• Adhere to the SABC editorial codes and Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
• Adhere to all SABC quality and production standards.
• Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree NQF 7 preferably in Journalism/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent disciplines.
• 8 years’ proven experience in digital and broadcast news and current affairs environment, including 4 years’ in an editorial/ supervisory position.
• Understanding of broadcasting and publishing regulations and legislation.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles.
• Exceptional writing skills, news sense attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of platform-specific news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Planning, budgeting and executing special broadcasts and project.
• Project management.

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