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Lotus FM Senior Producer: Mandate

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION: SENIOR PRODUCER: MANDATE (LOTUS FM)

DIVISION: RADIO

REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER

SAP POSITION ID: 60018044

SCALE CODE: 401

CLOSING DATE: 01 MARCH 2026

The main purpose of the position

To supervise and facilitate production and delivery of all Mandate Programming (Drama & Education) in line with the station’s programming strategy, programme briefs, & ICASA regulations and licence conditions.

Key Accountabilities

• Make input in the strategy formulation of the radio station or business unit.
• Develop, supervise, and implement a strategic plan for the production and acquisition of high-quality Mandate (Drama & Education) Programmes across all mandate areas.
• Quality checks all content submissions for all mandate areas and ensure compliance with mandate and licence requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the station’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ensure sign-off with internal and external stakeholders, and see that they are executed.
• Keeping abreast of government legislation and regulations about the entire broadcast value chain and compiling weekly, monthly, quarterly ICASA, SAMRO, SAMPRA, BCCSA, and other legislated compliance reports.
• Execute programme formats, striking an acceptable balance on genre delivery according to the station’s licence conditions (Talk vs Music, Music Quotas (local vs International), Magazines, Documentaries, Commemorations, Docu-Drama, Soapie, Serial Drama, Education, Religion, Sport, Language development, Storytelling, Disability, Social Cohesion, African Renaissance, and Cultural content.
• Ensure implementation of Programming content recommended by research findings, Programming Mediation Review and Advisory Committees (PMRAC), and Public feedback sessions.
• Conduct continuous reviews of products, markets, and revenue to meet strategic objectives and ensure a competitive edge.
• Liaise with various internal (i.e., Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research, Internal Content Providers, etc.) and external stakeholders to ensure mandate programming strategic objectives are met.
• Implement a multi- platform media plan in line with approved strategy and briefs.
• Supervise and implement the output of Mandate Programming plans for the station within the allocated budget.
• Organise resources for the programming team and ensure efficient utilisation thereof.
• Utilise continuous research to ensure high-quality programming to deliver on programming objectives.
• Monitor programmes to ensure quality and alignment with station position.
• Review business plans to ensure schedule stability.
• Explore opportunities for Co-productions and pre-sales for cost containment.
• Interaction with radio sales to ensure that product campaign runs smoothly and is on time for on- air production.
• Utilize research information from marketing to create brand and programming awareness.
• Adherence to regulations and legislation in broadcasting i.e., ICASA compliance, the Broadcast Act etc.
• Monitor and report on the operational risks and compliance matters.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Supervise risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with the Organizational Risk Framework:
• Formulate Internal Risk Controls
• Communications
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Implement internal risk audits, identify and address gaps.
• Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
• Understand the needs of the station’s target audience and offer compelling programming content in line with the mandate.
• Oversee public engagements and respond to complaints.
• Liaise with Sales Department and Business Development around programme sponsorships, trade exchanges, and product placement campaigns to realize revenue growth.
• Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure content alignment with programming strategy.
• Effective implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supervise adequate staffing for workload, succession planning, and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for direct reports.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Conduct Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Coordinate available staff and ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.
• Carry out reasonable delegated duties that may be required to ensure that the station operates and performs effectively and efficiently.

Requirements:

• National diploma in Speech & Drama, Linguistics, Education, or relevant area. (NQF Level 6)
• Creativity – deviating from traditional methods in developing programme briefs/script
• Digital media skills.
• 4-5 years’ experience in radio content production
• Ability to create reporting processes to ensure accountability.
• Excellent command of the language of the radio station (both written and spoken).
• Advanced knowledge of Radio production processes and systems.
• Budget management and forward planning ability.
• Project management skills.
• Editorial acumen.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• People management skills.
• Information management systems
• Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations, ICASA, BCCSA Code, SABC Editorial Policies, Presentation Style guide, Clocks, Formats, and high-quality standards for programmes.

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Producer/Presenter: Current Affairs (Sesotho, Bloemfontein, Free State)

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CLOSING DATE:27 FEBRUARY 2026

POSITION:                   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:               60019012

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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Bulletin Editor (isiXhosa & English, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape)

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

DIVISION:                   News and Current Affairs

POSITION:                 Bulletin Editor (isiXhosa & English, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape)

SCALE CODE:           401

POSITION ID:             60018930

REPORT LINE:          Editor: Eastern Cape

CLOSING DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2026

Main Purpose of Position:

To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the isiXhosa and English Audio / Radio production team to deliver compelling and incisive news bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the Xhosa and English-speaking team in identifying, selecting and translating stories and in compiling rundowns / running orders in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Lead effective and creative brainstorming sessions to determine content breadth and quality.
• Work within tight deadlines to identify news stories appropriate for the target audience.
• Manage and direct staff to write, translate, voice, record, edit, produce and process news stories timeously.
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language context, style, and tone.
• Advise on the best stories to lead news bulletins and update stories as new information becomes available.
• Keep up to date with all SABC News teams on the latest developments.
• Ensure a balance in news bulletin stories and address gaps as soon as possible.
• Supervise the performance of the team and give constructive feedback on stories, content and bulletins delivered timeously.
• Continually communicate with relevant editors to find further newsworthy angles and follow-ups.
• Liaise with technical support, where necessary, regarding the specific delivery of news content and bulletins.
• Assist bulletin Writers / Readers with accurate news reading delivery and pronunciation.
• Write, translate and read (present) bulletins, whenever necessary.
• Optimise news impact with illustrative audiovisuals and appropriately contextualised scripts, including for digital / online / social media.
• Engage in, co-ordinate and check online / digital / social media activity and content to enhance bulletins.

• Submit daily end-of-shift production reports to the line manager/s and indicate problems requiring attention, including solutions.
• Process all leave applications timeously after checking impact on rosters / shifts and required ICASA / radio station output.
• Compile monthly roster and ensure adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Communicate with platforms, only following consultation, on approved structural changes, including time slots and bulletin durations.
• Lead productive and creative editorial team sessions to determine appropriateness of editorial content for bulletins.

• Ensure that news content meets the highest editorial and linguistic standards as per the SABC Editorial Policy.

• Be alert to any content that may require audience advisories, warnings and disclaimers and ensure that these are read prominently prior to airing the story concerned.
• Implement the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with policy, procedures and deadlines.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all legislation, 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:

• National diploma / bachelor’s degree in journalism, media studies, communication or relevant equivalent qualifications.
• 6 years’ proven experience in the journalism, editorial, writing and broadcasting environment, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• isiXhosa and English proficiency and fluency, including exceptional writing, translation, reading / presenting and speaking skills.
• Exceptional journalistic and editorial acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of audio / radio and digital news production processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform outstandingly to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of all legislation, regulations and policies impacting broadcasting, publishing and posting.

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Digital Specialist : Ukhozi FM 

CLOSING DATE: 25 FEBRUARY 2026

POSITION: DIGITAL SPECIALIST: UKhozi FM

DIVISION                      : RADIO

REPORT LINE             : MARKETING MANAGER

SAP POSITION ID       : 60017959

SCALE CODE             : 402

The main purpose of the position

To design, create, and deliver marketing programs to support the expansion and growth of the company’s services and products.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement high-quality, cutting-edge content for multiple digital platforms in line with the station’s Marketing and Programming Strategies.
• Repurpose content broadcast on traditional radio platform(s) for consumption on multiple digital platforms.
• Manage, maintain, and modify the station’s digital platforms in line with Digital, Marketing, and Programming Strategies.
• Optimize the station’s Search Engine to improve the search ability of the radio station and its various properties on the internet.
• Implement the image and positioning of the brand across multiple digital platforms.
• Ensure data integrity on both the station’s digital platforms, including the station’s website.
• Communicate with internal IT Services regarding updating station-related information on the intranet as well as on the station website.
• Integrate new technologies and innovations into the station’s digital platforms.
• Management of multiple and diverse projects on digital platforms in line with Station’s and portfolio’s strategy for new media.
• Monitor changes in the world of commerce and reassess whether these changes influence the business objectives of the station to ensure coherence of digital content.
• Conduct online research utilizing the station’s digital platforms as well as other credible platforms.
• Give input in formulating the online digital platforms strategy.
• Respond to queries about the stations’ digital platforms
• Translate business goals and objectives into actionable and measurable digital marketing campaigns.
• Create and monitor social media campaigns to drive traffic to the website and on air.
• Produce and upload content (articles/images/podcasts/videos) for digital platforms.
• Manage and promote conversation and engagement on all digital platforms.
• Develop and maintain the appropriate environment to support the Marketing and Programming Manager in the goals and objectives of the overall strategy.
• Negotiate and procure online media tools as and when required.
• Promote and encourage cross-platform content
• Work in conjunction with Programming, Marketing, and Sales to achieve programming objectives.
• Manage delivery and performance of suppliers through effective Service Level Agreements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about any challenges and proposals.
• Provide Marketing with insights into listeners’ online website patterns and behavior.
• Provide detailed reports on the performance of platforms.
• Manage the performance of the team according to the approved SABC Performance Management System.
• Coach and mentor junior employees and direct reports.
• Design and develop creative digital content, including station artwork, posters, and promotional materials aligned with brand guidelines.
• Support marketing and digital campaigns through graphic design and visual storytelling that enhance audience engagement across all platforms.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Digital Marketing or related disciplines (NQF Level 6)
• 3-5 years’ experience in a digital platforms’ environment and technologies
• 2 Years’ experience in a broadcasting or marketing environment
• Experience in sound and video recording and editing
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Digital Software and tools (i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud for digital content
• curation.)
• Proficiency in Social Media Management tools (i.e. Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout Social
• or any related management tools)
• Analytical problem-solving capability
• Strong research skills
• Passion for conceiving and shaping innovative ideas and deliverables
• Passion for the digital environment, online Marketing, and enthusiasm for continued professional development
• Good time management and ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Exposure to software and product development methodologies
• Ability to learn quickly and handle complexity, change, and ambiguity

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Producer/Presenter: Current Affairs Xitsonga (Polokwane / Limpopo)

POSITION:                   Producer / Presenter: Current Affairs (Xitsonga, Polokwane, Limpopo)

DIVISION:                    News and Current Affairs

REPORT LINE:             Executive Producer: Current Affairs

SCALE CODE:             402 (Paterson C3, Pernomnes 10)

POSITION ID:               60019051

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To Produce and Present Xitsonga 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 Xitsonga 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 radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Xitsonga 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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Bulletin Writer / Reader (Sepedi, Polokwane, Limpopo)

                                                                                                          CLOSING DATE : 24 FEBRUARY 2026

SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

POSITION:                 BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Sepedi, Polokwane, Limpopo)

DIVISION:                   NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

REPORTING LINE:    BULLETIN EDITOR

SCALE CODE:           402

POSITION ID:             60019078

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To deliver incisive Sepedi public service Audio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Write and read (present) Sepedi 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 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 Sepedi (read, write, speak and translate)
• 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 and broadcasting environments
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments

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Senior Bulletin Writer- Tshivenda 

SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Position: Senior Bulletin Writer: Tshivenda News

Position ID: 60020753

Scale code: 401 – Paterson C5

Location: Johannesburg

Reporting Line: Bulletin Editor: FTA Tshivenda   News

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to a production team to provide depth of coverage to current issues on-air by investigating and exploring angles of news stories, developments and trends for Television News.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Lead effective, efficient, and creative brainstorming sessions for news programming and content selection in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.

· Compile a list and running order of stories, interviews, and determine questions and answers for designated news programmes.

· Attend daily national diary line-talk meetings with or at the request of the line manager.

· Determine and assign stories, and continuously give direction to the production team.

· Ensure that all stories adhere to the highest quality editorial and language standards.

· Continuously follow up on the progress of stories until delivered for on-air production and broadcast.

· Research, analyse and understand the undercurrents, subtexts and nuances in news stories, developments, and trends to determine their importance, relevance, and impact on the target audience.

· Determine different news angles for each story to pursue for broadcast.

· Write, translate, voice, package and edit quality stories and features in accordance with platform requirements.

· Brief presenter/s on different story angles to pursue.

· Verify audiovisual material and scripts to ensure factual accuracy, balance, and fairness.

· Brief technical producers/directors on the programme running order and collaborate in preparing for broadcasts.

· Write and produce strong teasers and programme trails with defining, meaningful and memorable soundbites.

· Print scripts and line-up according to the programme structure.

· Engage in, coordinate and check social media activity and content for the enhancement of the programme.

· Perform and assign on-air tasks to producers (social media, follow-ups, and breaking stories).

· Continuously review programmes for improvements.

· Alert relevant editor about live interviews and breaking news for consideration.

· Follow-up and respond to stories, leads and tip-offs before, during and after broadcasts.

· Consult and engage on stories daily and in advance of known news events, including briefing and debriefing sessions.

· Promote good professional and interpersonal relations and maintain a productive environment.

· Contribute to compliance reports and listener complaints within required deadlines.

· Write daily production reports for submission to the editor.

· Ensure that all content and programmes adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes, as well as all other broadcast regulations and policies.

· Compliance with all related policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

REQUIREMENTS:

· National Diploma / Degree ( NQF 6/7) in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification.

· 6 years’ proven experience in writing and production of news and current affairs programmes.

· Advanced understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting, as well as the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes and SABC News style guides and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

· Mother-tongue proficiency and exceptional writing skills in the designated language (Tshivenda).

· Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting

· Good understanding of current trends in the social, economic and political environment

· Computer literacy

· Understanding of multi-media platform productions.

· Advanced knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs production processes and systems.

· Strong news sense and editorial judgement.

· Knowledge of and interest in Television broadcast developments and trends

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Sectional Lead: Technical Innovation

DIVISION:                  TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:         RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY

POSITION:                 SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL INNOVATION

POSITION ID:            60018659

SCALE CODE:            300 ( Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)

REPORTS TO:           MANAGER: BROADCAS SYSTEMS & INNOVATION HUB

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To manage an innovative and cross team to upgrade, converge and enhance technological digitisation for Radio and TV Broadcast Systems infrastructure by developing new innovations with efficient and effective workflows to modernise and enable technologies, processes, and services to evolve the SABC.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

Development of Implementation Plans

• Provide (innovative) submissions for input into the Broadcast Technology Strategy which is in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Target Operating Model.
• Provide technical research and solutions for incorporation into OPEX and CAPEX business plans which is supported by research and\ or statistical data.
• Interpret business requirements in order to plan and design functional systems & processes contributing towards effective and efficient workflows for the delivery of radio and\ or television content.

Drive\ Manage Projects

• Host workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients to draft functional requirements for approval by business.
• Plan proof of concepts with clients and equipment manufactures or software developers.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitate analysis for return on investment on proposals.
• Benchmark positive innovative trends within the technological landscape and make value adding improvements within the SABC systems.
• Analyze the broadcast industry trends, anticipate, pre-empt and benchmark the future investment growth for the SABC in line with the Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework’s Target Technology plan.
• Prepare specifications for CAPEX and OPEX business cases according to performed research and analysis for submission by relevant technology division.
• Report on achievement of departmental objectives.
• Plan and conduct user acceptance trials and tests to provide operational departments with required documentation to prepare business cases.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Financial Motivations

• Accurate calculation and submission of CAPEX & OPEX inputs into budget and Return on Investments for proposals.
• In-time completion and submission of operational budget for annual test plans.
• Work with stakeholders at TV and Radio to draft Business Cases (Operational or Capital Expenditure Approval Requests) on completion of testing, and calculation of return of Investment. · Draft technical proposals for recommendations to Broadcast Technology Business Units.
• Communicate with departmental teams and project manager to understand areas in order to develop project plans.
• Communicate with procurement in order to work with suppliers to present applicable solutions to the SABC through the RFI process.
• Control spend in accordance with operational value add and amendment of operational budget in liaison with next level of Management.

Operational Performance

• Plan and design new or enhanced business processes through requirements definition, information gathering, and development of documentation and proof of concepts.
• Improve system\ workflow resilience and efficiency by reducing the taken to complete tasks or the downtime of systems.
• Investigate technological trends, best practices, workflows and alternate architectures in the industry and within the SABC and consult with stakeholders in order assist in the preparation of the required business cases in order to improve broadcast workflows.
• Develop innovative solutions for SABC technological business improvements.
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (Stakeholder Engagements, Meetings, Short Term and Long Term Research or Innovation, etc.).

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Provide input into the Broadcast Innovative Resources governance Framework (EBAF). Policy, Standards and Operating Directives.
• Comply with SABC Policies & Procedures and relevant legislation.
• Update SOP’s, Guidelines and System Workflow Diagrams to promote best practice and system understanding.
• Ensure no licensing conditions are breached when planning and preparing test procedures.
• Provide SCM support for CAPEX and OPEX expenditure (BSC, BEC, RFQ’s).

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Identify with client’s needs with regular liaison and\or communication.
• Gather Customer queries/ complaints or new requirements from operational departments and attempt to resolve in accordance with Broadcast Technology service standards.
• Create and maintain relationships with technology suppliers to present new technologies to the relevant broadcast technology departments in conjunction with procurement.
• Communicate with Software and Hardware vendors to present new ideas and additional functionality to SABC stakeholders.
• Communicate with Broadcast Technology Teams (Radio, TV, Digital Media and SAG) in order to plan, design and test applicable technologies.
• Apply technical expertise in the incubation of innovative developments when presenting to stakeholders.
• Engage with business divisions to get involved in their environment to workshop and brainstorm their innovations, knowledge and ideas to a workable delivery.
• Create and maintain relationships with various SABC technology departments to ensure compliance with SABC Technology requirements.
• Ensure stakeholder buy-in at all times through the process by providing information and answers to queries in a timely manner and through various forms of communication to enhance their understanding.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Lead and direct the innovation team.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies & procedures

• Enter into performance agreements with manager and direct reports, annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per company directive (quarterly).
• Contribute and assist in some managerial / supervision activities (Ability to act as Manager in Managers absence, represent depart at required meetings)
• Conduct formal reviews with direct reports and document as per company directive (quarterly).
• Communicate with departmental staff in order to effectively disseminate information and set long term and short term goals.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with departmental priorities.
• Drive change in the organization by providing innovative solutions..
• Development of individual & Team Competence
• Annual competency assessment prior to compilation of Career Development Plan (CDP)
• CDP for each individual annually
• Submit annual training needs for individual and team for inclusion in WSP within specified time frame.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Year National Diploma (S4) or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems. NQF6 minimum.
• Must also display proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point & Visio.
• Minimum 7 years technical experience within the broadcast environment with at least 5 years management (junior or middle level) or specialist experience.
• Must have extensive knowledge to ensure an advisory and consultancy expertise surrounding the broadcast systems and facilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Advanced or Expert Knowledge of:

• Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures including but not limited to IT Security Policy, Procurement Policies, Time Management Policy and DAF.
• Project planning and risk assessment and implementation.
• Experience and skills pertaining to the Broadcast environment, including Broadcast Servers, Studios, and System integration points.
• Designing, installing and configuring as well as upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production fundamentals, including analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact).
• Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and.
• Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
• Conduct user workshops and meetings for client engagement.
• Ability to guide and mentor team members share knowledge.
• Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
• Ability to define specifications for workstations and servers to meet the application requirements.
• Ability to plan and design storage/backup technologies for use by the SABC.
• Knowledge and experience of IT Security.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT networking technologies and methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of System and Business Analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant software applications.
• Understanding of Financial Management concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning.
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC Procurement Policy/Procedures.
• Knowledge and Understanding of SABC Legal & Regulatory Policy/ Procedures, including drafting of contracts for divisional requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC internal control measures including Delegation of Authority Framework.

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Librarian (Record)

DIVISION:                           TECHNOLOGY (GP)

POSITION:                           RECORD LIBRARIAN

DEPARTMENT:                   INFORMATION LIBRARY

SCALE CODE:                      404 (Peromnes 11,Paterson C1)

REPORT LINE:                    SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY

POSITION ID:                     60018730

                                                                                         CLOSIND DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Maintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Music Degree/ Information Science/ Records Management/ relevant qualification (NQF Level 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability and females.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Record Library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Record Library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of Record Library systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.
• Wide general knowledge

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Specialist: Systems Administrator (Radio) 

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DIVISION:                  Technology (GP)

DEPARTMENT:          Radio and Regional Technology

JOB TITLE:                Specialist: Systems Administrator

SCALE CODE:           401 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)

REPORT LINE:          Manager: Broadcast Systems and Innovation Hub

POSITION ID:             60018655

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To design, install, configure, maintain, repair and support the SABC broadcast and production systems including playout servers, workstations and system security in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available systems for End Users across all SABC regions, with integration to the content (Music, News, Sport, Adverts. etc.) scheduling systems.

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Contribute and provide (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate   Plan and Target Operating Model.
• Provide technical research and solutions for incorporation into OPEX and CAPEX business plans which is supported by research and\ or statistical data.
• Apply sound design principles in order to optimize playout systems availability and integration into scheduling systems and studio broadcast equipment, which is in line with customer requirements across all SABC regions.
• Interpret business requirements in order to design and implement functional systems & processes contributing towards effective and efficient workflows for the delivery of radio and\ or television content.
• Prepare specifications for minor CAPEX and OPEX business cases according to technical guidelines and user requirements for approval by next level of Management.
• Assist OEM with project designs for integration into the SABC infrastructure.
• Provide Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
• Plan and Manage system (departmental) upgrade plans, for Broadcast Systems (Playout, production, music scheduling) remote connectivity systems and System Antivirus software.
• Drive system changes and enhancements by presenting improved solutions to the SABC Change Advisory Board (CAB).
• Setup proof of concepts for purchase approval through engagement with users and suppliers.
• Support (when required) all Special Projects or events by providing points of integration for the playout and production systems.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Accurate calculation and submission of CAPEX & OPEX inputs into budget.
• Propose system improvements and workflow efficiencies to Manager to draft Business Cases for Capital Expenditure approval.
• Prepare Minor CAPEX motivations for approval to ensure new requirements are addressed.
• Prepare OPEX motivations for approval to ensure operational requirements (Spares holding, equipment repairs & maintenance, etc.) are addressed.
• Long term maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop Broadcast system hardware and software life cycle.
• Provide input into annual OPEX budget to ensure adequate funds for future financial fiscal.
• Asset management control, oversight and tracking of all Broadcast System equipment nationally to ensure updated asset register.
• Control overtime payments by finding solutions to repetitive faults.
• Agreed % of broadcast system availability across all regions.
• Above average rating on SLA (internal stakeholders).
• Broadcast System processes, practices and workflows are in line with SABC technical broadcast standards.
• Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them by creating and maintaining the departmental regional system checklist.
• Submission of ad-hoc broadcast related fault reports detailing resolutions to all stakeholders as and when required, as well monthly downtime reports.
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (design, workflow enhancements and upgrades), including plans to implement change whilst curbing possible risks.
• Perform assessment of departmental fault reports in order to ensure system (software and hardware) shortfalls are addressed.
• Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks to their completion on time and within agreed specifications.
• Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas.
• Compliance and maintenance of systems within manufacturer specifications and system requirements.
• Ability to work without supervision and independently prioritise tasks.
• Develop and maintain the SOP’s for installation and hardening of servers and on-air workstations to ensure a standard configuration is applied across the playout and production system environment.
• Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems.
• Create and maintain system users as per IT security policy.
• Daily monitoring of the playout and production system for radio & television (software and hardware logs) across the SABC regions to identify and resolve potential risks and none conformance to system standards to ensure agreed percentage system availability.
• Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable broadcast systems.
• Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and backup recovery is sustained at all times.
• Document all faults together with methods of troubleshooting and possible resolutions to create a fault knowledgebase for use by the team.
• Have the ability to conceptualise the fault or requirement in a region (including Auckland Park) and offer sound technical advice until the fault is resolved or requirement is realised.
• Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions through engagement with users, technicians and the Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM.
• Ensure compliance of maintenance and system upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and end user requirements.
• Deliver tasks assigned through SLA engagements effectively, efficiently and as per client’s requirements.
• Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of broadcast systems.
• Annual review and update of all technical documentation, including, SOP’s, User Guides, System workflow diagrams and technical drawings.
• Ensure system security with updated antivirus definitions and patch management.
• Analyse and design new or enhanced business processes through requirements definition, information gathering and constant documentation.
• Ensure processes are in place to implement the Disaster Recovery Plan which is in line with the approved Risk Management Plan.
• Be a point of escalation 24/7 for system administrators on standby.
• Perform analysis of fault and standby reports to identify and address non-compliance.
• Continued stakeholder engagement to document system functional requirements for translation into Request for Information in order to provide stakeholder with a conceptual design and provisional costing.
• Drive all research activities on new software features to improve system efficiency and user experience.
• Research (vendor manual or engagement with vendor or OEM) and trouble shoot re-occurring system faults until a solution is found.
• Collaborate with system administrators of other systems (News or Sales scheduling systems) to ensure their upgrades are successful whilst minimising playing downtime.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Provide technical specifications for the procurement of correct hardware or software in line with customer requirements and Company Procurement policy and procedures.
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans.
• Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Conformance with vendor software licensing conditions.
• SOP creation and development to ensure to ensure standardization across the environment for use by system administrators and regional technicians.
• Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the broadcast and production systems to manage all potential failures to ensure broadcast continuity.
• Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements.
• Implement Audit recommendations.
• Provide SCM support for CAPEX and OPEX expenditure (BSC, BEC, RFQ’s).
• Ensure system compliance reports are available at all times (Broadcast report from playout system, ICASA\ SAMRO & SAMPRA from Music Scheduling system).
• Ensure 95% of assets verified annually.
• Initiate and Co-ordinate annual asset verification and asset disposal.
• Control and monitor the transfer of assets between regions.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer requests and address non-conformance.
• Create relationships with various SABC technology departments to ensure compliance with SABC Technology requirements and the Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers regarding software capability and functionality.
• Provide support and advice to reinforce system workflows and operations.
• Provide timely feedback to internal stakeholder queries to improve customer satisfaction.
• Communicate with IT team to ensure Security of Broadcast System and resolution of network and active directory issues.
• Communicate with RBR teams to ensure studio broadcast requirements are met. 10% Maintain External (Software and Hardware Vendors) Relations.
• Engage with supplier on new user requirements and repetitive faults as per contract.
• Respond to faults logged with Service provider as per contract.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Enter into performance agreements with manager annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per company directive (quarterly).
• Train, coach or mentor senior system administrators and system administrators on an ongoing basis to meet individual team member needs.
• Prepare overtime schedules in consultation with team and submit monthly overtime sheets for payment.
• Contribute and assist in some managerial / supervision activities (Ability to act as Manager in Managers absence, represent depart at required meetings).
• Provide informal training on the Broadcast System to users and technical colleagues in order for them to perform their job functions.
• Coach and Mentor other system administrators with faults or tasks that they are unable to resolve on their own.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Year National Diploma (S4) or National Diploma Computer Studies with Information Systems (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light Current).
• Minimum 7 years technical experience within the IT broadcast environment or Commercial of The Shelf Systems with at least 5 years’ experience at a system administrator level.
• Driver’s license- Advantageous.

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Senior Bulletin Writer (Sesotho, Audio, Bloemfontein Free State)

DIVISION:                   News and Current Affairs

POSITION:                 Senior Bulletin Writer (Sesotho, Audio, Bloemfontein, Free State)

SCALE CODE:           401 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)

POSITION ID:             60019006

REPORTING LINE:    Bulletin Editor

CLOSING DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2026

Main Purpose of the Position:

To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the Sesotho Audio News / Radio Bulletin and Production team with the Bulletin Editor in providing depth of coverage to current issues by investigating and exploring angles of news stories, developments and trends.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead effective, efficient and creative brainstorming sessions for Sesotho Audio / Radio News Bulletins and content selection in accordance with SABC News and Current Affairs’ editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Compile a newsworthy list / running order of bulletin stories in consultation with the bulletin editor/s.
• Correct linguistic, grammatical and factual errors.
• Attend daily and weekly national diary / editorial meetings with or at the request of line manager/s.
• Determine and assign stories, and continuously give direction to the team/s.
• Ensure that all stories adhere to the highest quality of editorial and language standards.
• Continuously follow-up on the progress and angles of stories until delivered for broadcasting, posting and publishing.
• Research, analyse and understand the undercurrents, subtexts and nuances in news stories, developments and trends to determine their importance, relevance and impact on the target audience.
• Determine different news angles and updates for each story to pursue for broadcasting, posting and publishing.
• Ensure adequate planning of bulletins.
• Write, translate, voice, edit and read (present) quality stories in accordance with all platform requirements.
• Brief Bulletin Writers / Readers on different story angles to pursue.
• Verify all audiovisual content, material and scripts to ensure factual accuracy, balance and fairness of Bulletins and all digital / online / social media content.
• Brief technical team members, where applicable, on the bulletin running order and collaborate in preparing for broadcasts.
• Write and produce strong headlines / teasers with defining meaningful and memorable soundbites / audio content.
• Print scripts and running orders according to the required bulletin structure and deadlines.
• Engage in, co-ordinate and check online / digital / social media activity and content to enhance bulletins.
• Perform and assign tasks to Bulletin Writers / Readers (social media, follow-ups and breaking stories etc).
• Continuously review bulletins for improvements.
• Alert Bulletin Editor/s about live interviews and breaking news for consideration.
• Follow-up on tipoffs, leads and stories.

• Consult and engage on stories daily and in advance of known news events, including briefing and debriefing sessions.
• Promote good professional and interpersonal relationships and maintain a productive environment.
• Contribute to compliance reports and listener complaints within required deadlines.
• Write daily end-of-shift production reports for the editor/s.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all legislation, 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:

• National diploma / degree (NQF 6 / 7) in journalism, media studies or relevant equivalent qualification.
• 6 years’ proven experience in writing, translating, producing, voicing and reading News Bulletins and Current Affairs programmes.
• Sesotho proficiency and fluency, including exceptional reading, writing, translating and speaking / presenting skills to optimise impact of editorial content.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Good, clear broadcast voice.
• Strong news sense, editorial judgement, general knowledge and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interaction with all stakeholders.
• Good understanding of current trends in the social, economic and political environment.
• Well-developed computer literacy for news broadcasting, posting and publishing environment.
• Good understanding of news multimedia, multiplatform production and use of social media as a journalistic tool.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs production and broadcasting processes and systems.
• Advanced understanding of broadcasting, posting and publishing laws and regulations, as well as news / media developments, trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of and interest in news, radio broadcast and digital / online developments and trends.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours.

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