SABC Vacancies

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Reporter: Sport – Development Programme Appointment 

SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Suitable applicants who have participated in the SABC Internship Programme are invited to apply for the vacant development appointment roles.

Position:        Reporter: Sport  – Development Programme Appointment

Position ID:    60018826

Scale code:    402

Location:        Gauteng

Reporting Line: Editor – Sport

Closing Date: 05 May 2026

Main purpose of the position:

To identify, initiate, investigate, research, plan and record relevant material from sports stories that are complex in nature and produce sports news reports that are fair, accurate and compelling to target audiences. 

 Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate and cover stories as assigned or commissioned.
• Provide quality, script and clear voice overs, including on air broadcast.
•  Investigate and break stories and follow them through to final product before broadcast.
• Maintain special focus area (sports)
• Give informative and well-researched input to live Current Affairs shows and debates; package stories for current affairs programmes and do live crossings to news bulletins.
• Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories.
• Set up interviews and lead discussion for broadcast, including cross overs.
• Meet story deadlines.
• Keep abreast of sports news events/developments.
• Obtain broadcast-quality sound using relevant recording equipment. 

 Requirements: 

• National Diploma in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification NQF6
• Completed a minimum of 12 months within the SABC Internship Programme, with practical experience in a Reporter/Reporting environment.

• Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting
• Sound understanding of current trends in the sports news environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders at different levels

• Understanding of multi-media platform
• Excellent command of both written and spoken language of TV and Radio News to optimise the impact of editorial content.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of SABC News and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Editorial and journalistic acumen
• Good, “sound” knowledge of and interest in TV and Radio, Digital broadcast developments, trends, and technologies, including the media industry.

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Senior Reporter – Sport

SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Position: Senior Reporter – Sport

Position ID:  60021428

Scale code: 401

Reporting Line: Editor- Sport

Closing Date: 05 May 2026

Main purpose of the position:

To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive sports news and current affairs content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conceptualise and produce sports news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Keep abreast of sports news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa, Africa and the international community.
• Present weekly diary of proposed story ideas to the editor.
• Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories.

• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth. 
• Contribute audio-visual and textual features and sports news items to digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant 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 platforms.
• Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product 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

Requirements:

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies – NQF 6/7 or close equivalent.
• 8-years’ proven experience in Journalism,  3 of which must be specific focus on sports news coverage.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
• A well-established digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of digital, television and radio news and current affairs production processes and systems.

• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional sports news sense and editorial judgement.

• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Brand Manager: Video Entertainment

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

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CLOSING DATE : 29 APRIL 2026

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.
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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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Brand Specialist Good Hope FM

BRAND SPECIALIST WESTERN CAPE

POSITION:                          BRAND SPECIALIST (GOOD HOPE FM)

DIVISION:                           RADIO          

REPORT LINE:                   MARKETING MANAGER

SAP POSITION ID:             60018013

REGION:                             WESTERN CAPE

SCALE CODE:                    402

CLOSING DATE: 29 April 2026

Main purpose of position:

To ensure that the station’s brand remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to all internal and external stakeholders and to make sure that all brand campaigns are executed in line with the station’s marketing strategy for maximum returns on revenue and audiences.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Marketing Manager to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the station or business unit.
• Plan campaigns, launch, and maintain a sustainable brand marketing programme by identifying and analysing audience segments, key areas and opportunities thereof. 30% Marketing Manager Business Unit Manager Brand Specialist
• Keeping abreast of all content plans from channel suppliers and station teams, in order to collate programming highlights for marketing purposes.
• Continuous monitoring of competitor activity to ensure station Marketing strategy adapts to changing business environment.
• Assist Marketing Manager with development and implementation of product marketing plans, focusing on Through-the-Line aspect of campaign roll-out.
• Liaise with On-Air teams and Digital specialists, as well as external agencies, to create briefs, conceptualize and implement different phases of station projects/campaigns.
• Leverage relevant content to create engagement opportunities with the consumers to drive Product Uptake and grow digital communities.
• Oversee activations and campaigns: continued tracking of actual spend against budget and informing managers timeously of potential over-spend and risks.
• Presentation of post campaign reports and budget reconciliations to management.
• Provide constant feedback reports or presentations of all marketing campaigns.
• Source and analyse digital statistics for specific campaigns, for client and stakeholder feedback purposes.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance – ensure all events are insured with internal Insurance department.
• Ensure contracts and/or trade exchange documentation are completed and signed ahead of any event or campaign starting.
• Manage financial risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Liaise and sustain rapport with all media players.
•  Interact with station service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
•  Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploiting specific needs and anticipating new opportunities.
• Champion the business partner relationship constantly seeking out ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards and SLAs.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental and other station staff for successful execution of projects.
• Individual coaching, counselling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.

Requirements:

• 3 Year IMM diploma or equivalent marketing qualification (NQF level 6)
• Digital Marketing Qualification
• Experience in broadcast media environment
• 3-5 years’ experience of the major marketing disciplines required: brand planning, digital marketing, advertising, media planning etc.
• Online campaign management
• Multi-platform campaign management
• Media planning and advertising principles
• PFMA principles
• Supply chain processes
• Events planning and execution
• Social Media engagement
• Budget planning and management
• Marketing Management
• Planning and organising of resources and information 
• Report writing and record keeping
• Project Management

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We wish you all the best with your applications