SABC Jobs – 16 October 2026

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Bulletin Writer / Reader (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg)

DIVISION:                   NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

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

SCALE CODE:           402

POSITION ID:             60019254

CLOSING DATE: 22 OCTOBER 2026

REPORTING LINE:    BULLETIN EDITOR

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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Head : Learning and Development 

HEAD: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

REPORT LINE           : GROUP EXECUTIVE:  HUMAN RESOURCES

DIVISION                    : HUMAN RESOURCES

SCALE CODE            : 125A

POSITION ID              : 60017641

                                                                                                                                                          CLOSING DATE : 27 OCTOBER 2026

Reporting to the Group Executive:  Human Resources, the incumbent will be responsible for translating the SABC’s people agenda into learning and development strategies/plans in a manner that ensures training and development interventions are aligned to the learning and development needs of the SABC.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• To develop an   integrated learning and development strategy for SABC to meet strategic organisational needs.
• Develop and implement a workplace skill plan.
• Conduct benchmarks on best practice related to organizational Learning and Development.
• Ensure alignment between the L & D strategy and other HR strategies to ensure synergy.

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Manage and oversee the process of training needs analyses and qualification gaps to determine knowledge and skills gaps for the SABC.(Skills Audits)
• Develop and implement on boarding and off boarding programmes.
• Develop and implement relevant learning and development interventions, plans and programmes to address the identified training needs/ qualification gaps knowledge and or skills gaps within the SABC.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of learning and development interventions.
• Report the impact of learning and development intervention in improving employee performance and organisational performance.
• Manage Compliance with relevant education and training legislation and regulations while ensuring skills development statutory compliance

• Develop and manage a learning and development quality assurance systems/tools and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Consolidate and communicate the annual and quarterly SABC training plans.

• Manage the development, design and delivery of curriculum.
• Establish, manage and sustain the SABC learning academy
• Develop, implement, manage a career development programme

• Career guides & job information
• Career guidance and counselling
• Career expos
• Learner support
• Learning assessments

• Manage all Learnerships, skills programmes, internships, graduate development programme, experiential learning, bursaries, scholarships etc.
• Develop, implement and manage the integration of learning and development technologies, L&D information management systems (automation of L&D processes to enhance HR reporting across the value chain.
• Manage and enforce learning and development contracts to ensure compliance (Learner and/or Services provider contracts).
• Ensure alignment of learning and development programmes to the employment equity plan of the SABC to ensure EE targets are met.
• Professionalize the SABC workforce and enforce compliance training

3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage Learning & Development budget efficiently to ensure best cost containment practices.
• Conducts appropriate budgetary planning within the Learning & Development departments.

4. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Develop and review internal control measures, Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure good governance and implementation thereof.
• Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, and prevent financial loss.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act within own department.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits per checklist to identify and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.

4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Champion Organisational Effectiveness and People Transformation programmes to constantly seek ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
• Creating value in each customer / stakeholder interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Monitor the development and implementation of Human Resource data gathering analysis and decision making tools.
• LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
• Contract and manage Performance Management of the team in accordance with the Organisational policy and procedures.

• Direct, manage, guide, motivate and develop the team.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff regarding all HR priorities.

• Discuss and assess the training needs of direct reports and compile Personal Development Plans (PDP) for implementation.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Manage employment relationships to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Monitor and ensure availability of job profiles for the department and updating thereof.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Human Resources and/or Training & Development or relevant qualification at NQF 7 
• Postgraduate qualification majoring in HRD and/or other related qualification will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ Years’ experience in all strategic Learning and Development applications of which 4 years should be on Middle Management Level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning and complexity theory
• Environmental Scanning and reporting
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Employment Equity Principles
• All related legislation
• Talent Management Practices
• Workforce skill  Practices
• Skill audit
• E-Learning 
• Career an Leadership programmes
• Bursary and Training modules/tools/Metrics 
• Related computer systems and packages
• SAQA, NQF  and related education and training legislation

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Operations Administrator Sport (FTC) 

POSITION:                  ADMINISTRATOR: OPERATIONS (12 MONTHS)

DIVISION:                   GROUP SERVICES (SPORT)

REPORT LINE:          MANAGER: SPORT OPERATIONS

SCALE CODE:         900 ( Peromnes 12, Paterson B5)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure that all administrative duties for pre-production, production and post production are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements of the Business Unit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensuring that all budgets are done for the upcoming sporting events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.)
• Project management of each event in their respective portfolios.
• Travel bookings for all the events mentioned above are correctly completed.
• Follow up by notifying the crew
• All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and foreign events.
• Always on standby in case of emergencies for all events under their portfolio
• Attend the venues to take note on issue that crop up on those particular events. ( take charge on behalf of SABC Sport Management at venue)
• Take care of changes done by relevant stake holders on dates of the particular events
• Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings
• Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for the reconciliation purposes.
• Pre preparations for Special events
• Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries
• Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events
• Ensure that there are no overspends on the production budgets by working smart with production to ensure costs efficiencies
• Assists in projections for production budgets with the production accountant once reconciliation has been performed.
• Ensure that SAP is done and approved for all workflows.
• Ensure that Advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accountant for
• Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
• Monitor effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
• Work in conjunction with the executive producers, and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
• Communicate with external stakeholders such as government, SABC funders and sponsors.
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies, procedures and relevant legislations.
• Give input to compilation of relevant SOPs and ensure adherence thereof.
• Attend all relevant meetings as and when required.
• Compile and submit monthly/quarterly reports.
• Load payments on SAP for local and foreign vendor.
• Generate on SAP for productions and manage SCM process of getting PO.
• Create and Manage Sport projects on SAP
• Give input to the monthly schedules e.g. broadcast titles, serial numbers (WBS’s), correct financial genres, number of episodes, platform, etc.
• Create and Manage budget uploads on SAP
• Receive signed and electronic copy of the budget and make sure all relevant information e.g. correct amounts budgeted, monitor correct WBS’s with correct account numbers.
• Ensure budgets are fully released by all relevant stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Media Studies, Communications, Administration or related qualification (NQF 6)

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and/ or in a Team on Projects
• Knowledge in MS Office
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented and Team work approach
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

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Music Compiler: 5FM

POSITION:                             MUSIC COMPILER: 5FM

DIVISION:                               RADIO

REPORT LINE:                      PROGRAMME MANAGER: 5FM

SAP POSITION ID:                60018003

SCALE CODE:                       401 (Paterson C5, Peromnes 8)

CLOSING DATE: 18 OCTOBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 15 JUNE 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

The main purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction to the overall sound of the station and to manage the overall playlist through selection and research to retain and grow the station’s P1 audience and increase Time Spent Listening (TSL).

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the station’s music strategy and Music Policy in accordance with the station’s format and ICASA license conditions
• Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles /genres where applicable to enhance station’s music strategy.
• Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programmes Manager in achieving goals and objectives of overall programming strategy.
• Manage, maintain, modify and update the station’s music universe and categories on a regular basis in line with the station strategy.
• Ensure that the station’s categories are up to date to ensure a seasonal & thematic approach in line with the target audience’s consumption patterns and station format.
• Ensure that the music details are correctly captured on the systems to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure daily housekeeping to eliminate any database or system errors.
• Create and maintain back-up and emergency database of music playlist.
• Maintain general maintenance of the scheduling and playout databases to ensure that it remains in working order.
• Program detailed clocks to ensure accurate scheduling of music, imaging, promos and advertisements.
• Administer and manage the music committee.
• Manage new music submissions to ensure that all submissions are accounted for.
• Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee.
• Advise the station on music trends based on research.
• Compiling and reconciliation of daily logs to ensure accurate output on the playout system.
• Export and integrate daily music logs on the playout system and circulate a copy to the on-air team.
• Assist with scheduling promos and station imaging on a regular basis.
•  Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air.
•  Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes.
•  Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station.
• Select and schedule music for air-play, and also arrange artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity and music policy.
• Contribute to the development of the music policy, SOPs, SLA’s and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station.
• Conduct regular informal desktop research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors.
• Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy.
• Provide all relevant music content for the station’s digital platforms.
• Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable – jazz, gospel, choral, maskandi, classical, folk, etc.
• Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes.
• Compile weekly / daily charts in line with recommendations from the music committee.
• Ensure smooth flow of music on automated shows by loading all elements such as song intro, hooks, outro on the relevant systems.
• Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists and Promoters.
• Pro-actively facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders around music programming.
• Lead and participate in station music policy development and playlist meetings (music committee meetings).
• Maintain and facilitate good relationships with internal and external stakeholders with regards to collecting music royalties.
• Ensure that the ICASA local content quotas are adhered to for the performance period.
• Conduct regular spot checks to ensure adherence to daily playlists and implement correctional measures.
• Maintain the music master database to ensure a credible playlist data.
• Arrange and document all on-air interviews.
• Adhere to SABC policies regarding music compilation and music submission i.e to prevent PAYOLA and other irregularities.
• Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies.
• Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO requirements.
• Report all faults and maintain documentation.
• Provide detailed monthly/quarterly music reports i.e ICASA and SAMRO Reports.
• Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary.
• Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed.
• Proactively give regular feedback to industry stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Matric and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Sound engineering / Broadcasting / Media and any other related field.
• 4 years’ experience in the broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be in the music compilation environment at a radio station.
• Understanding of SABC policies and SOPs.
• Knowledge of South African broadcasting legislation.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the South African Music Industry
• Knowledge of music trends, and industry players.
• Basic understanding of radio broadcasting systems and various scheduling software.
• Basic understanding of sound broadcasting.
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Research skills.
• Basic digital media skills.

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