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Internship: Production Controller

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION:             PRODUCTION CONTROLLER (INTERNSHIP)

DIVISION:               VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT – OPERATIONS

REPORT LINE:      MANAGER – PRODUCTION CONTROL

POSITION ID:         60022335

CLOSING DATE: 06 MAY 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of the job is to evaluate SABC funded production budgets line by line against SABC pricing norms by considering specific needs of the production, and ensure optimal use of resources to achieve the intended outcome; and on-going monitoring of risk to reduce threats to project objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development of the Production Management Strategy

• Implement the approved Production Management Strategy
• Maintaining cost within the operational Production Management budget
• Effective management of the productions within the Video Entertainment approved budget
• Finalisation of production budgets and closures of projects within the approved timelines
• Eliminate Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure and Irregular Expenditure on productions
• Ensure that production cashflow is aligned to the production schedule and Production Control deliverables
• Effective management of production control process to ensure that productions continue without disruption
• Review the Production Control Tariff List annually to ensure that rates are in line with the industry norms
• Negotiate volume deals with suppliers to achieve economies of scale in the allocated production budget
• Compile and deliver accurate and timeous monthly report and production progress report.
• Review the budget pack and ensure that it remains current
• Assess the underlying information presented by the producer to confirm the accuracy of the production’s financial status.
• Ensure that the production expenditures are accounted for and used economically, efficiently and solely for the purpose for which they are granted
• Monitor compliance with the provisions of the production agreement and promote sound, efficient and well managed productions
• Help prevent and detect fraudulent activities; and aid producers in establishing an ethical television industry
• Eliminate deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation and omission of financial reporting data that could affect the smooth operation and efficiency of the production
• Keep abreast of latest technology and production techniques to ensure effective production and use of available funds
• Ensure transparency of production processes by applying industry norms and keeping relevant parties informed
• Visit production offices and sets to ensure reconciliation between production processes and budgets
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance
• Oversee the management of production finance to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Report on operational risk and compliance profile as related to finance
• Adhere to finance policies and standard operating procedures
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance
• Oversee the production budget and mitigate possible risks to prevent financial loss
• Verify internal and external resource utilization
• Assist in the compilation of production benchmarks for all productions
• Report on production expenditure against budget per production
• Ensure that Performance Management Contract are completed and signed annually
• Ensure that Performance Management Contracts are reviewed quarterly
• Ensure that Personal Development Plans are completed annually

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma (NQF7 / NQF6) in Film and Television Production/Communication / Financial / Cost Accounting/ Business Management or related equivalent qualifications.
• PFMA knowledge

• Business Plan
• Project management advantageous

Internship: Production Accountant

CLOSING DATE: 06 MAY 2026

POSITION TITLE       : INTERN – PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

REPORT LINE           : MANAGER – PRODUCTION CONTROL

DIVISION                    : VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT

POSITION ID              : 60022336

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To monitor the SABC’s investment and confirm that costs claimed as production expenditure are acceptable and agree to the accounting records of the producer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify production cost reports within Video Entertainment requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Review underlying information presented by the producer to confirm the accuracy of the production financial status and investigate variances
• Verify all document evidence and eliminate misstatements
• Issue a Variance and Findings Report to the Production Controller to close off projects. 
• Monitor production expenditure against the approve cashflow and ensure that production expenditure is accounted for and used economically, efficiently, and solely for the purpose for which they are granted.
• Visit productions to ensure reconciliation of activities with agreed budget and financial reports.
• Monitor compliance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on behalf of the Production Control Manager and maintain an effective, professional interface relationship
• Provide financial information to the Production Control Manager and Production Controllers.
• Verify internal and external resource utilization
• Assist in the compilation of the operational budget.
• Report on production expenditure against budget per production
• Report on operational risk and compliance profile as related to production budgets.
• Adhere to finance policies and standard operating procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or related/ equivalent qualification (NQF 7)
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Deadline driven.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Production industry
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions independently where required and necessary.
• Project management advantageous

Events Coordinator Ukhozi FM

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION:                                      EVENTS COORDINATOR, INTERN: UKHOZI FM

DIVISION:                                        RADIO 

REPORT LINE:                                PROGRAMME MANAGER: UKHOZI FM

SAP POSITION ID:                         60022277

SCALE CODE:                                  900

CLOSING DATE: 06 MAY 2025

The main purpose of the position

To provide support to the Marketing Manager and team in the planning, coordination, and execution of on-air and off-air promotional activities, ensuring consistent station branding and audience engagement. The intern will gain hands-on experience in event coordination, marketing activations, and brand visibility initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Identify key events that are in line with the station’s target market.
• Plan, negotiate, and organize events and outside broadcasts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide inputs to the Market Strategy plan and Implementation plan.
• Branding at all events and outside broadcasts to ensure maximum exposure.
• Monitor the station campaigns on and off air.
• Manage the implementation of station events and outside broadcasts.
• Provide relevant information for inclusion on the Digital platforms.
• Consult and provide feedback on the status of events and promotions.
• Communicate with advertising agencies and clients to ensure that the product campaign runs smoothly and is on time for on-air production.
• Monitor the digital platform to ensure that marketing activities and events are correctly reflected.
• Communicate with Radio Airtime Sales to assist with the sales of outside broadcasts.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders at the outside broadcast to ensure effective execution of projects. 
• Adherence and compliance with the unit SOP. 
• Report on the operational risk.
• Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
• Report potential risk on the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Communicate with the station for the publication of relevant promotions.
• Create briefs to ensure that events and outside broadcasts are effectively implemented on air and the ground.
• Evaluate promotions to determine their effectiveness in line with broad marketing objectives and optimize the potential of future promotions (post-event analysis)

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communication, or related disciplines
• Understanding of Marketing
• Basic understanding of radio (Broadcast Industry)
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Establish and maintain relationships.
• Attention to detail
• Innovative, Proactive, and action-oriented
• Negotiation 
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy (All Microsoft Packages)
• Conflict Management
• Planning and organization

Internship Music Compiler – Ukhozi FM

POSITION:                                      MUSIC COMPILER INTERN: UKHOZI FM

DIVISION:                                        RADIO 

REPORT LINE:                                PROGRAMME MANAGER: UKHOZI FM

SAP POSITION ID:                         60022114

SCALE CODE:                                  900

                                                                                                    CLOSING DATE : 06 MAY 2025

The main purpose of the position

The main purpose of this position is to provide support in managing the stations’ overall playlist through music selection and research. The intern will gain hands-on experience in ensuring the station maintains a high-quality sound that aligns with its strategic direction. This role aims to help retain and grow the station’s P1 audience while increasing listener engagement and 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 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.
• Knowledge of music trends, and industry players.
• Problem solving skills
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Research skills.
• Basic digital media skills
• Computer Literacy – MS Office
• Attention to details
• Language proficiency IsiZulu

Reporter (Western Cape)

Position:                    Reporter (Western Cape)

Reporting Line:         Assignment Editors

Division:                     News and Current Affairs

Scale Code:                402 ( Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

Position ID:                60019211

CLOSING DATE: 06 APRIL 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 (crime etc).
• Give informative and well-researched input to live Current Affairs programmes 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 discussions for broadcast, including cross-overs.
• Meet story deadlines.
• Keep abreast of news events / developments.
• Obtain broadcast quality sound using relevant recording equipment.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, the Press Code, including rulings, the SABC editorial policies, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
   
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
   

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF6 / 7)
• 5 years’ experience in general reporting of News
• Understanding of regulations and legislation impacting broadcasting
• Sound understanding of current trends in social, economic and political environment
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders at different levels
• Understanding of multi-media platforms
• 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 Radio News and Current Affairs production processes and systems
• Editorial and journalistic acumen
• Good, “sound” knowledge of and interest in TV and Radio broadcast developments, trends and technologies, including the media industry
• A valid Driver’s licence

Assistant Commissioning Editor: Education

POSITION:             Assistant Commissioning Editor: Education

DIVISION:               Video Entertainment

REPORT LINE:       Genre Manager: (Education & Children)

SCALE CODE:       403, Paterson C2, Peromnes 10

POSITION ID:         60019612

CLOSING DATE: 19 MARCH 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To be of assistance to the CE’s and to supervise, oversee weekly programme broadcasts to ensure high quality productions that comply with the SABC’s mandate to the Education Genre

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration
• Ensure completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements prior to broadcast
• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
• Receive administrative paperwork prior to broadcast and distribute to relevant parties
• Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business in order to grow and maximise sponsorship
• Keep abreast of upcoming and new programmes and schedule changes
• Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of all elements
•   Evaluate proposals and preview programmes prior to transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image
• Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes
• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
• Visit studio and locations
• Facilitates pitching sessions for short-listed producers
• Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs
• Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets
• Provide effective follow-up and after sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow up meetings.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct On-Air exposure execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Content Disciplines / Television Production / Media Studies or related Qualification (NQF 6)
• Two years of Television Production experience and/or Broadcasting Experience
• Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
• Project management
• Research analysis
• Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
• Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
• A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
• PC literacy is essential (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
• Possession of digital skills would be an added advantage

Senior Video Journalist (Western Cape)

Position:           SENIOR VIDEO JOURNALIST (WESTERN CAPE)

Position ID:       60019212

Scale code:       402 , Paterson C3, Peromnes 9

Reporting Line: Assignment Editor

CLOSING DATE: 05 May 2025

Main purpose of the position:

To deliver stories of the highest audiovisual quality in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and in fulfilment of public mandate obligations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation of the SABC News and Current Affairs operational plan for the unit.
• Support and coordinate live facilities for transmission and ensure smooth broadcasts when required.
• Edit stories as per assignment and ensure the highest quality output.
• Film, process and deliver visuals of highest editorial quality for broadcast and publishing.
• Process all raw and edited material for archiving in Auckland Park.
• Apply well-considered editorial discretion in the treatment of visuals for stories in line with the editorial governance framework.
• Brainstorm and discuss story angles with reporting journalists ahead of coverage
• Advise the reporting journalist on the most compelling visuals of the story.
• Edit packages for news/current affairs as required and in line with SABC editorial prescripts.
• Stay abreast of news developments.
• Ensure all copy and visuals adhere to the editorial codes of conduct and SABC specified standards.
• Deliver video content to digital news platforms as required.
• Research and explore new trends in video journalism, editorial and technical, to enhance output quality.
• Take good care of assigned assets for use in reporting such as the camera and ancillary equipment, ensuring it is always safe and secured.
• Use assigned resources efficiently and cost effectively.
• Immediately alert the editor/line manager to any damaged or broken equipment.
• Provide a scripted-to-visuals copy when necessary.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and TV news and current affairs style guide etc. 
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Minimise risk of loss or damage. 

Requirements:  

• National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree (NQF7) in journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent qualification with specific focus on videography.
• 8 years’ proven experience in a news gathering environment, 6 of which must be in video journalism.
• Field reporting experience would be an added advantage.
• Reasonable ability to script to visuals would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable off-site video-editing experience
• Understanding of different role players within broadcasting landscape.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of news and current Affairs production processes.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
• Creative thinking and ability to innovate.
• Excellent news judgement and editorial acumen.
• Excellent eyesight.
• Good photographic sense.
• Physical fitness to carry equipment and manage it.
• Ability to work under pressure, and irregular hours.
• Willingness to work on Outside Broadcasts (OBs) and Special Projects/Broadcasts.

Production Controller x2

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION:                 PRODUCTION CONTROLLER x2

DIVISION:                   VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT – OPERATIONS

REPORT LINE:          MANAGER – PRODUCTION CONTROL

POSITION ID:             60019712, 60019717

CLOSING: 01 MAY 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of the job is to evaluate SABC funded production budgets line by line against SABC pricing norms by considering specific needs of the production; and ensure optimal use of resources to achieve the intended outcome; and on-going monitoring of risk to reduce threats to project objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of the Production Management Strategy

• Implement the approved Production Management Strategy
• Maintaining cost within the operational Production Management budget
• Effective management of the productions within the Video Entertainment approved budget
• Finalisation of production budgets and closures of projects within the approved timelines
• Eliminate Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure and Irregular Expenditure on productions
• Ensure that production cashflow is aligned to the production schedule and Production Control deliverables
• Effective management of production control process to ensure that productions continue without disruption
• Review the Production Control Tariff List annually to ensure that rates are in line with the industry norms
• Negotiate volume deals with suppliers to achieve economies of scale in the allocated production budget
• Compile and deliver accurate and timeous monthly report and production progress report.
• Review the budget pack and ensure that it remains current
• Assess the underlying information presented by the producer to confirm the accuracy of the production’s financial status.
• Ensure that the production expenditures are accounted for and used economically, efficiently and solely for the purpose for which they are granted
• Monitor compliance with the provisions of the production agreement and promote sound, efficient and well managed productions
• Help prevent and detect fraudulent activities; and aid producers in establishing an ethical television industry
• Eliminate deliberate misstatement, misrepresentation and omission of financial reporting data that could affect the smooth operation and efficiency of the production
• Keep abreast of latest technology and production techniques to ensure effective production and use of available funds
• Ensure transparency of production processes by applying industry norms and keeping relevant parties informed
• Visit production offices and sets to ensure reconciliation between production processes and budgets
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance
• Oversee the management of production finance to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Report on operational risk and compliance profile as related to finance
• Adhere to finance policies and standard operating procedures
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance
• Oversee the production budget and mitigate possible risks to prevent financial loss
• Verify internal and external resource utilization
• Assist in the compilation of production benchmarks for all productions
• Report on production expenditure against budget per production
• Ensure that Performance Management Contract are completed and signed annually
• Ensure that Performance Management Contracts are reviewed quarterly
• Ensure that Personal Development Plans are completed annually

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma (NQF 7/ NQF6) in Film and Television Production/Communication / Financial / Cost Accounting/ Business Management or related equivalent qualifications.
• 7 years’ experience in the broadcasting production environment of which 2 years in Financial Management
• PFMA
• National Treasury Regulations
• Internal Auditing
• Business Plan
• Project management
• Finance

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