SABC Jobs – 29 September 2026

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

Brand Manager: News

BRAND MANAGER: SABC NEWS

REPORTING LINE: HEAD OF MARKETING: SABC NEWS

DIVISION: CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MARKETING

SCALE CODE: 300

POSITION ID: 60017574

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to Marketing Manager- SABC News: To develop, implement and evaluating

of SABC News 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 SABC News, and will work to ensure that the respective SABC News 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 News brand and PR strategy in line with the network strategy.

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COST MANAGEMENT

• In consultation with the SABC News platform, lead the development, execution and evaluation of a range of national platform campaigns.
• Develop an influencer management plan for the specific SABC News platform being overseen.
• Develop and implement strategic communication and marketing strategies (both internal and external) for key SABC News 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 News 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 SABC News 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 SABC News 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, 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

Click here to apply

Sectional Lead: Operations Management (KZN) 

Division:		Technology
Department:		Radio and Regional Technology
Job Title:		Sectional Lead: Operations Management (KZN)
Position ID:		60018287
Scale Code:		300 (Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)
Report Line:		Regional Manager: RRTO KZN

CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2026 (re-advertisement) 

Main purpose of Position: 

To manage and provide strategic direction to the Operations Team/s, to optimally facilitate the technical and operational requirements of Radio and TV broadcasting according to the requirements of internal and external clients. Effective and efficient planning, scheduling, coordination and utilization of facilities and resources to manage productions and operations and contribute to broadcast content.

Key Accountabilities:

• Complete knowledge of the broadcast chain to fully understand the customer requirement and provide expert sound technical and operational system solutions to serve the customer’s needs
• Complete and thorough understanding of all genres of broadcasting both for Television and Radio to provide an expert multi-skilled solution, e.g. Sport, Drama, SONA, Parliament Activations, Radio & TV Outside Broadcasts, Live & Production Studios, News, etc
• Create and maintain a positive relationship with all Divisions by understanding their operational requirements and providing expert system solutions that will meet all diverse requirements.
• Document, investigate, and provide expert solutions to customer queries and complaints within agreed turnaround time.
• Implement Performance Management as per organizational policy and procedures
• Engage with staff to address performance shortfalls and engage with organizational units to address training shortfalls
• Disseminate information and ensure all staff remain informed at all times of organizational and divisional matters
• Expertly maintain a positive relationship with all suppliers to protect the interests of all internal clients as well as be informed of future technology advancements.
• Regular customer engagements to understand current and future-based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of their environment
• Setting standards/criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/systems in compliance with industry standards Setting standards/ criteria for performance and monitoring quality of work/ systems in compliance with standards
• Expert in knowledge base and understanding of all HR policies & procedures, e.g. Employment Equity, Labour Relations, Code of Conduct, etc to promote healthy people management practices
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at an expert level and provide understandable and sequential documentation of procedures to be followed by stakeholders
• Cost estimations, controlling costs and budget inputs to demonstrate sufficient financial knowledge and skills to assist management with costs and budgets
• Advanced level of operational knowledge & understanding of discipline e.g. equipment & facilities in broadcast environment, operating systems, first line maintenance, etc.
• Execution of all genres of broadcasting especially with dramas, documentaries, sport broadcasts, live broadcasts, orchestra recordings, live front of house, music production, production of documentaries, news in the field support, government activations, Radio and TV activations with clients, etc.
• Setting up, monitoring and managing outside broadcast infrastructure to ensure adherence to technical and safety specifications, maximum utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast
• Quality control and monitoring of productions (internal and external) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensuring quality productions
• Assisting and monitoring with rigging and de-rigging cables and equipment, ensuring the efficient and effective setting up and dismantling of the complete infrastructure and its safe return to the SABC base.
• Managing specialised skills within the team to leverage alternative revenue streams as and when required
• Expert problem-solving principles to resolve a fault within a reasonable time in a facility system during production, showing the understanding of the system, e.g. transmission problems, configuration, etc.
• Read, analyse, identify and understand technical circuit drawings and component functionality. 

Key Performance Skills

• Expert understanding of broadcast standards and best practice. 
• Expert to Advanced Knowledge and understanding of current operating systems, configurations and security requirements.
• Expert Knowledge and understanding of IT Security policies and procedures.
• Expert knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats. 
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of circuit diagrams and electronic components.
• Expert understanding of broadcast operations.
• Expert understanding of Financial Management.
• Expert Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning.

Minimum Requirements:

• Sound Engineering Certificate (3 years) or a Diploma NQF Level 6
• Or Film/Video Technology/Production Course/Relevant Qualifications
• Specialised courses (RAB), Management Diploma/Relevant Management Certificate
• Code 10 with PDP
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a broadcast environment, minimum of 4 years as Principal Operator with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post-production environment

Click here to apply

Operations Manager: Sport

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION: Manager Sport Operations Development

DIVISION: Sport – Group Services

REPORT LINE: Head – Sport

SCALE CODE: 300  ( Peromnes7, Paterson D1)

POSITION ID: 60019627

CLOSING DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide SABC radio and TV Sport productions with efficient logistical support services in order to ensure cost-effectiveness of operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL PLAN

• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business unit strategy.
• Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the business plans.
• Develop operational standards and ensure the attainability & sustainability.
• Develop services level agreement and monitor implementation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Communicate sports venues and activities in order to co-determine annual plans in accordance with requirements.
• Respond to dynamics and changes within the sports environment and adjust logistical plans accordingly.
• Manage and control Programme operations budgets and encourage cost containment.
• Inform Finance and Sales & Marketing of events and costs and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Effective utilization resources to meet the SABC sport requirements
• Initiate the draft for legal contracts
• Manage the independent contractors.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually).

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Determine the budget and monitor the implementation in according with policies.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Identify, monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Develop SOP for the business unit and monitor implementation thereof.
• Provide inputs on the development of the policies.
• Development and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Comply with relevant legislations and policies.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework.
• Implement internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with sports bodies to ensure efficient and effective logistics and facilities provisions for production purposes.
• Provide stakeholders with sports menu and information, for the purpose of determining coverage of events.
• Communication timeous with internal and external stakeholder on changes of sport events.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Adequate staff for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 6 Years Sport broadcasting experience of which 3 finance operations.
• 2 years’ experience in broadcasting on Managerial/Supervisor level
• Knowledge of Business planning
• Project management
• Understanding Legal concepts and negotiations
• Understanding of different sporting code and legislations.
• Budget management
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Financial accounting standards
• Understanding of technology trends
• Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications