SABC Jobs – 07 October 2026

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Bulletin Editor: SABC News Channel

POSITION: BULLETIN EDITOR –SABC NEWS CHANNEL

POSITION ID: 60019430

SCALE CODE: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)

LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG (AUCKLAND PARK)

REPORTING LINE: EDITOR-SABC NEWS CHANNEL

CLOSING DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

To lead, guide and provide editorial direction to the production team to deliver compelling and incisive news programmes in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Lead the team in identifying and selecting stories, compose rundowns in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public mandate.
• Lead effective and creative brainstorming sessions to determine content breadth and quality.
• Working within tight deadlines, identify news stories appropriate for target audiences.
• Manage and direct staff in the writing and timeous processing of news stories. 
• Ensure the overall quality and accuracy of news content, language context, style, and tone.
• Ensure compliance with SABC News’ ethical, editorial and production standards.
• Optimise news impact with illustrative, audio-visual, and appropriately contextualised script.
• Advise on the best stories to lead and anchor news bulletins, and update stories as new information becomes available.
• Keep up to date with news reporters in the field or at base and brief team on latest news developments.
• Ensure balance in the stories to be featured in the news bulletins and address gaps as soon as it is possible to do so.
• Supervise the performance of the team and give constructive feedback on stories delivered.
• Continually communicate with relevant news editors to find further newsworthy angles.
• Liaise with technical support regarding the specific delivery of news items.
• Assist news presenters with accurate news reading delivery and pronunciations.
• Submit daily production reports to the line manager and indicate problems requiring attention.
• Together with the line manager, process leave applications and check impact on rosters.
• Generate a monthly roster for the desk and ensure adequate staffing.
• Communicate with platforms on structural changes, changes in time slots, 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 editorial policy.
• Be alert to any content that may require audience warnings and disclaimers and ensure that these are reflected prominently prior to airing the stories.
• Assign team writing and productions responsibilities as required.
• Adhere to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes.
• Provide input in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Support effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies or equivalent qualification. NQF6/7
• 6 years’ proven experience in editorial and writing environment, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Mother-tongue proficiency and exceptional writing skills in the designated language (English) 
• Understanding of all regulations, legislation and policies impacting broadcasting.
• Knowledge and understanding of television news production processes.
• Exceptional editorial and journalistic acumen.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform outstandingly to tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.

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Account Executive Business Development: Radio X 5

South African Broadcasting Corporation

CLOSING DATE: 11 OCTOBER 2026

JOB INFORMATION SUMMARY

JOB PROFILE

Job Title:

Account Executive Business Development: Radio

Division:

Sales

Department:

Radio Sales

Busniess Unit:

Sales

Scale code:

402 (Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

SAP Position ID:

TBC

Position Reports to:

National Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager Radio

Location

Provincial / National Office (Gauteng)

Job Family

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The core function of this role is to sell integrated solutions within the SABC eco-system. The role primarily consists of managing and overseeing a portfolio of advertiser’s accounts and agencies. Accountability includes but not limited to being a liaison for clients and ensuring customer satisfaction by proactively addressing clients’ needs and facilitating the entire sale process. The role also entails growing new client bases and contributing to an increase in current sales levels to ensure achievement of revenue targets.

MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

WEIGHT

MAXIMIZE REVENUE POTENTIAL ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS

Portfolio and Deal Management: Oversee a portfolio of MEDIUM VALUE AGENCY accounts, including deal negotiation, commitment tracking, volume discount management, fiscal spend growth, performance reviews, and reconciliations
Lead negotiations for new business IN BOTH ALLOCATED AGENCY AND SMALL-TO-MEDIUM DIRECT CLIENTS.
Handle operations across multiple agencies and direct clients to ensure revenue targets are met.
Develop tailor-made sales opportunities and deals.
Track and Manage Commitments and manage deals
Prepare and negotiate all sales deals including renewals and renegotiations within the parameters of the governance prescripts.
Offer a 360-degree solution across all platforms to address client’s needs.
Package and sell sponsorable programmes on respective platforms.
Develop innovative sponsorship opportunities.
Educate client on all organisational platforms on a regular basis.
30%

MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Facilitate and understand analysis of competitive market in order to identify revenue opportunities.
Conduct need analyses of all client’s in portfolio in order to understand needs, identify opportunities.
Action a client brief and produce relevant media solutions not limited to a specific platform.
Source and evaluate lost /dropped business to determine reasons in order to re-establish business.
20%

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of own platforms.
Liaise with Product Managers regarding potential sponsorships opportunities within programmes.
Accurate and consistent usage of all sales management systems e.g. CRM & SAP to manage the sales processes end to end.
Compile the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations.
Planning and Optimisation for clients upon request on available industry related planning and buying tools.
Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client monthly with regards to tracking of commitments.

35%

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Update clients through proposals and presentations regarding opportunities.
Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines.
Compile all Submissions and Term Sheets within respective portfolios as well as manage the long form contract process.
Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly.
Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting.
Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within an agreed time frame directed by senior management.
Prepare the Deal Evaluation, business case and secure approval.
15%

TOTAL PERCENTAGE

100%

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

A relevant tertiary qualification (degree or diploma) at NQF Level 6 or above; and/or

Additional accredited courses or certifications in Media, Digital Marketing, Sales, or other related fields at a minimum of NQF Level 5.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 6+ qualifications.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant front-line sales specialist / sales management / account management experience within the Media | Marketing | Advertising environment, for NQF Level 5 qualification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge and experience in integrated / digital sales solutions would be advantageous.
Understanding of broadcasting policies
Understanding of the organisational brands
Knowledge of industry systems
Problem solving
Conflict Management
Planning and organisation
Work under pressure and multi-task
Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook
Excellent administrative skills
Conceptualization skills
Negotiation skills
Presentation skills
Excellent time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
ATTRIBUTES

Exceptional communication skills
High energy levels
Strong initiative and drive (positive and self-motivated)
Willingness to take calculated risks.
Adaptable/multi-task
Strategic in thinking and outlook
Resilient
Exercises sound judgement – particularly under pressure
Unwavering in the pursuit of goals – but is aware of risks, monitors progress and is not afraid to change course when needed.
Approachable and accessible
Successful at building and maintaining relationships, internally and externally.
Commitment to support and execute overarching business strategy.
Innovative and proactive
Responsible and reliable
Team Player

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Producer / Presenter: Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Johannesburg, Gauteng)

POSITION:                   Producer / Presenter: Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Johannesburg, Gauteng)

DIVISION:                    News and Current Affairs

REPORT LINE:             Executive Producer: Current Affairs

SCALE CODE:             402 ( Peromnes 9 , Paterson C3)

POSITION ID:               60019263

READVERTISEMENT

CLOSING DATE: 08  OCTOBER 2026

Main Purpose of the Position:

To produce and present Afrikaans 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 Afrikaans 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 Afrikaans 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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Control Room Operator

POSITION: OPERATOR: CONTROL ROOM

DIVISION: GROUP RISK AND GOVERNANCE

REPORT LINE: SUPERVISOR: CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

SAP POSITION ID: 60014481

SCALE CODE: 405 ( Peromnes 10, Paterson C2)

CLOSING DATE: 07 OCTOBER 2026

Main Purpose

Key Accountabilities

OPERATE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION TO MONITOR THE EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT

• Continuously observe the CCTV monitors
• Monitor and Control the Access to restricted and Closed areas
• Monitor the access to the parking are
• Watch the video monitors to ensure authorised people enter the building.
•  Communicate with various security officers to ensure the safety of staff in the
  building.
• Notify the security officers of unauthorised access to premises.
   
   MONITOR THE FIRE ALARM AND INTRUSION SYSTEM
• Inform the security officers to inspect the incident observed on the system
• Communicate incident with the emergency services as per SABC¡¦s policies and
  procedures
• Observe and report fire alarm to patrol security officials
• Observe and report intrusion system alarms to patrol security officials

 MONITOR AND REPORT ANY IRREGULARITY

• Monitor close circuit television and report irregularities to the Control Room
  Supervisor
• Restrict and report unauthorized access into the control room
• Screening suspicious intruders and report it to the Control Room Supervisor
• Screening of suspicious looking parcels report it to the Control Room Supervisor
  
  GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING
• Control and use security keys or any equipment assigned
• Record all instructions received in the occurrence book as well as all incidents in
  the incident register
• Do proper handover of status of the Control Room to the next shift
• Record and refer all video footage playback requests to the Control Room
  Supervisor
• Record and report equipment failure or malfunction equipment to the Control
  Room Supervisor

Requirements

•  Grade 12 Matric.
• 3 years’ experience/security background
• NKP certificate
• PSIRA Grade C

Knowledge

• Understanding CCTV procedures
• Understanding of privacy laws
• Participating in performance management reports
• Good Communication (verbal and written)
• Creative and Imagination
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving

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