Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Graduates to join our Operations team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide Graduates with an opportunity to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide administrative support to the department to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC’s objectives.
About the Team
Group Strategy Team is responsible for strategy development across the SABC to ensure alignment across Divisions, and alignment with overall SABC strategic direction and turnaround strategy.
- Career Opportunities: Group Strategy Intern (12817)
Requisition ID: 12817
GCEO & Regions – Corporate Strategy – GP – Auckland Park
Due Date: 20 April 2025
Position: Internship Group Strategy
Report Line: Head Group Strategy
Division: Group Strategy
Position ID: 60023378
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining relevant models and analytical tools including but not limited to databases and forecasting models.
- Assist the demand estimation and forecasting function through direct interaction with primary and secondary research suppliers and sources, as well as own analyses and interpretation.
- Contribute to various reports with own original analyses and write-ups.
- Prepare draft presentation materials to effectively communicate trends in data (drawing conclusions), and potential investment opportunities.
- Perform other quantitative and qualitative data sourcing and analysis, as needed, in support of Strategy Development projects and ad-hoc requests.
- Manage an appropriate archiving system for outputs.
- Help to optimise how we produce and update materials to disseminate latest findings and conclusions arising from analyses.
- Assist in projects aimed at improving our forecasting.
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- National Diploma or Degree in Commerce, Decision Science, Business Management,(NQF6/7)
Knowledge
- Able to handle confidential information
- Proactive person with above average initiative
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SAP, E-mail & Internet) with above average competence in presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- High level planning and organising skills
- Detail orientated with strong focus on accuracy.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship IT Audit x1 (12819)
Requisition ID: 12819
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Position: IT Audit Inter X1
Report Line: Senior Specialist: IT Audit
Division: Group Internal Audit
Position ID: 60023387
Due Date: 20 APRIL 2025
About the Team
The IT Audit Team provide support to management in managing a portfolio of information systems audits in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources in accordance with related standards and regulation.
Responsibilities:
- Plan scope, objectives and identify benchmarks to be utilised.
- Assess the business and fraud risks.
- Compile the project audit plan.
- Conduct a walk through process with relevant role players.
- Executes tests inclusive of policies, procedure, standards and specifications in accordance with best practices.
- Execute audits through to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls Develop audit test to safeguard assets.
- Initiate audits order to according business requirements and approved annual audit plan.
- Prepare audits reports inclusive of, audit findings, business risks and recommendations for review by Specialist.
- Ensure audit reports are accepted and recommendations are implemented within the specified reasonable time.
- Communicate audit results to all stakeholders.
- Submit the audit report for reviewing, issuing and archiving.
- Conduct audits within the stipulated time, scope and budget.
- Conduct continuous monitoring using CAAT’s.
- Plan and execute data analysis using ACL tool
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- BCOM, Auditing, Computer Science or Information Systems/Informatics (NQF7).
Knowledge
- knowledge of informatics audits
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders at different levels
- Understanding of information management systems
- Stay up to date with current auditing requirements
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Company Secretary (12818)
Requisition ID: 12818
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Position: Internship Company Secretary
Report Line: Company Secretary
Division: Company Secretary
Position ID: 60023379
Due Date: 20 APRIL 2025
About the Team
Company Secretariat Team is responsible for ensuring that all Board Decisions and activities are aligned with the prescribed SABC’s statutory and governance obligations and provide Secretariat service to the Board, Board Committee and the Group Executive and other governance forums of the SABC.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in ensuring a high standard of corporate governance •
- Assisting in conducting board and committee meetings,
- Assisting in Post and pre-meeting documentation,
- Ensuring necessary filing,
- Monitoring compliances,
- Record-keeping
- Provide relevant corporate secretarial support under various jurisdictions.
- Assisting in drafting minutes and drafting resolutions
- Assisting in organizing and preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and shareholder meetings
- Compile Legal and Company Secretarial reports
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
National Diploma or Degree in:
- Corporate Governance, paralegal and or LLB or relevant qualification(NQF6/7)
Knowledge
- Able to handle confidential information
- Proactive person with above average initiative
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
- Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SAP, E-mail & Internet) with above average competence in presentation software (MS PowerPoint)
- Thorough knowledge of office administration
- High level planning and organising skills
- Detail orientated with strong focus on accuracy.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Corporate Affairs and Marketing x3 (12816)
Requisition ID: 12816
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Position: Corporate Affairs and Marketing Intern X3
Report Line: Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing
Division: Corporate Affairs and Marketing
Position ID: 60023380,60023381,60023382
Due Date: 20 APRIL 2025
About the Team
The Corporate Affairs and Marketing Team drive awareness, acquisition, and retention thorough the launch of multifunctional go-to brand marketing strategies for promotion of the brand/business within the respective markets. Provide an effective and efficient support service to the Foundation Department, the Division as well as to external stakeholders and customers in compliance with standard operating procedures, policies and legislation
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of the Internal Communications strategy.
- Implement the Internal Communications operational plan.
- Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business units’ internal strategies.
- Ensures that all events are well co-ordinated and managed.
- Ensures that there is a monitoring and evaluation system.
- Enhances SABC’s image in its various communities through Corporate Citizenship
- Ensure that SABC CSI efforts attract media attention as a unique and innovative corporate citizen
- Travel booking
- Organising Conferences
- Minute taking
- Coordinate meetings
- Accurately arrange meetings on behalf of the Head: Region
- Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation
- Effective management of the office environment to ensure that everything is in working order
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
National Diploma or Degree in:
- Marketing /Communication/ Business Administration/Psychology or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7).
Knowledge
- Excellent writing skills
- Internal Comms software e.g yammer
- PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
- Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; and ability to expand relationships.
- Strong service-orientation, result driven and proactive.
- Excellent in both English and one other official language.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office.
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Reporters
Main purpose of position:
To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.
Key accountabilities:
- Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
- Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
- Research, investigate and break stories.
- Maintain special focus areas (e.g. crime).
- Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
- Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
- Set up and record interviews.
- Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
- Keep abreast of news events / developments.
- Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
- Career Opportunities: Internship: Reporter (Mpumalanga) (12744)
Requisition ID: 12744
Placement: MP – Nelspruit
Position title: Reporter (proficiency in Swati & English)
Provinces: Mpumalanga newsroom (Mbombela)
Division: News gathering
Position id: 60023424
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Requirements:
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Journalism, Media Studies, or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Reporter/Producer: North West (12745)
Requisition ID: 12745
Placement: NW – Mmabatho
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Position Title: Reporter/Producer
Division: News and Current Affairs
Position ID: 60023425
Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 diploma in Journalism or Media studies or relevant studies
- Proficiency in the broadcast language (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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- Career Opportunities: Intern News Reporter ( Limpopo) (12739)
Requisition ID: 12739
Placement: Polokwane
Position title: News reporter
(Tshivenda or Xitsonga or Sepedi multimedia / mojo reporters, both with English proficiency)
Provinces: Limpopo Polokwane
Division: News and Current affairs
Position id: 60022683
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Requirements:
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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Journalist
Key Accountabilities:
- Deliver audio-visuals of the highest editorial quality for broadcast, publishing and posting
- Brainstorm and discuss story angles and treatment with editors and reporters ahead of coverage
- Advise reporters and editorial team on the most compelling audio-visuals of the story
- Video edit stories and packages for News and Current Affairs
- Set up and coordinate facilities for live broadcasts
- Ensure that all audio-visuals and overall output adhere to prescribed editorial principles and SABC News and Current Affairs quality standards
- Deliver audio-visual content to SABC News and Current Affairs digital platforms
- Minimise risk of loss or damage to property and equipment
- Take excellent care of assigned assets for use in reporting, such as the camera and ancillary equipment, ensuring they are always secure
- Use assigned resources appropriately and efficiently
- Immediately alert the provincial and / or assignment editors to any damaged or broken equipment
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal delivery of News and Current Affairs objectives
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council Codes of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies and applicable News and Current Affairs style guide
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Career Opportunities: Internship: Video Journalist (Western Cape) (12808)
Requisition ID: 12808
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Due Date: 17 APRIL 2025
Position Title: Video Journalist Internship (Western Cape)
Position ID: 60023429
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
Division: News and Current Affairs
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.
Requirements:
- National Diploma (NQF6) in Video Technology, Media Studies, or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent news judgement and news awareness.
- Excellent photographic sense and a sharp eye for detail.
- Physical fitness to carry equipment and manage it.
- Ability to work under pressure, and irregular hours.
- Computer literacy is essential.
- Excellent eyesight
- Driver’s licence will be an advantage
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- Career Opportunities: Video Journalist Intern
Requisition ID: 12751
Placement: KZN – Durban
Position: Internship: Video Journalist
Division: News and Current Affairs
Scale Code: 900
Position ID: 60023427
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
The Main Purpose of the Internship:
To assist in capturing, producing, and editing audiovisual content that aligns with SABC News and Current Affairs Editorial Objectives. Under supervision, the intern will support the creation of high-quality video journalism by researching, filming, and editing news and current affairs stories while gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, technical production, and newsroom operations in fulfilment of SABC’s public mandate.
Requirements:
- National Diploma / Degree in Film and TV Production, or relevant studies (NQF 6 / 7)
- Understand current media trends and developments and use/engage in multimedia platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
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- Career Opportunities: Internship: Video Journalist North West (12746)
Requisition ID: 12746
Placement: NW – Mmabatho
Position Title: Internship Video Journalist
Division: News and Current Affairs
Position ID: 60023426
Due Date: 16 APRIL 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.
Requirements:
National Diploma / Degree (NQF6/7) in:
- Journalism, Media Study, Videography, or equivalent qualifications.
- Willingness to work on Outside Broadcasts (OBs) and special broadcasts
- Good photographic sense and a sharp eye for detail.
- Physical fitness to carry equipment and manage it.
- Ability to work under pressure, and irregular hours.
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Technician
- Career Opportunities: Internship Technician X5
Requisition ID: 12814
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Position: Technician Interns X5
Report Line: Head: TV Media and OB Technology
Division: Technology
Due Date: 17 APRIL 2025
The applicant will also have to pass the Fitness for Work Assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations, resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities and equipment in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology
Responsibilities:
Project Implementation
- Assisting Capex Project Manager with project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
Systems Support and Maintenance
- Contribute to design specifications
- Upgrading, installing and maintaining systems hardware & software
- Correct configuration & testing of Broadcasting Equipment to reduce technical faults on air
- Involvement in Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities
- Trouble shooting and emergency procedures to ensure maximum on air time
- Successful transmission of broadcast signals
- Equipment functionality as per user requirement Project Implementation
- Rig, set up and operate specialized broadcast equipment
- Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. fault reports,
- In time and appropriate response to fault reports in accordance with relevant SABC procedure
- Live monitoring of picture quality and immediate remote adjustment of settings in accordance with broadcast standards and artistic interpretations
- Technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime and improve service quality
- Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
- Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
- Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems
- Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks
- Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule
- Backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity
- Ongoing review and update of all technical documentation
- Reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables
- Support (when required) all Media Technology infrastructure and Radio Facilities in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast
Governance and Operational Compliance
- Report and escalate risk findings
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
- Compliance with OEM software licenses
- SOP application to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
- Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan
Asset Management
- Assist with annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
- Asset management and tracking
Maintained Customer Relations
- Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
- Provide basic technical assistance & guidance to customers/users
- Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
- Internal client engagement regarding technical compliance
- Participation in OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs
Managed Individual
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in:
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
Knowledge
- Knowledge & understanding Radio Communication and IP Broadcast.
- Knowledge & understanding of circuit diagrams, flow diagrams and file formats
- Knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats
- Knowledge & understanding of broadcast standards and application of good broadcast principles.
- Some understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting production environment
- Understanding of TV operations systems, workflows & processes
- Interpret and use the digital and analogue test instruments
- Preparing equipment and controlling & monitoring quality during productions
- Knowledge and skills pertaining to different kind of productions.
- Obtaining, setting up, testing and operating broadcast equipment.
- Controlling and operating technical broadcast equipment.
- Technical/Operational administration e.g. fault reports
- Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components
- Ability to perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
- Upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software
- Performing Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities
- An understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats.
- Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
- Proficient in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
- Knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains
- Ability to perform, implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
- Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
- Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide technical support,
- Knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing
- Understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)
- Understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Technician WC X2
Requisition ID: 12694
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Position: Technician Internship WC x2
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
- Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
- Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs.
- Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA percentage
- Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of ‘on air’ systems)
- Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
- Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure no technical on-air faults.
- Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
- Follow up reported faults.
- Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
- Report and escalate risks
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Driver’s License advantageous.
Knowledge
- IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
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- Career Opportunities: Technician Intern: Mpumalanga
Requisition ID: 12700
Placement: MP – Nelspruit
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Position: Technician Intern: Mpumalanga
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Duties and Responsibilities
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Driver’s License advantageous.
Knowledge
- IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
- IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Technician Eastern Cape x2
Requisition ID: 12682
Placement: EC – Port Elizabeth
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Position: Technician Intern Eastern Cape x2
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Driver’s License advantageous.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Technician North West x2
Requisition ID: 12686
Placement: NW – Mmabatho
Position: Technician (Intern x2)
Reporting line: Sectional lead (Technical operations)
Division: Technology / RRTO
Due Date: 16 April 2025
Inherent / Minimum Requirements
- 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
- BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
- Driver’s License advantageous.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Reporter (Western Cape Parliament) (12811)
Requisition ID: 12811
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Position: Reporter Internship (Western Cape, Parliament)
Division: News and Current Affairs
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
Position ID: 60023419
Due Date: 17 APRIL 2025
Requirements:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6 / 7)
- Proficiency in the advertised indigenous broadcast language and English (read, write, and speak)
- Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders
- Driver’s licence will be an advantage
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- Career Opportunities: Bulletin Writer/Reader Internship
Requisition ID: 12809
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Position: Bulletin Writer/ Reader
Department: News & Current Affairs
Position id: 60023413
Due Date: 17 April 2025
Main purpose of the position:
To enable the delivery of incisive public service Afrikaans and English News content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
Key Accountabilities:
- Script English and Afrikaans news content as assigned.
- Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair.
- Adhere to designated English and Afrikaans language requirements.
- Ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
- Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
- Conduct field, archival and other research.
- Conduct interviews and Q&As in English and Afrikaans when required.
- Use multi-media platforms to promote Afrikaans news content and ensure adherence to digital media guidelines.
- Write/script, voice, and package stories as required in English Afrikaans.
- Deliver news bulletin within set duration.
- Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
- Engage professionally with the audiences to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity.
- Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, broadcasting, and applicable legislation, ICASA regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC Editorial Policies and appropriate news and current affairs style guide etc.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Requirements:
- National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or equivalent qualifications NQF6/7
- Proficiency in English and Afrikaans: (read, write and speak)
- .Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally.
- Good general knowledge
- Computer literacy
- Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders.
- Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalist tool
- Driver’s licence will be an advantage
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Technician operator
- Career Opportunities: Technical Operator Intern
Requisition ID: 12724 –
Placement: KZN – Durban
Division: Technology
Department: Radio and Regional Technology
Position: Technical Operator
Position id: 60023361
Scale code: 900
Reporting line: Sectional Lead: Operations Management
Due Date: 16 April 2025
Main Purpose of Position
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment
Key Accountabilities
- Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
- Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports
- Adhere to service delivery standards
- Execute operational production requirements
- Operate facility equipment
- Mic placements as per SOP
- Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
- Assist in recordings in accordance to customer requirements and broadcast standards
- Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards
- Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
- Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
- Record distributions in line with archiving best practice
- Setup mix-minus
- Operating digital playout systems
- Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary)
- On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
- Report and escalate risk findings
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
- Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users
- Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6)
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- Career Opportunities: Technical Operator Intern: Mpumalanga
Requisition ID: 12701
Placement: MP – Nelspruit
Position: Technical Operator Intern: Mpumalanga
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Execute operational production requirements.
- Assist in operating facility equipment.
- Mic placements as per SOP.
- Assist to record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
- Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
- Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
- Assist in monitoring for schedule changes as per customer request.
- Assist in monitorig sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
- Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
- Setup mix-minus.
- Operating digital playout systems.
- Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
- On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
- Report and escalate risk findings.
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
Knowledge
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship: Technical Operator x3 GP
Requisition ID: 12692
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Position: Internship Technical Operator X 3
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 April
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above).
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
Knowledge
- Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship: Technical Operator Eastern Cape X1 (12678)
Requisition ID: 12678
Placement: Eastern Cape Region – EC – Port Elizabeth
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Position: Technical Operator Intern X 1
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship: Technical Operator Bloemfontein x1 (12688)
Requisition ID: 12688
Placement: FS – Bloemfontein
Position: Internship Technical Operator x 1 Bloemfontein
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 April 2025
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Technical Operator WC x2 (12695)
Requisition ID: 12695
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Position: Internship Technical Operator WC x2
Report Line: Sectional Lead: Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 APRIL 2025
Inherent/Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
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- Career Opportunities: Internship Technical Operator
Requisition ID 12685
Placement: NW – Mmabatho
Position: Technical Operator (Intern x1)
Report line: sectional lead: Technical Operations
Division: Technology/ RRTO
Due Date: 16 April 2025
Inherent / Minimum Requirements
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License will be advantageous.
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