To enable the delivery of incisive public service Afrikaans and English News content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate.
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 three Sales Assistant Graduates to join our Sales team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal 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 support to the Sales Division to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives or programmes that meet SABC’s objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their National Diploma in Office administration and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.
About the team
To provide a support service to the total Sales & Marketing function by working closely with the Provincial Sales Manager and Account Executives in order to assist with the maximization of revenue.
- Bulletin Writer/Reader Internship (Western Cape)
Requisition ID: 12809
Placement: WC – Cape Town
Department: News & Current Affairs
Position ID: 60023413
Due Date: 19 may 2025
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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- Sales Assistant Internship
Requisition ID: 12860
Placement: GP – Auckland Park
Division: Sales
Position ID: 60022258: 60022262: 60022263
Reporting Line: Provincial Sales Manager
Due Date: 19 May 2025
Key accountabilities
- Building and maintaining a network internally and externally to ensure prompt and efficient delivery.
- Answer telephone calls and assist customers.
- Direct sales leads to appropriate member of sales team.
- Liaise with clients – deal with client enquiries, purchase orders, SBD / Vendor forms.
- Respond to emails and other forms of correspondence.
- Follow-up on material and fighting instructions
- Promote and sell products and services.
- Explain promotional offers.
- Liaise with all internal stakeholders/departments for sales and after sales.
- Assist with Trade Marketing Initiatives when applicable.
- Update and maintain client database.
- Accurate storage and quick retrieval of information and documentation.
- Ensure all client information is correct in conjunction with the Account Executive.
- SAP Purchase Requisitions and Service Entry Sheets.
- Travel arrangements on SAP for all staff (Flights, accommodation, car hire)
- Ordering of stationery for the whole department via SAP.
- Handle all queries and complaints and escalate.
- Answer questions about platforms and services rendered.
- Obtain and listen to audio/visuals and send to Account Executives by all Sales Assistant across all Provinces.
- Collect data from various key internal business stakeholders and complete quarterly sales meeting data templates and presentations.
- Track sales expenses.
- Retrieve figures for sales reports input.
- Retrieval of daily and weekly tracking of bookings
- (Internal Sales Role).
- Prepare deals management documentation and obtain required signatures i.e. term sheets.
- Arrange and organize meetings, workshops, events, conferences etc.
- Pre-plan quarterly reviews appointments both internal and external.
- Minutes taking and distribution weekly staff meetings.
- Filing, Scanning & E-mail.
- Management of Department’s budget i.e. moving of funds for travel, stationery and refreshments.
- Liaise with procurement.
- Manage teams’ diaries.
Inherent Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Marketing / Communications / Sale or relevant tertiary qualification
- Computer literacy (Ms Office)
- Demonstrate understanding of governance prescripts.
- Demonstrate communication skills (verbal and written)
- Passion for broadcasting and media
- Customer Service orientated
- Establish and maintain relationships
- Quality orientated with attention to detail
- Problem solving ability
- Proactive and action-orientated
- Numerate
- Demonstrate planning and organizing Skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to multi-task
- Listening skills
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