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Politieke Joernalis (Kaapstad, Johannesburg, Pretoria)

  • Cape Town
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Media
  • Reference: 160157

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Media24

Netwerk24 is op soek na ’n puik politieke joernalis om vanuit Kaapstad, Johannesburg of Pretoria verslag te doen. Die betrokke verslaggewer moet daartoe in staat wees om stories te kan ontgin, na te vors en daaroor verslag te kan doen. Die joernalis moet verkieslik reeds ’n kontaknetwerk binne politieke partye, die regering en staatsektore hê. Die geskikte kandidaat sal die vermoë hê om die storie agter die storie te gaan haal en met unieke inligting vorendag te kom wat nie elders beskikbaar is nie. Die verslaggewer moet ’n puik aanvoeling vir digitale joernalistiek hê, en video’s en foto’s kan neem. Die geskikte kandidaat sal blitsig kan skryf en onder druk kan werk. Die persoon moet ook bereid wees om soms ongereelde ure, naweke, vakansiedae en oortyd te werk.

Netwerk24 is looking for an excellent political journalist to work from Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria. The reporter in question must be able to uncover stories, do research, and report on it. The journalist must already have an extensive network of contacts within political parties, the government, and state sectors. The suitable candidate will have the ability to uncover the story behind the story and come up with unique information that is not available elsewhere. The reporter must have an excellent sense of digital journalism and be able to take videos and photos. The suitable candidate will be able to write quickly and work under pressure. The person must also be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime occasionally.

Pligte

  • Identifiseer politieke berigte.
  • Doen verslag oor politieke gebeure.
  • Doen verslag oor brekende nuus en skryf diepteartikels.
  • Hou 'n netwerk van kontakte in stand. 

Job Outputs 

  • Identify political stories.
  • Report on the happenings in politics
  • Report breaking news and write in-depth articles.
  • Maintain a contact network.

Vaardighede en bevoegdhede

  • Die vermoë om met gemak in 'n digitale, multiplatform-omgewing te werk met vaardighede wat die neem van foto's en video’s insluit.
  • Uitstekende taal- en skryfvaardighede in Afrikaans.
  • Diepte-insig in die Suid-Afrikaanse politieke landskap
  • ’n Sterk nuussin.

Skills and Competencies

  • The ability to work comfortably in a digital, multi-platform environment, with skills in photography and videography.
  • Excellent Afrikaans language and writing skills.
  • In depth undestanding of the South African political landscape.
  • Strong news sense.

Kwalifikasies en ondervinding

  • ’n Toepaslike tersiêre kwalifikasie.
  • ’n Geldige rybewys.
  • Ten minste 3 jaar ervaring as ’n verslaggewer.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A relevant tertiary qualification.
  • A valid driver's licence.
  • At least 3 years’ experience as a reporter.

Sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke: 6 Desember 2025
Closing Date: 6 December 2025

 Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

 Ingevolge Media24 se diensbillikheidsbeleid sal aan geskikte kandidate uit die aangewese groepe voorkeur gegee word.


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About Media24

Media24 is a leading media company in Africa with interests in newspapers, magazines, digital publishing, printing, distribution, book publishing, online services and ecommerce. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms.

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