- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Media
- Reference: 13209
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS POSITION: BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Audio / Radio & Ndebele) LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG DIVISION: NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS REPORTING LINE: BULLETIN EDITOR SCALE CODE: 402 POSITION ID: 60019159 CLOSING DATE: 02 FEBRUARY 2026 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To deliver incisive Ndebele public service Audio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Write and read (present) Ndebele Audio News content, as assigned.
* Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
* Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
* Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
* Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
* Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
* Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
* Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
* Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
* Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital news / media guidelines.
* Support team members and colleagues.
* Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
* Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). REQUIREMENTS:
* Proficient and fluent in Ndebele (read, write, speak and translate)
* National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
* 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
* Excellent news sense and attention to detail
* Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
* Good and clear broadcast voice
* Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
* Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
* Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
* Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
* Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
* Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
* Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments
* Write and read (present) Ndebele Audio News content, as assigned.
* Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
* Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
* Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
* Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
* Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
* Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
* Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
* Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
* Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital news / media guidelines.
* Support team members and colleagues.
* Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
* Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). REQUIREMENTS:
* Proficient and fluent in Ndebele (read, write, speak and translate)
* National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
* 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
* Excellent news sense and attention to detail
* Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
* Good and clear broadcast voice
* Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
* Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
* Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
* Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
* Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
* Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
* Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments
Candidate Requirements
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To deliver incisive Ndebele public service Audio News Bulletins and content in accordance with SABC News’ editorial objectives and mandate. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Write and read (present) Ndebele Audio News content, as assigned.
* Write, voice, translate, cut soundbites, as well as package stories when required.
* Deliver news bulletins within set durations and on time.
* Ensure that stories are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair.
* Adhere to the designated language requirements and ensure that language usage is accurate and formal.
* Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
* Conduct field, archival and other research, as required.
* Conduct interviews and do Q&As, when required.
* Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and uphold SABC News’ integrity and to enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media.
* Use multimedia platforms to promote Audio News content and ensure adherence to digital news / media guidelines.
* Support team members and colleagues.
* Establish and maintain news networks and contacts.
* Adhere to the South Africa’s Constitution, all laws, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News Style-Guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). REQUIREMENTS:
* Proficient and fluent in Ndebele (read, write, speak and translate)
* National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or equivalent qualifications (NQF 6)
* 4 years’ proven experience in the news environment
* Excellent news sense and attention to detail
* Exceptional writing, reading / presenting and translation skills
* Good and clear broadcast voice
* Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
* Staying abreast of news and current affairs and other related developments
* Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
* Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
* Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
* Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
* Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, media and broadcasting environments
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About SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the largest public broadcaster in South Africa. We offer the general public 5 television broadcasts and 19 radio stations (AM/FM) in 11 official languages.
Our goal is to become a highly effective, financially stable, digitally enabled national public broadcaster that offers informative, educational, entertaining, and informative content across all platforms. Additionally, become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and the continent.
The SABC has established itself as a media powerhouse with cutting-edge equipment, top-tier on-air talent, and a committed workforce in all of South Africa's provinces.
In order to stay relevant and implement change that is in line with the continuously shifting needs of its audiences, the public service provider is constantly modifying the perception of its brands.
