- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Media
- Reference: 13204
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS Position: Office Administrator(Johannesburg, Gauteng) Position ID: 60021186 Scale Code: 405 (Paterson BU, Peromnes 12) Reporting Line: Head: News Resources CLOSING DATE: 05 FEBRUARY 2026 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To manage the News Head’s work-related activities professionally, timeously and efficiently by providing the required administrative support for the smooth and effective running of the office and newsroom KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
* Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
* Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
* Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
* Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
* Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
* Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
* Compile and maintain asset register.
* Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
* Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
* Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
* Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
* Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
* Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
* Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc. REQUIREMENTS:
* National diploma in administration or any other equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification.
* 2-3 years’ proven experience in office administration / management and / or secretarial work, preferably in the news, media and / or broadcasting environment.
* Computer literacy (Microsoft package, PowerPoint, Excel, the Internet & SAP etc.).
* Understand multimedia news and current affairs.
* Knowledge of and interest in digital and broadcast developments and trends
* Good general knowledge.
* Creativity and innovation.
* Proactive and action orientated.
* Establish and maintain good relationships.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Pay attention to detail.
* Good planning and organising skills.
* Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
* Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
* Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
* Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
* Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
* Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
* Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
* Compile and maintain asset register.
* Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
* Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
* Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
* Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
* Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
* Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
* Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc. REQUIREMENTS:
* National diploma in administration or any other equivalent and relevant tertiary qualification.
* 2-3 years’ proven experience in office administration / management and / or secretarial work, preferably in the news, media and / or broadcasting environment.
* Computer literacy (Microsoft package, PowerPoint, Excel, the Internet & SAP etc.).
* Understand multimedia news and current affairs.
* Knowledge of and interest in digital and broadcast developments and trends
* Good general knowledge.
* Creativity and innovation.
* Proactive and action orientated.
* Establish and maintain good relationships.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Pay attention to detail.
* Good planning and organising skills.
Candidate Requirements
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Manage the News Head’s diary, appointments and work-related activities.
* Do general office administration (including submission, collection and tracking of documents, office-supply orders etc)
* Manage incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
* Generate, compile and process contracts, invoices and overtime payments on deadline and assist team members with queries.
* Collate and submit monthly leave and expenditure reports.
* Take minutes, type documents, transcribe audiovisual recordings, prepare reports and presentations, and file.
* Plan, organise and coordinate meetings, including venue and catering sourcing and costing.
* Compile and maintain asset register.
* Generate, compile and process travel business plans, source quotes and assist with business cases.
* Arrange and confirm travel logistics (SABC Travel Office, SABC Transport / car hire, flights, accommodation and vouchers etc.).
* Load trip S&T, advances, purchase orders, service entry sheets etc on SAP for approval.
* Receive, prepare, distribute and file authorized documentation and electronic communication timeously, orderly and accurately.
* Manage both the manual and electronic filing systems effectively, especially confidential and sensitive documents, to ensure quick and easy retrieval of all information – current and archival.
* Effectively process, track and follow-up on all correspondence and documents in and out of the office.
* Adhere to the Constitution, all broadcasting and other laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style-guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
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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.
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