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Producer: Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
September 22, 2026
Full-time
On-site
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To produce, present and deliver Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Initiate and produce Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content as assigned
Produce and present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts
Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, publish and post Current Affairs content and stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience
Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes
Adhere to the specific language requirements
Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories
Conduct field, archival and other research
Conduct interviews and Q&As
Write / script, translate, voice and package stories in Afrikaans
Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time
Establish and maintain solid news networks and contacts
Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media
Adhere to South Africa's Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc
REQUIREMENTS:
Afrikaans fluency and proficiency (read, write, translate and speak), including a good command of written and spoken English
National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications
4 years' experience in an Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and journalism
Good news sense and attention to detail
Good news and general knowledge
Good and clear broadcast voice
Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
Good ability to stay abreast of News and Current Affairs, and 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 environment
Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environment
Deadline:24th September,2026
To produce, present and deliver Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Initiate and produce Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and Current Affairs content as assigned
Produce and present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts
Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, publish and post Current Affairs content and stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate, balanced and fair for the target audience
Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes
Adhere to the specific language requirements
Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories
Conduct field, archival and other research
Conduct interviews and Q&As
Write / script, translate, voice and package stories in Afrikaans
Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time
Establish and maintain solid news networks and contacts
Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs, including on social media
Adhere to South Africa's Constitution, all laws, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, News style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc
REQUIREMENTS:
Afrikaans fluency and proficiency (read, write, translate and speak), including a good command of written and spoken English
National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications
4 years' experience in an Afrikaans Audio / Radio News and journalism
Good news sense and attention to detail
Good news and general knowledge
Good and clear broadcast voice
Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool
Good ability to stay abreast of News and Current Affairs, and 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 environment
Well-developed computer literacy relevant to the news, journalism, media and broadcasting environment
Deadline:24th September,2026