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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Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the Internal Communications strategy.
• Implement the Internal Communications operational plan.
• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business units’ internal strategies.
• Ensures that all events are well co-ordinated and managed.
• Ensures that there is a monitoring and evaluation system.
• Enhances SABC’s image in its various communities through Corporate Citizenship
• Ensure that SABC CSI efforts attract media attention as a unique and innovative corporate citizen
• Travel booking
• Organising Conferences
• Minute taking
• Coordinate meetings
• Accurately arrange meetings on behalf of the Head: Region
• Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation
• Effective management of the office environment to ensure that everything is in working order

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or Degree in Marketing /Communication/  Business Administration/Psychology or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7).

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