BULLETIN WRITER & READER

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is looking for a Bulletin Writer / Reader to deliver compelling Ndebele Audio News bulletins and content. The ideal candidate should have a journalism degree and at least 4 years of experience in news, with exceptional writing and translation skills, and a good broadcast voice. Responsibilities include writing, presenting, and engaging with the audience on various platforms. This position demands proficiency in Ndebele and a keen sense of current affairs.

Qualifications

• 4 years' proven experience in the news environment.
• Exceptional writing, reading / presenting, and translation skills.
• Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Write and present Ndebele Audio News content.
• Deliver news bulletins within set durations.
• Engage with the audience to uphold SABC News' integrity.

Skills

Proficient in Ndebele

Attention to detail

Good broadcast voice

Teamwork

Understanding of social media

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies

Job description

Career Opportunities: BULLETIN WRITER / READER (Audio / Radio & Ndebele) (13209)

Requisition ID13209-Posted -Digital Audio Visual News-Radio News: Current Affairs-GP - Auckland Park

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