Producer / Presenter Current Affairs

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

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in Johannesburg seeks a talented individual to produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma/Degree in Journalism, with at least 4 years of experience in the audio/new journalism field. Fluency in Afrikaans and a good command of English are essential. The role requires a clear broadcast voice and an understanding of current social and political trends, along with excellent planning and organizational skills. This position involves engaging with audiences over various media platforms.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in audio/radio news and journalism.
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans and have a good command of English.
• Sound understanding of social, economic, and political trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content.
• Conduct interviews and write/record/edit stories.
• Engage with the target audience on social media.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Good command of English

Social media understanding

Excellent general and news knowledge

Clear broadcast voice

Planning and organization

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies

Job description

Requisition ID12883-Posted -Digital Audio Visual News-Radio News: Current Affairs-GP - Auckland Park

DIVISION: News and Current Affairs

POSITION ID: 60019263

CLOSING DATE: 21 JANUARY 2026

Main Purpose of the Position:

To produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content and programmes as part of a team that broadcasts, publishes and posts newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair stories for its target audience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and post Afrikaans News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
• Produce and present Audio Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
• Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, podcast, publish and post Current Affairs stories and material that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
• Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.
• Adhere to 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, edit and package stories.
• Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
• Establish and maintain 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, the BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, the SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies or any related equivalent qualifications (NQF 6 / 7)
• 4 years’ experience in the audio / radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Afrikaans with a good command of English
• Have a good understanding of social media and its usefulness as a journalistic tool
• Keep abreast of news, current affairs, trends and developments
• Excellent general and news knowledge
• Good and clear broadcast voice
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
• Good ability to plan, organize and work in a team
• Good ability 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 environments