Internship Technical Operator: Mpumalanga

South African Broadcasting Corp.; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Broadcasting Corp. invites applications for a 12-month Graduate Programme in Sound Engineering within the Technology RRTO division. The role focuses on operational support, setup, recording and playout of broadcast material, with placements across provinces as indicated.

Interns work on live productions, ensuring high-quality audio and alignment with customer requirements. Candidates should hold a Sound Engineering certificate or related qualification; diploma advantageous.

Qualifications

• Sound/AV knowledge aligned to broadcast standards.
• Ability to operate facility equipment and mic setups as per SOP.
• Recordings aligned with client requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational production requirements.
• Assist in operating facility equipment.
• Place mics as per SOP.
• Assist to record drama productions with FX and music.
• Ensure recordings meet broadcast standards.
• Monitor sound quality and schedule changes.
• Monitor sound/video quality for broadcast standards.
• Record distributions following archiving best practice.
• Setup mix-minus.
• Basic audio/visual manipulation of final mix.
• Deliver production material on time.
• Report and elevate risk findings.

Skills

Excellent hearing

Excellent communication

Team leadership potential

MS Office proficiency

Education

Sound Engineering Certificate

Film/Video Technology

Job description

Requisition ID13403-Posted09/03/2026-Technology-Technology-MP - Nelspruit

Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical Operations

Division: Technology/ RRTO

CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

BACKGROUND

SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for one Sound Engineering Graduate to join our Technology RRTO team .

Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment. The successful intern will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute operational production requirements.
• Assist in operating facility equipment.
• Mic placements as per SOP.
• Assist to record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
• Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast standards.
• Assist in monitoring for schedule changes as per customer request.
• Assist in monitorig sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
• Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
• Setup mix-minus.
• Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
• On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
• Report and elevate risk findings.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification.
• Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
• Driver’s License will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.