Internship Technician EC

South African Broadcasting Corp.; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Broadcasting Corp. in Port Elizabeth offers a 12-month Internship Technician EC to join our Technology RRTO team, providing hands-on experience with broadcast systems, servers and networks.

You will work under the Sectional Lead: Technical, assisting with asset management, repairs, fault reports, system health checks and daily operational support. Applicants should have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF6) or higher; BTech is advantageous; a valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (NQF6).
• BTech in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
• Driver's License is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment to broadcast standards.
• Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
• Submit ad-hoc incident fault reports with findings and repairs.
• Prevent on-air technical faults and maintain SLA performance.
• Respond quickly to technical assistance according to delivery requirements.
• Provide effective technical support to users to reduce downtime.
• Configure and test digital equipment to avoid on-air faults.
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
• Follow up reported faults and perform regular health checks.

Skills

IT Network knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Team leadership

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF6)

BTech in Electrical Engineering (advantageous)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Internship Technician EC (13454)

Requisition ID13454-Posted09/03/2026-Technology-Technology-EC - Port Elizabeth

Report Line: Sectional Lead: Technical

Division: Technology/ RRTO

Region: Eastern Cape

Position ID: 60022196

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 Technical 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 Internship programme is to provide effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology. The successful interns will be placed in different provinces as indicated above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Assist with asset management tracking and transfers.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards of the Division.
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs.
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA percentage
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of 'on air' systems)
• Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure no technical on-air faults.
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
• Follow up reported faults.
• Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
• Report and escalation risks

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Systems/ Technology/ Electronics) (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Driver's License advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• 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.