Producer Current Affairs

SABC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African broadcaster seeks a Producer of Current Affairs to deliver Afrikaans Audio News content. This position requires a National Diploma in Journalism and at least 4 years of experience in a radio news environment. The ideal candidate must have fluency in Afrikaans and a strong command of English, a good news sense, as well as the ability to work under pressure and excellent computer literacy. Knowledge of social media as a journalistic tool is essential.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in an Afrikaans audio/radio news and journalism environment.
• Exceptional reading, writing, translating, and speaking skills in Afrikaans.
• Good understanding of social media as a journalistic tool.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs programmes.
• Write, script, translate, voice, and package stories in Afrikaans.
• Engage with the target audience to enhance News and Current Affairs.

Skills

Afrikaans fluency

English proficiency

Good news sense

Clear broadcast voice

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) or Degree in Journalism

Job description

Position: Producer: Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Johannesburg, Gauteng)

Division: News & Current Affairs

Scale Code: 403 ( Peromnes 10, Paterson C2)

Position ID: 60019260

Reporting Line: Executive Producer: Current Affairs

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

Closing Date: 26 May 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Initiate and produce Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
• Produce and present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
• Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce, broadcast, publish and post Current Affairs content and stories 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 the specific language requirements.
• Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
• Conduct field, archival and other research.
• Conduct interviews and Q&A&As.
• Write / script, translate, voice and package stories in Afrikaans.
• Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
• Establish and maintain solid 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, BCCSA and Press Council codes and rulings, SABC Editorial Policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or relevant equivalent qualifications.
• 4 years’ experience in an Afrikaans audio / radio news and journalism environment.
• Afrikaans fluency and proficiency, including exceptional reading, writing, translating and speaking skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good news sense and attention to detail.
• Good news and general knowledge.
• Good and clear broadcast voice.
• Good understanding and use of social media as a journalistic tool.
• Staying abreast of News and Current Affairs, and 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, journalism, media and broadcasting environments.