Producer / Presenter: Current Affairs

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in Durban North is looking for a news producer to create and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content. The ideal candidate will hold a journalism-related qualification and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include producing news programmes and maintaining audience engagement, especially on social media. A strong command of Afrikaans, as well as good English, is essential, alongside a proactive approach to news and current affairs.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in the audio/radio news and journalism environment.
• Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends.
• Well-developed computer literacy relevant to news and journalism.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present Afrikaans Audio News and Current Affairs content.
• Identify and deliver newsworthy content on time.
• Engage with the target audience on social media.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Good command of English

Knowledge of social media

Good ability to plan and organize

Ability to work under pressure

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