Producer / Presenter : Tshivenda Current Affairs (12886)

The South African Broadcasting Corporation; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in South Africa is seeking a Producer / Presenter for Tshivenda Current Affairs in Limpopo. The role involves creating, producing, and presenting engaging news content while adhering to broadcasting standards and laws. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Journalism and experience in news production, along with fluency in Tshivenda and a solid understanding of current affairs and social media.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in the radio news and journalism environment.
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writing Tshivenda.
• Good understanding of social media as a journalistic tool.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present audio current affairs programmes.
• Initiate, research and deliver current affairs stories.
• Engage with the audience and maintain news networks.

Skills

Fluency in Tshivenda

Effective communication

Research skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Media Studies

Job description

Job title : Producer / Presenter : Tshivenda Current Affairs (12886)

Job Location : Limpopo, Polokwane Deadline : July 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Accountabilities :

• Initiate, produce, broadcast, publish and postTshivendaNews 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 radio news and journalism environment
• Must be fluent in reading, speaking and writingTshivendawith a good command ofEnglish
• 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