Internship: Assistant Commissioning Editor: Gauteng

CLOSING DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION:                       INTERNSHIP: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR  

DIVISION:                         VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT         

REPORT LINE:                 HEAD OF GENRE

POSITION ID:                   60022338

SCALE CODE:                  900

Main purpose of position

To be of assistance to the CEs and to supervise and oversee weekly programme broadcasts to ensure high-quality productions that comply with SABC’s mandate. 

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration


• Ensures completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements before broadcast


• Monitors overall exposure received to sponsors


• Receives administrative paperwork before broadcasting and distributes to relevant parties


• Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business to grow and maximize sponsorship.


• Keep abreast of upcoming and new Programmes and schedule changes.


• Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of elements.


• Evaluate proposals and preview programmes before transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image


• Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes


• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors


• Visit studio and locations


• Facilitate pitching sessions for short-listed producers


• Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs


• Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets


• Provide effective follow-up and after-sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow-up meetings.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Internal and External clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct on-air exposure execution.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Content disciplines / Television production or equivalent


• Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.


• Project management.


• Research analysis.


• Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends


• Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively


• A good communicator, motivator and problem solver


• PC literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.