Job title : Producer : Current Affairs (Afrikaans, Johannesburg, Gauteng) (12897)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 17, 2025
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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&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.Media / Advertising / Branding jobs