Job Description

Intern: Programme Scheduler

eMedia, in proud partnership with MICT SETA (Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority), is offering a 12-month Internship Programme for the year 2025/2026. Interns will be hosted at e.tv Cape Town in the position of Programme Scheduler Intern.

Location:

Cape Town

Job Type:

Fixed-Term, Internship

About the Job

The individual in this role is required to assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned channel schedules while learning about rights of management, content planning, and operational workflows.

About the Company

e.tv is South Africa's biggest independent and free-to-air television channel. Established in 1998, the channel has been in existence for over two decades and appeals to all races, genders, ages and income groups. As the most viewed English Channel in the country, we are the destination of choice for local and international entertainment, the ultimate home of great stories.

Roles and Responsibilities

Schedule Support & Data Entry

+ Assist with the creation and updating of daily schedules using the Broadcast Management System (BMS).
+ Support the entry of programme titles, timings, episode details, and run orders under supervision.
+ Help verify that programme durations align with available time slots and break templates.

Compliance Awareness

+ Learn about the BCCSA broadcasting regulations and internal compliance standards.
+ Assist in checking content metadata to ensure basic compliance criteria are met.

Programming Rights & Contractual Awareness

+ Help track programme run counts and license expiry dates as part of the scheduling process.
+ Cross-reference basic rights data provided by the Programme Coordinator team when scheduling content.

Schedule Updates & Change Tracking

+ Support the implementation of schedule updates in the BMS as instructed.
+ Maintain internal logs or trackers of scheduling changes for communication with other departments.

Break Pattern Assistance

+ Assist in applying commercial break templates to scheduled programmes.
+ Learn to evaluate and adjust break patterns to match programme formats where needed.

Error Checking & Reporting

+ Perform basic error-checking on schedule outputs to identify discrepancies.
+ Report potential issues or misalignments to the Programme Scheduler for correction.

Internal Communication

Draft and distribute programming highlight summaries or basic schedule updates to internal stakeholders. Respond to routine queries from the Traffic, Planning, or Marketing teams with guidance.

About You

Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) - Essential Diploma and/or Degree in Broadcasting, Media Studies, Communications (NQF Level 6) - Essential

Competencies:

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Intermediate English language proficiency Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring thorough and careful completion of tasks Ability to monitor and follow up on delegated assignments and projects effectively Commitment to continuous learning by actively seeking and applying new knowledge and skills Effective participation in meetings, considering the needs and contributions of others Good planning and organising skills to manage tasks and ensure efficient work completion

Additional Requirements:

Must be a South African citizen Must be under the age of 35 * Candidates who have previously participated or are currently engaged in a SETA-funded internship are not eligible.