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SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS POSITION:PRODUCER / PRESENTER: CURRENT AFFAIRS (SETSWANA / MOTSWEDING FM) SCALE CODE:402 POSITION ID:60019118 LOCATION:MAHIKENG, NORTH WEST REPORTING LINE: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: CURRENT AFFAIRS CLOSING DATE: 16 JUNE 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To produce and / or present Setswana radio Current Affairs programmes and be part of a team that broadcasts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Initiate and produce Setswana News and Current Affairs content as assigned. * Present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts. * Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce and broadcast Current Affairs stories and content 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 Setswana. * Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time. * Support and mentor team members and colleagues. * Establish and maintain reliable and trustworthy news networks and contacts. * Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs. * Adhere to South Africas Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes, SABC editorial policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc. REQUIREMENTS: * National diploma / degree in journalism or media studies or any relevant equivalent qualifications * 4 years experience in the radio news environment * Setswana and English fluency and proficiency, including exceptional reading, writing, translating and speaking skills * Good news sense and attention to detail * Good and clear broadcast voice * Good understanding and professional 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 and skills relevant to the broadcasting environment. * Valid Code B / 8 drivers licence
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To produce and / or present Setswana radio Current Affairs programmes and be part of a team that broadcasts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Initiate and produce Setswana News and Current Affairs content as assigned. * Present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts. * Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce and broadcast Current Affairs stories and content 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 Setswana. * Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time. * Support and mentor team members and colleagues. * Establish and maintain reliable and trustworthy news networks and contacts. * Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs. * Adhere to South Africas Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes, SABC editorial policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc. REQUIREMENTS: * National diploma / degree in journalism or media studies or any relevant equivalent qualifications * 4 years experience in the radio news environment * Setswana and English fluency and proficiency, including exceptional reading, writing, translating and speaking skills * Good news sense and attention to detail * Good and clear broadcast voice * Good understanding and professional 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 and skills relevant to the broadcasting environment. * Valid Code B / 8 drivers licence