The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) invites suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 across several business units and provinces.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg and various SABC offices across South Africa
SABC Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027
The South African Broadcasting Corporation is offering a large range of graduate internship opportunities to unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience.
The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to work with SABC teams, support business operations, contribute to projects and develop practical skills linked to their academic qualifications.
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Financial Coordinator: Vendors | Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or related field |
| Audio Visual Imaging Producer: Lesedi FM | National Diploma NQF 6 in Sound Engineering or related field |
| Assistant Reprographic Operator | Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Media Studies, Administration or Printing Technology |
| Bulletin Writer / Reader | Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or equivalent |
| Marketing Assistant: SAFM | Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communication or related field |
| Sales Assistant: Radio | Sales and Marketing, Administration, Business Management, Media, Digital Marketing or related |
| Ad Operations Executive | Marketing, Media, Digital Business or equivalent |
| Digital Assistant: Radio 2000 | Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Graphic Design or related |
| Administrator: Legal | Legal, Contracts Management, Administration or related |
| Sales Assistant: Public Sector and Regions | Sales, Marketing, Administration, Business Management, Media or related |
| Station Administrator: Ukhozi FM | Office Management, Administration, Communication, Media Studies or related |
| Production Co-Ordinator | Administration, Project Management, Logistics or equivalent |
| Junior Revenue Analyst | Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Analytics or related |
| Reporter | Journalism, Media Studies or equivalent |
| Administrative Officer: Marketing | Marketing, Communications or Sales |
| Technical Operator KZN | Sound Engineering, Film/Video Technology or related |
| Technical Operations | Sound Engineering or Film/Video Technology |
| Producer | Journalism, Media Studies or equivalent |
| Multimedia Producer | Journalism or relevant tertiary qualification |
| Digital Assistant: Phalaphala FM | Digital Marketing or equivalent |
| News Reporter: Bloemfontein | Journalism, Media Studies or equivalent |
| Digital Assistant: Lesedi FM | Marketing, Media Studies, Communications or Graphic Design |
| Engineering Draughting | Engineering, Engineering Technology, Draughting or related |
| Technical Operator | Sound Engineering |
| Systems Administrator | Electrical Engineering Light Current or Computer Studies with Information Systems |
| Network Technician | BSc IT, BTech Electronics or Information Systems |
| Project Administrator | Office Administration or Business Management |
| Information Librarian | Library/Information Science, Music Degree or equivalent |
| Transmission Technician | S4 Electrical Engineering |
| Business Analyst | IT qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher |
| Technician | Electrical Engineering, Communications, Computer Studies, Information Systems, IT or Electronics |
| Content Coordinator | Project Management, Media Studies, Communications, Business Administration or related |
| Scheduler | Media-related qualification |
| Licensing Administrator | Media Studies, Film and Television, Broadcasting or related |
| Channel Programme | Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies or equivalent |
| On Air Administrator | Media-related qualification |
| Digital Product | National Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent |
| Assistant Commissioning Editor | Content, Television Production or equivalent |
| Video Asset Officer | Archival field, Communication or equivalent |
| Programming Assistance | Media-related qualification |
| Assistant Commissioning Editor: Religion | Media Studies, Film and Television, Broadcasting or related |
| Administrator: Operations | Media Studies, Communications, Administration or related |
| Scheduling Assistant | Media-related qualification |
| Marketing Assistant: Lotus FM | Marketing, Communication or related |
| Sales Coordinator: Sports and News | Media, Digital Marketing, Sales or related |
| Production Administration Assistant: Creative Hub | Media Studies, Business Management or related |
| Deal Administration Executive | IT, Media Studies, Business Management or related |
| Administrator: Security Services | Legal, Contracts Management, Administration or related |
| Sales Coordinator: Office of CCO | Media, Digital Marketing, Sales or related |
| Administrator | Administration, Business, Project Management or related |
| Digital Assistant: Radio Strategy | Marketing, Media Studies, Digital Media, Communications, Graphic Design or related |
| Programming | Media Studies, Journalism, Communications or related |
| Digital Assistant: METRO FM | Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Graphic Design or related |
| Technical Operator: Mpumalanga | Sound Engineering, Film/Video Technology or related |
| IT Audit | BCom, Auditing, Computer Science, Information Systems or Informatics |
| Corporate Affairs and Marketing | Marketing, Communication, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent |
| Marketing Assistant: Channel Africa | Marketing, Media Studies, Communication or related |
| Marketing Assistant: Eastern Cape | Marketing, Media Studies, Communication or related |
| Digital Assistant | Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, Graphic Design or related |
| Producer: Programming – Ligwalagwala FM | Media Studies, Journalism, Communications or related |
| Assistant Accountant | Accounting, Financial Management or related |
| Airwave Travel Intern | Travel and Tourism Management or related |
| Occupational Health and Safety Officer | National Diploma in Safety Management NQF 6 |
| Credit Controller | Accounting, Financial Management, Credit Management or related |
Internship Reporter Locations
Reporter internship opportunities are available in:
Limpopo
and
Mpumalanga
Applicants need a National Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or an equivalent qualification.
Technician Internship Locations
Technician internships are available in:
Gauteng
Free State
Western Cape
Eastern Cape
and
North West
Applicants generally require a three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or higher in Electrical Engineering, Communications, Computer Studies, Information Systems, Information Technology, Electronics or related fields.
How to Apply for SABC Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the SABC recruitment portal.
Below are direct application links for selected opportunities.
Click here to apply for SABC Financial Coordinator: Vendors Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Audio Visual Imaging Producer: Lesedi FM Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Assistant Reprographic Operator Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Bulletin Writer / Reader Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Marketing Assistant: SAFM Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Sales Assistant: Radio Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Ad Operations Executive Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Digital Assistant: Radio 2000 Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Administrator: Legal Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Junior Revenue Analyst Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Engineering Draughting Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Systems Administrator Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Network Technician Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Business Analyst Internship
Click here to apply for SABC IT Audit Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Assistant Accountant Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Occupational Health and Safety Officer Internship
Click here to apply for SABC Credit Controller Internship
Applicants interested in the other listed SABC internships should search the position title on the SABC recruitment portal and submit an application for the relevant vacancy.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
10 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date to avoid missing the opportunity.
Important Application Notes
The SABC internship intake covers a broad range of qualifications including Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Engineering, Administration, Legal, Safety Management, Library Science and Travel and Tourism.
Applicants should only apply for positions that match their completed qualification and should carefully review the individual SABC vacancy requirements before submitting an application.