The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has opened its Internship Programme 2026, providing an opportunity for young South Africans to gain practical workplace experience at the country’s national public broadcaster. The programme is being offered in partnership with MICTSETA and covers a wide range of career fields.
Applications are open from 3 September to 10 September 2026. Candidates interested in journalism, technology, finance, marketing, legal services, broadcasting, administration, production and other related fields are encouraged to explore the available opportunities and submit their applications before the closing date.
The SABC vacancy listings include numerous internship positions across different departments and provinces. These include opportunities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
SABC Internship Opportunities 2026
The 2026 internship intake features a broad selection of positions, allowing applicants to identify opportunities that align with their academic background and career interests.
Some of the available internship positions include:
- Internship Technician – Free State
- Internship Content Coordinator: Sport
- Internship: TX Scheduler x3
- Internship: Licensing Administrator x2 – Gauteng
- Internship: Channel Programme – Gauteng
- Internship: On Air Administrator
- Internship: Digital Product – Gauteng
- Internship: Assistant Commissioning Editor – Entertainment
- Internship Video Asset Officer
- Internship Programming Assistance
- Internship: Assistant Commissioning Editor – Religion
- Internship: Drama – Gauteng
- Internship Administrator: Operations – Sport
- Internship Scheduling Assistant x2 – Sport
- Internship: Marketing Assistant – Lotus FM
- Internship: Sales Coordinator – Sports and News
- Internship: Production Administration Assistant – Creative Hub
- Internship: Deal Administration Executive x2
- Internship Technician – Western Cape
- Internship: Administrator – Security Services
- Internship: Sales Coordinator – Office of CCO
- Internship Technician – Eastern Cape
- Internship: Administrator
- Internship: Digital Assistant – Radio Strategy
- Internship: Programming
- Intern: Digital Assistant – METRO FM
- Internship Technical Operator – Mpumalanga
- Internship IT Audit
- Internship Corporate Affairs and Marketing x3
- Intern: Marketing Assistant – Channel Africa
- Internship Marketing Assistant – Eastern Cape
- Intern: Digital Assistant – 5FM
- Producer: Programming Internship – Ligwalagwala FM
- Digital Assistant Internship – Ikwekwezi FM
- Internship: Assistant Accountant
- Airwave Travel Intern
- Internship: Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Internship: Credit Controller
- Internship: Financial Coordinator – Vendors
- Intern Audio Visual Imaging Producer – Lesedi FM
- Internship: Assistant Reprographic Operator
- Bulletin Writer/Reader Internship – Afrikaans, Audio, Johannesburg
- Intern: Marketing Assistant – SAFM
- Internship: Sales Assistant – Radio
- Internship: Ad Operations Executive
- Intern: Digital Assistant – Radio 2000
- Internship: Administrator – Legal
- Internship: Sales Assistant – Public Sector and Regions
- Internship: Station Administrator – Ukhozi FM
- Internship: Production Co-Ordinator
- Internship: Junior Revenue Analyst x2
- Internship Reporter – Limpopo
- Internship: Reporter – Mpumalanga
- Internship: Technical Operator
- Administrative Officer (Marketing) – Intern
- Internship: Technical Operator – KZN
- Internship: Technical Operations
- Intern Producer x5
- Multimedia Producer Internship – English, Johannesburg x2
- Internship Digital Assistant – Phalaphala FM
- Intern News Reporter – Bloemfontein
- Digital Assistant Internship – Lesedi FM
- Internship: Engineering Draughting
- Internship: Technical Operator x3 – Gauteng
- Internship Technician x1 – Gauteng
- Internship: Systems Administrator x1 – Gauteng
- Internship: Network Technician x1 – Gauteng
- Internship: Project Administrator
- Internship: Information Librarian x1 – Gauteng
- Internship: Reporter – Afrikaans
- Internship: Transmission Technician
Why Apply for the SABC Internship Programme?
The SABC internship programme provides an opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain exposure to a major broadcasting organisation while developing practical skills in their respective fields.
For candidates interested in media and communications, the available opportunities include reporting, programming, production, digital assistance, multimedia production, radio and content-related roles. Applicants with interests in business and corporate functions can also find opportunities in accounting, credit control, revenue analysis, marketing, corporate affairs, sales and administration.
Furthermore, the programme includes technical and information technology opportunities such as systems administration, network technology, technical operations, engineering draughting, IT audit and transmission technology.
Fields Covered by the SABC Internships
The wide range of vacancies means that the programme is not limited to journalism or broadcasting.
Journalism and Media
Opportunities include reporter, news reporter, bulletin writer/reader, multimedia producer, content coordinator and programming-related internships.
Radio and Production
Applicants can find positions linked to several SABC radio stations and production departments, including METRO FM, 5FM, Radio 2000, SAFM, Lotus FM, Ukhozi FM, Lesedi FM, Phalaphala FM, Ikwekwezi FM and Ligwalagwala FM.
Finance and Business
The intake includes positions such as Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Financial Coordinator, Junior Revenue Analyst, Deal Administration Executive and other business-related opportunities.
Technology and Technical Services
There are also internships in systems administration, network technology, technical operations, technical support, engineering draughting and transmission technology.
Marketing and Corporate Affairs
Candidates interested in marketing and communications can consider positions such as Corporate Affairs and Marketing Intern, Marketing Assistant and Administrative Officer (Marketing).
Who Can Apply?
The announcement states that the SABC Internship Programme is intended for candidates interested in gaining career experience across areas such as Journalism, Technology, Finance, Marketing, Legal and other fields.
Because the attached vacancy material consists primarily of SABC vacancy listings rather than the full programme advertisement, specific eligibility requirements such as qualification level, age restrictions, citizenship requirements or employment status should be checked against the individual vacancy before applying.
Applicants should therefore select positions that correspond with their qualifications and carefully review the requirements on the official application page.
Application Deadline
Applications for the SABC Internship Programme 2026 are open from:
Opening Date: 3 September 2026
Closing Date: 10 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible rather than waiting until the final day.
How to Apply for SABC Internships 2026
Interested candidates can apply through the SABC’s official recruitment platform. The vacancy information provided includes individual application links for the various internship positions.
Candidates should:
- Review the available SABC internship positions.
- Identify the position that matches their qualifications and career interests.
- Open the relevant vacancy and carefully read the requirements.
- Prepare the information and documents requested during the application process.
- Complete the online application accurately.
- Submit the application before 10 September 2026.
The announcement also directs applicants to scan the QR code on the internship flyer or use the provided application link to access the opportunity.
Final Thought
The SABC Internship Programme 2026 offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals seeking practical exposure in broadcasting, journalism, technology, finance, marketing, administration, production and related fields. With positions available across multiple locations and specialist areas, applicants have several opportunities to find a role that aligns with their career goals.
If you are interested in building experience within South Africa’s public broadcaster, review the available vacancies carefully and submit your application before the 10 September 2026 deadline.
