SABC: Airtime Management Executive: x17

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Airtime Management Executive: x17 (13121) – SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is recruiting 17 Airtime Management Executives within its Sales division. This is a permanent employment opportunity for candidates with experience in sales operations, bookings, scheduling, reconciliations, media logistics and airtime management.

Job Details

Employer: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Job Title: Airtime Management Executive: x17
Reference: 13121
Division: Sales
Employment Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 17
Location: South Africa
Posted: 7 August 2026

About the Position

The Airtime Management Executive is responsible for ensuring that requests from internal and external stakeholders are processed efficiently and within the required turnaround times.

The role supports the management of advertising airtime across SABC platforms and involves coordinating bookings, schedules, campaigns, client requests and related media administration.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates may be responsible for:

  • Processing airtime requests from approval through to delivery across SABC platforms.
  • Creating campaigns and product numbers.
  • Managing advertising bookings and scheduling.
  • Negotiating alternative times and programmes where requested slots are unavailable.
  • Communicating affected spots caused by non-broadcasts, programme changes or cancellations.
  • Compiling availability reports for clients.
  • Managing late revisions.
  • Sending campaign confirmations to clients.
  • Liaising with clients regarding industry codes and advertising material.
  • Processing and managing campaign-related information accurately.
  • Maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
  • Following SABC policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
  • Supporting effective client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely completion of assigned work.

These duties are consistent with SABC’s previously published Airtime Management Executive vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should generally have:

  • N5/N6 Higher Certificate in Marketing, Advertising, Media or a relevant tertiary qualification.
  • An IT qualification will be an added advantage.
  • 2–3 years’ experience in a sales operations environment.
  • Experience in areas such as bookings, scheduling, reconciliations, media logistics, spotter or final control is advantageous.
  • Previous airtime management experience will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of relevant media and advertising processes.
  • Knowledge of media regulatory requirements.
  • Computer literacy and strong administrative skills.

Systems Knowledge

Experience or knowledge of systems such as the following may be advantageous:

  • Landmark
  • SAP
  • Telmar
  • Microsoft Office
  • Arianna Systems

Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong numerical and analytical ability.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good telephone skills.
  • Customer-service orientation.
  • Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive and action-oriented approach.
  • Quality-focused work ethic.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

SABC’s previously published vacancy specifies these competencies alongside the relevant qualifications and experience.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Media and advertising
  • Sales administration
  • Sales operations
  • Airtime management
  • Broadcast media
  • Scheduling
  • Media logistics
  • Advertising bookings
  • Client services
  • Reconciliations and campaign administration

Candidates who have experience coordinating advertising campaigns and managing media bookings may be particularly well suited to the position.

Salary

Salary: Not specified in the available listing.

Applicants should refer to the official SABC vacancy information for the applicable remuneration and employment conditions.

Closing Date

Closing date: Refer to the official SABC vacancy listing.

Because the vacancy was posted on 7 August 2026, applicants should apply as soon as possible rather than waiting until the closing date.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official SABC careers/recruitment platform and follow the application instructions for Airtime Management Executive: x17 (13121).

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their qualifications, sales operations experience, media/advertising experience, computer skills and relevant airtime management or scheduling experience.

Important Notice

Only applications submitted through the prescribed SABC recruitment process should be considered. Candidates should verify the vacancy details, closing date and application requirements on the official recruitment platform before submitting an application.

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