SABC Sales Assistant: Public Sector and Regions

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SABC Sales Assistant: Public Sector and Regions – Mpumalanga

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is inviting applications for the position of Sales Assistant: Public Sector and Regions in Mpumalanga.

This opportunity is suited to candidates with strong administrative, customer service and sales-support skills who are interested in working in the broadcasting and media industry.

Career Opportunities: Sales Assistant Public sector and Regions: Mpumalanga

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Requisition ID 13157 – Posted 08/07/2026 – Sales A – Radlo Sales: Nat Sales & Deals – MP – Nelsprult

Job Details

Employer: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Job Title: Sales Assistant: Public Sector and Regions
Division: Sales
Department: Public Sector and Regions
Business Unit: Sales
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Level: Sales Support
Closing Date: Not independently verified from the available listing

Purpose of the Position

The Sales Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Sales Segment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the National Sales Manager, Regional Sales Managers, Key Account Executives and Account Executives to support sales activities and contribute to revenue maximisation.

Key Responsibilities

The Sales Assistant will be responsible for a range of sales and administrative activities, including:

  • Providing effective administrative support to the sales team.
  • Building and maintaining internal and external networks.
  • Answering telephone calls and assisting customers.
  • Directing sales leads to the appropriate sales team members.
  • Assisting sales executives with day-to-day sales activities.
  • Supporting customer and client enquiries.
  • Maintaining accurate sales and client information.
  • Assisting with sales-related documentation and reporting.
  • Coordinating information between sales team members and relevant stakeholders.
  • Supporting the achievement of sales and revenue objectives.
  • Providing efficient office coordination and general administrative assistance.
  • Maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is designed to help the sales team operate efficiently while supporting the growth of revenue within the public-sector and regional markets. The equivalent SABC Sales Assistant profile published for another region confirms the emphasis on office coordination, customer assistance and directing sales leads to the relevant sales team.

Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Good communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Good administrative and organisational abilities.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to work effectively with a sales team.
  • Professional telephone etiquette.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • A customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Education and Experience

The publicly accessible search results did not provide enough reliable information to confirm the exact minimum qualification and experience requirements for the Mpumalanga version of this vacancy.

Applicants should therefore check the official SABC vacancy profile before submitting an application and ensure that their qualifications and experience match the stated requirements.

Who Can Apply?

This position may be suitable for candidates with experience or qualifications in areas such as:

  • Sales administration
  • Customer service
  • Business administration
  • Marketing
  • Sales support
  • Office administration
  • Media or broadcasting
  • Client services

Applicants should use the official vacancy requirements as the final authority on eligibility.

About SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is South Africa’s national public broadcaster, operating across television, radio and digital media.

The Sales division supports the commercialisation of SABC’s media platforms and works with clients and agencies to generate advertising and other commercial revenue.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official SABC careers/recruitment platform and submit the required application information and supporting documents.

Before applying, check the official vacancy page carefully for:

  • Minimum qualification requirements
  • Required experience
  • Closing date
  • Vacancy/reference number
  • Application instructions
  • Any required supporting documents

Important: Applicants should apply only through the official SABC recruitment process and should not pay anyone to apply for or secure a job.

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