SABC Internships 2026: X59 Internship Adverts Offering At Least X71 Positions Across South Africa

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has launched a major internship recruitment drive for 2026, with opportunities available across broadcasting, journalism, radio, marketing, finance, information technology, engineering, administration, sales, legal services, occupational health and safety, production and other professional fields.

A review of the current SABC recruitment listings shows 59 separate internship adverts offering at least 71 internship positions across several South African provinces.

The opportunities are based mainly at SABC Auckland Park in Gauteng, but there are also internships available in Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein, Polokwane and Mmabatho.

This is therefore a particularly important SABC intake for unemployed graduates and young South Africans looking for workplace experience during 2026.

SABC Internships 2026 Quick Overview

Organisation: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Programme: SABC Internships 2026
Number of internship adverts: 59
Minimum identifiable positions: At least 71
Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo and North West
Date advertised: 3 September 2026
Applications: Online through the official SABC SuccessFactors recruitment portal
Closing dates: Applicants must check the individual SABC vacancy advert
Qualifications: Vary according to the internship

The opportunities cover graduates from a very broad range of study areas, making this one of the more diverse internship intakes currently advertised by the public broadcaster.

SABC Internships in Gauteng

Gauteng has by far the largest share of the current opportunities. Most are based at the SABC’s Auckland Park operations in Johannesburg.

SABC Internships in KwaZulu-Natal

Four internship adverts are currently listed for Durban, including opportunities at Lotus FM and Ukhozi FM.

SABC Internships in the Eastern Cape

Two internships are listed in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha.

SABC Internships in Mpumalanga

Three opportunities are listed in Nelspruit/Mbombela, including positions connected with Ligwalagwala FM.

SABC Internships in the Free State

Bloemfontein has three opportunities, including internships connected with Lesedi FM.

SABC Internships in Limpopo

Limpopo has three adverts representing at least four internship positions.

SABC Internship in North West

Applicants in North West can consider the SABC Technician Internship in Mmabatho.

SABC Internship in the Western Cape

The Western Cape opportunity is based in Cape Town.

Which Qualifications Are Relevant to the SABC Internships?

The SABC intake covers many different occupational areas, meaning there is no single qualification that applies to all 59 adverts.

Applicants should open the individual internship advertisement relevant to them and compare their qualification with the official minimum requirements.

Based on the fields represented by the advertised positions, the intake includes career pathways in areas such as accounting and finance, marketing, journalism, broadcasting, radio production, television and media production, information technology, networking, systems administration, engineering and technical operations, occupational health and safety, business analysis, project administration, legal administration, sales, library and information services, communications and corporate affairs.

However, applicants should not assume that merely studying in a related field automatically makes them eligible. The qualification level, specialisation and other requirements must be confirmed on the individual SABC vacancy page.

Major Career Fields Included in the 2026 SABC Intake

One of the strongest aspects of this internship intake is its diversity.

Graduates interested in broadcasting and radio can explore opportunities involving Metro FM, 5FM, SAFM, Radio 2000, Lotus FM, Ukhozi FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Lesedi FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Phalaphala FM and Channel Africa.

Those interested in journalism and news can consider reporter, bulletin writer/reader, multimedia producer and news-related internships.

Finance graduates have opportunities including Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Financial Coordinator: Vendors and Junior Revenue Analyst.

Technology-focused applicants can consider IT Audit, Systems Administrator, Network Technician, Business Analyst, Technical Operations and Technician internships.

There are also opportunities in marketing, advertising, sales, administration, legal services, occupational health and safety, engineering, information/library services and production management.

How to Apply for SABC Internships 2026

Applications must be completed through the official SABC SuccessFactors recruitment system.

Applicants can use the individual “View and Apply” links in the tables above to access the relevant vacancy.

When you open an internship vacancy, carefully read the complete advertisement before starting your application.

Pay particular attention to the qualification required, NQF level where specified, field of study, location, closing date, responsibilities and any additional eligibility conditions.

Create or sign into your SABC recruitment profile, complete all required fields and upload the documentation requested by the recruitment system.

Make sure you submit the application before the vacancy closes.

Because each internship has its own requisition number, applicants should also keep a record of the number for every position they apply for.

Documents Applicants Should Prepare

Applicants should prepare an updated CV and the educational and identification documents requested by the SABC recruitment system.

Where qualifications are required, make sure the qualification appearing on your CV matches the information entered into the online recruitment system.

Applicants should not claim qualifications, work experience or skills they do not possess.

It is also advisable to make the first section of your CV relevant to the internship. For example, a journalism graduate applying for a reporter internship should make journalism, news writing, multimedia reporting and related experience immediately visible rather than burying it several pages into the CV.

Similarly, an IT graduate applying for Systems Administrator or Network Technician opportunities should highlight relevant technical studies, practical projects and certifications where applicable.

Can You Apply for More Than One SABC Internship?

The current SABC intake contains internships across widely different fields.

Applicants who genuinely meet the requirements of more than one advertisement may consider applying to multiple suitable vacancies, but applications should remain targeted.

There is little value in applying indiscriminately to positions for which your qualification has no connection.

Instead, identify the opportunities that align most closely with your qualification and skills and tailor your application accordingly.

SABC Internship Locations

The 2026 internship intake is not limited to Johannesburg.

While Auckland Park in Gauteng has the largest number of vacancies, opportunities are also available in:

Durban in KwaZulu-Natal; Cape Town in the Western Cape; Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape; Nelspruit/Mbombela in Mpumalanga; Bloemfontein in the Free State; Polokwane in Limpopo; and Mmabatho in North West.

Applicants should check the location carefully before applying, especially where relocation or daily travel may be required.

Important: Check the Closing Date on Every Advert

The SABC vacancy search supplied for this article shows that these internships were posted on 3 September 2026.

However, the vacancy-list extract does not display the individual closing dates.

Applicants must therefore open the specific vacancy they want to apply for and verify the closing date directly on the SABC recruitment system.

Do not wait until the final day to apply.

Online recruitment portals can become busy close to deadlines, and applicants may also discover that they need additional documents or information before completing their applications.

Tools you may find useful:

• SETA Platform
• RDP / BNG Housing Eligibility Checker
• SASSA Grant Eligibility Checker
• SAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility Checker
• Youth Employment Eligibility Checker
• SA Bursary & NSFAS Eligibility Checker
• UIF Benefits Eligibility Checker and Payment Estimator

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Edupstairs Advice to Applicants

This is a large SABC internship intake, but applicants should resist the temptation to submit applications randomly.

Start with your qualification.

If you studied journalism or media, prioritise the journalism, broadcasting and production opportunities. If you studied accounting or finance, examine the finance internships. IT graduates should investigate the systems, networking, IT audit and business-analysis opportunities. Marketing and communications graduates should focus on the numerous marketing, digital, sales and corporate-affairs positions.

Then open each official SABC advertisement and verify the exact requirements.

The requisition number is especially important because several of the internship titles are similar. Make sure the vacancy you apply for is the correct one.

Finally, submit early and keep proof or confirmation of your application where the recruitment system provides it.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How many SABC internship advertisements are available?

The current recruitment list contains 59 adverts whose titles identify them as internships or intern positions.

2. How many internship positions are available?

The adverts identify at least 71 positions when the vacancies explicitly marked x2, x3 or x5 are taken into account.

3. When were these SABC internships advertised?

The vacancy listings show a posting date of 3 September 2026.

4. Are all the internships in Johannesburg?

No. Although most opportunities are located at Auckland Park in Gauteng, vacancies are also available in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo and North West.

5. Are there SABC internships for IT graduates?

Yes. The advertised intake includes positions such as IT Audit, Systems Administrator, Network Technician, Business Analyst and other technology-related roles. Applicants must check the qualification requirements for the individual vacancy.

6. Are there SABC internships for journalism graduates?

The intake includes Reporter, News Reporter, Bulletin Writer/Reader and Multimedia Producer internship opportunities.

7. Are there finance internships?

Yes. Relevant advertised opportunities include Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Financial Coordinator: Vendors and Junior Revenue Analyst internships.

8. Are there marketing internships?

Yes. Marketing-related opportunities are available across several SABC operations and radio stations, including Lotus FM, Channel Africa and SAFM, as well as Corporate Affairs and Marketing and an Eastern Cape Marketing Assistant internship.

9. Are there radio internships?

Yes. The intake includes several opportunities associated with SABC radio services including Metro FM, 5FM, SAFM, Radio 2000, Lotus FM, Ukhozi FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Lesedi FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Phalaphala FM and Channel Africa.

10. Where do I apply?

Applications must be completed through the individual vacancy on the official SABC SuccessFactors recruitment portal.

11. Should I use the same CV for every internship?

Your core CV information should remain accurate and consistent, but it is useful to emphasise the qualification, modules, projects and skills most relevant to the particular internship.

12. Does applying guarantee selection?

No. Meeting the minimum requirements or submitting an application does not guarantee that an applicant will be shortlisted or appointed.

Our Conclusion

The SABC Internships 2026 intake offers one of the broadest sets of graduate workplace opportunities currently available through the broadcaster, with 59 internship advertisements representing at least 71 identifiable positions.

Opportunities span broadcasting, journalism, radio, finance, marketing, digital media, sales, production, administration, IT, engineering, legal services, health and safety and several other disciplines.

Applicants should use the official links provided above, check the complete requirements and closing date for their chosen internship and submit their applications directly through the SABC recruitment system.

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