Joernalis

Media24
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 20 hours ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description

Netwerk24 is op soek na ’n puik algemene joernalis om uit Pretoria verslag te doen. Die betrokke verslaggewer moet daartoe in staat wees om berigte te kan ontgin, na te vors en daaroor verslag te kan doen. Die joernalis moet reeds ’n uitgebreide kontaknetwerk hê. Die geskikte kandidaat sal die vermoë hê om die storie agter die storie te gaan haal en met unieke inligting vorendag te kom wat nie elders beskikbaar is nie. Die verslaggewer moet ’n aanvoeling vir digitale joernalistiek hê, en video’s en foto’s kan neem. Die persoon moet ook weet hoe om kunsmatige intelligensie eties en verantwoordelik te gebruik. Die geskikte kandidaat sal blitsig kan skryf en onder druk kan werk. Die verslaggewer moet ook bereid wees om soms ongereelde ure, naweke, vakansiedae en oortyd te werk.

Main Purpose of the Job

Netwerk24 is looking for an excellent general reporter to report from Pretoria. The reporter must be able to source, investigate and report. The journalist should have an existing and extensive contact network. The suitable candidate will have the ability to get the story behind the story and gather unique information that is not available elsewhere. The journalist should have a good understanding of digital journalism, be able to record video and take photos. The reporter should also know how to use artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly. The suitable candidate will be able to work quickly and under pressure. The successful candidate must also be willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and public holidays from time to time.

Pligte

  • Identifiseer berigte.
  • Doen verslag oor brekende nuus en skryf opvolgberigte.
  • Hou 'n netwerk van kontakte in stand.

Job Outputs

  • Identify stories.
  • Report breaking news and write follow-up articles.
  • Maintain a contact network.

Vaardighede en bevoegdhede

  • Die vermoë om met gemak in 'n digitale, multiplatform-omgewing te werk met vaardighede in sosiale media, asook die neem van foto's en video’s.
  • Die vermoë om kunsmatige intelligensie eties en verantwoordelik te gebruik.
  • Uitstekende taal- en skryfvaardighede in Afrikaans.
  • ’n Sterk nuussin.

Skills and Competencies

  • The ability to work comfortably in a digital, multi-platform environment, with skills in social media, photography, and videography.
  • The ability to use artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly.
  • Excellent Afrikaans language and writing skills.
  • Strong sense of news.

Kwalifikasies en ondervinding

  • ’n Toepaslike tersiêre kwalifikasie.
  • ’n Geldige rybewys.
  • Ten minste 5 jaar ervaring as ’n verslaggewer.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A relevant tertiary qualification.
  • A valid driver's licence.
  • At least 5 years’ experience as a reporter.

 

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

 

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Ingevolge Media24 se diensbillikheidsbeleid sal aan geskikte kandidate uit die aangewese groepe voorkeur gegee word.

 

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You'll apply on Media24's own site before 18 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Posted19 October 2026
Closing Date18 November 2026
Media24
Pretoria, Gauteng

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