SABC Compliance Officer Internship 2026 – 30 Vacancies for Graduates

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is offering an exciting opportunity for graduates through its Compliance Officer Internship, with 30 positions available across Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The programme is linked to the SABC’s National Compliance and Dealer Validation Programme and offers graduates valuable practical experience in compliance inspections, data management, research, stakeholder engagement and revenue recovery.

The SABC Compliance Officer vacancies are suitable for graduates who hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 or higher and are interested in gaining practical experience in regulatory compliance and field-based operations.

SABC Compliance Officer Internship 2026

Position: Compliance Officer x30
Position ID: 13395
Employment Type: Internship
Programme Duration: 12 months
Division: Sales: TV Licences
Provinces: Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 10 September 2026

The successful interns will work as TV Licence Inspectors as part of a national programme aimed at improving the accuracy of the TV Licences database, increasing compliance among businesses and retailers, and recovering outstanding TV Licence revenue.

The programme is designed to provide graduates with hands-on experience rather than being limited to office-based work. Compliance Officers will conduct field visits, verify information, engage with businesses and retailers, capture data and support compliance activities.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the SABC Compliance Officer Internship, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 or higher in one of the following fields:

• Data Analytics
• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Commerce
• Economics
• Public Administration
• Law
• A related discipline

Applicants must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience or familiarity with data-capturing tools, mobile applications, CRM systems or database platforms will be advantageous.

Successful candidates must be willing and able to learn how to use the SABC’s TV Licences database system and automated point-of-sale validation tools.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

One of the main responsibilities will be conducting physical compliance inspections at businesses, hospitality establishments, eateries, pubs and retail outlets.

Compliance Officers will verify the number of television sets at establishments and check whether the appropriate TV Licence is in place. They will also verify licence classifications, account status and other information recorded on the TV Licences database.

Where non-compliance is identified, officers may issue penalties in accordance with the relevant TV Licence Regulations and Broadcasting Act No. 4 of 1999.

The role will also involve identifying businesses that may be incorrectly using domestic TV licences for business purposes and updating establishment information in real time.

Dealer Validation and Retailer Support

Interns will also visit retailers and dealers to determine whether the automated TV Licence validation system is correctly configured and being used.

They may assist with training retail employees on identifying the correct TV Licence classification, using validation tools and understanding their legal obligations.

Compliance Officers will record training activities and retailer compliance information on the relevant systems and escalate non-compliant retailers where necessary.

Research, Data and Revenue Support

Another important part of the internship involves conducting surveys to understand why businesses may not be complying with TV Licence regulations.

Interns will gather both qualitative and quantitative information and document their findings in standardised inspection reports.

They will also identify outstanding TV Licence fees, explain available payment options and assist with registration and payment initiation where possible.

Accurate data collection and registrations will contribute to the SABC’s programme target of unlocking approximately R100 million in outstanding revenue.

Final Thoughts

The SABC Compliance Officer Internship 2026 provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience in compliance, data analysis, field inspections, research, database management and stakeholder engagement.

With 30 internship positions available, graduates with relevant NQF Level 7 qualifications should consider applying before the closing date.

How to Apply