The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for its Compliance Officer Internship vacancies (30 posts). The opportunities are available in Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, giving graduates a chance to gain practical workplace experience while working on the SABC’s National Compliance and Dealer Validation Programme. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2026.
If you have recently completed a relevant university degree and want to move beyond classroom learning, this internship could give you a chance to build real-world experience. The programme involves field inspections, data capturing, research, database work, stakeholder engagement and helping with TV Licence compliance.
Unlike an internship that keeps you behind a desk all day, this opportunity involves working in the field and visiting businesses, retailers and other establishments.
SABC Compliance Officer Internship 2026 Details
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Organisation: South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Position: Compliance Officer x30
Position ID: 13395
Employment Type: Internship
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.
The programme focuses on improving the accuracy of the SABC’s TV Licence database, encouraging businesses and retailers to comply with TV Licence requirements and helping the organisation recover outstanding TV Licence revenue.
What Makes This Internship Different?
For graduates looking for their first major workplace opportunity, the SABC Compliance Officer Internship offers experience in several areas.
You will not simply be expected to sit in an office and complete basic administrative tasks. The role includes visiting businesses and other establishments, checking information, speaking to people, collecting data and updating records.
You could gain practical exposure to:
Compliance inspections.
Data capturing.
Database management.
Research.
Customer and stakeholder engagement.
Retailer validation.
Revenue recovery.
Mobile applications.
CRM systems.
Reporting.
Field operations.
This combination could help graduates develop skills that are useful in compliance, business administration, data-related work and public-sector environments.
Who Can Apply for the SABC Internship?
The internship is aimed at graduates who have completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 or higher.
Your qualification should be in one of the following fields:
Applicants should also be comfortable working with computers and have good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Particular attention is given to:
Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft Outlook.
Experience with data-capturing tools, mobile applications, CRM systems or database platforms will be an advantage.
You do not necessarily need to have experience with the SABC’s systems already. Successful candidates will be expected to learn how to use the TV Licences database system and automated point-of-sale validation tools.
What Will a Compliance Officer Do?
One of the biggest parts of the role will involve carrying out physical compliance inspections.
Interns may visit businesses, hospitality establishments, restaurants, pubs, eateries and retail outlets.
During these visits, they will check information relating to television sets and TV Licences.
The work can include:
Visiting businesses and other establishments.
Checking the number of television sets at an establishment.
Verifying whether the correct TV Licence is in place.
Checking licence classifications.
Checking account information and status.
Comparing information with the TV Licences database.
Updating establishment information.
Identifying possible cases of non-compliance.
Reporting findings through the required systems.
Supporting TV Licence compliance activities.
Where non-compliance is identified, Compliance Officers may issue penalties in accordance with the relevant TV Licence Regulations and Broadcasting Act No. 4 of 1999.
Identifying Incorrect TV Licence Use
Another important part of the job will be identifying businesses that may be using the wrong type of TV Licence.
For example, a business may have information recorded as though it has a domestic TV Licence when it should have a business-related licence.
Compliance Officers will help identify these cases and update the relevant information in real time.
This requires good attention to detail because the information collected during field visits needs to be accurate.
Retailer and Dealer Validation
The internship also includes work with retailers and dealers.
Compliance Officers will visit retailers to check whether the automated TV Licence validation system is properly configured and being used correctly.
Interns may also help retail employees understand how the system works.
Compliance Officers will record information about training and retailer compliance on the relevant systems.
If a retailer does not meet the required standards, the matter may be escalated through the correct process.
Research and Data Collection
Data and research are another major part of this internship.
Interns will conduct surveys to better understand why some businesses may not be complying with TV Licence requirements.
The research may involve collecting both qualitative and quantitative information.
In simple terms, this means gathering information about people’s experiences and opinions as well as collecting numbers and measurable information.
The findings will then be recorded in standardised inspection reports.
This could be useful experience for graduates interested in research, data analysis, compliance, business or administration.
Helping With TV Licence Revenue Recovery
The SABC is also looking to recover outstanding TV Licence fees through the programme.
Compliance Officers will help identify unpaid or outstanding fees and explain the available payment options to businesses and other customers.
Where possible, interns may assist with registration and payment initiation.
Accurate information is important because registrations and payments form part of the programme’s larger revenue recovery goal.
The programme has a target of unlocking approximately R100 million in outstanding revenue.
Skills You Could Gain
A 12-month internship can provide graduates with more than just something to add to their CV.
During the programme, interns could develop practical skills in:
Compliance monitoring.
Field inspections.
Data collection.
Data capturing.
Database management.
Research.
Report writing.
Customer service.
Stakeholder engagement.
Retail support.
Problem-solving.
Computer applications.
Revenue recovery processes.
These skills could be useful when applying for future jobs after completing the internship.
Why Graduates Should Consider Applying
Finding a first job after university can be difficult when employers ask for experience. An internship can help close some of that gap by giving graduates an opportunity to work in a real organisation and deal with real workplace responsibilities.
The SABC programme also covers several areas rather than focusing on just one basic task.
Graduates can gain exposure to fieldwork, technology, administration, research, compliance and communication.
The fact that 30 positions are available also gives eligible graduates a reason to take a closer look at the opportunity.
Before submitting your application, make sure your qualification meets the requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7 or higher.
Your field of study should also be relevant to the areas listed by the SABC, including Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Public Administration, Law or a related discipline.
Applicants should also make sure they are comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
If you have experience with databases, CRM systems, mobile applications or data-capturing tools, make sure this is clearly shown in your application.
Application Deadline
The closing date for the SABC Compliance Officer Internship 2026 is 10 September 2026.
Because the deadline is approaching, eligible graduates should not wait until the last minute to submit their applications.
Before applying, check your CV and make sure your qualification, computer skills and any relevant experience are clearly shown.
How to Apply for the SABC Compliance Officer Internship
There are 30 Compliance Officer Internship positions available under Position ID 13395.
Interested graduates can submit their applications online through the SABC recruitment platform.
Make sure you select the correct Compliance Officer vacancy and complete the online application carefully.
The programme runs for 12 months and offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience in compliance inspections, data management, research, retailer validation and stakeholder engagement.
