SABC plans to retrench 600 employees - The Mail & Guardian

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Broadcaster cites “poor sales effectiveness, ineffective commercial product, old pricing models and inadequate technology infrastructure” as driving cuts

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Organised labour as well as representatives of the non-unionised employees will be “consulted within a meaningful joint consensus seeking process as mandated by section 189 of the LRA,” the organisation said.said the broadcaster is already consulting to kickstart the process of rentrenchments. “The consultation is in motion at the moment. We are engaging with various stakeholders. We will keep on giving updates as the process unfolds.

“The process of possible job redundancies affects SABC employees at all levels in the corporation, including provinces. The corporation will also extend invitations to employees to apply for voluntary severance packages during the consultation process.” The organisation further added that considering its poor financial situation — which may lead to its complete shutdown — it had to do the cuts.

“The need to improve our efficiency, simplify our structures, as well as align our level of staff to the new operating model is a matter of urgency if we are to begin the journey towards rediscovery and financial viability,” the notice added.These are unprecedented times, and the role of media to tell and record the story of South Africa as it develops is more important than ever. But it comes at a cost. Advertisers are cancelling campaigns, and our live events have come to an abrupt halt.

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