TechCentral is hiring. We're looking for high-calibre technology and business journalists who understand South Africa's ICT sector and want to do original, authoritative work – not aggregation, not churn, not clickbait.
If you're the right person for this, you already know what area you'll be covering. You have followed operators, regulators, listed companies and start-ups. You can tell the difference between a story and a stunt, and you know which executives are worth pursuing for interviews.
What you will do daily:
- Break original stories in South Africa's technology, telecoms, fintech and enterprise IT sectors.
- Present clean, accurate, well-written news and analysis.
- Develop and maintain industry resources at the executive, regulatory and operational levels.
- Cover the key trends shaping the sector – AI, cloud, enterprise IT, digital infrastructure and telecom policy.
- Conduct interviews in written, audio and on-camera form, including on our podcasts and video shows.
- Help shape the newsroom's editorial direction and coverage priorities.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience as a journalist covering technology and business.
- Track record of original reporting.
- Strong writing skills, and a sense of what makes a good story.
- Ability to work quickly without compromising accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of the South African technology landscape.
- Interviewing senior executives and asking the questions that need to be asked.
- Audio, video or podcasting experience is a plus.
what makes it different
TechCentral is a newsroom that values independence, accuracy and credibility. This brand has been built over 15 years by journalists who know the sector and care about the work. Joining TechCentral is an opportunity to produce journalism that is read by the people driving South Africa's technology industry, and help shape what we cover next.
The role is based at our offices in Rivonia, Johannesburg. Remuneration is competitive and based on experience.
To apply, please send your CV and links to your best published work (email protected). All applications will be considered in confidence.