Archivist: Digitisation of Archival Records – Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport

Archivist: Digitisation of Archival Records, Ref No. CAS 29/2025 (WCG250729-10)
Closing Date
2025/09/08
Reference Number
WCG250729-10
Tracking Number CAS 29/2025
Job Title Archivist: Digitisation of Archival Records, Ref No. CAS 29/2025
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 7
Enquiries Ms C Ngobo at (021) 483 0400
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a service which supports the fostering of a provincial identity and the protection of rights by preserving a provincial archival heritage for use by the government and the nation according to the Provincial Archives and Records Service of the Western Cape Act, 2005 (Act No. 3 of 2005).

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Archival studies or with history as a main subject; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Scanning of records and maps; Digitisation of archival records; Skills development and administration; Stored and managed scanned images on MyContent follow the relevant steps at all times.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework, governing the public service; Registry duties; Storage and retrieval of archival records; Procedures in terms of the working environment; Archival Automated retrieval systems and capturing of meta data; Archival systems and procedures; Digitisation of Archival records; Archival policies and legislation; It will be advantageous to have the following experience: Digitising of archival records; Archival legislation and policies.

Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Teamwork; Writing reports; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

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Archivist: Digitisation of Archival Records
Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
R 325 101
Cape Town, CBD
8 September 2025