Archivist: Reading Room (Reference not supplied)

Advertiser: Department of Arts and Culture

Location: Pretoria

Salary: R170 799 per annum (Level 7)
Centre: Pretoria (National Archives of South Africa)

Requirements:
3 year Degree / National Diploma in Information Science, Library Studies or equivalent with majors in History, Information Management in areas such as museums, libraries, archives and heritage institutions. Good communication. Proven research aptitude and knowledge of research methodologies are important. Computer literate. Good Communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to work under pressure. Good client relations.

Duties:
Assist in the Reading Room and Court Enquiries office. Register Researchers. Assist the researchers in utilising computer facilities in the reading room. Ensure the sufficient provision of information brochures. Monitor the resources utilised by researchers in the reading room. Respond to verbal and telephonic enquiries. Supervise staff.

Note:
Shortlisted candidate might be subjected to an aptitude test during the selection process.

The Department of Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and it is its intention to promote representatively in the Public Sector through the filling to this post. Persons whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representatively will therefore receive preference. An indication in this regard will expedite the processing of applications

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the number and the name of this publication to: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Arts and Culture, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001. Applications can also be hand delivered to the Department of Arts and Culture, Kingsley Centre, 2nd Floor, Cnr Church and Beatrix Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria

Note:
Applications are hereby invited from suitably and qualified Person to apply for the following post(s). Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form). All sections of the Z83 form must be completed and signed and the application form should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (including two recent and contactable referees) and Original Certified Copies of the applicant’s ID and educational qualifications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 form (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application it must be done in writing. Failure to submit the required documentation will automatically disqualify applications. No faxes or e-mails will be accepted. The Department reserves the right not to fill the above-mentioned post(s).

Reference number: Not supplied

Closing date: 31 May 2013