DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE
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
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
CLOSING DATE : 31
May 2013
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from
suitably and qualified
Person
to apply for the following post(s).
Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any
Government department or online at www.gov.za.
All sections of the Z83 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 (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).
POST : Librarian
SALARY
: R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · Three
year Degree/National Diploma in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent
qualification. ·3 year’s
relevant experience, · Knowledge of Library
and information services, · Knowledge
of government administration.· Project
management skills.· Knowledge of
relevant legislations. · Report
writing Skills · Good
communication and interpersonal relations · Computer
literate. · Problem
solving.
DUTIES
: · Provide
administrative and logistical support to the Directorate and for Council Members · Monitor
and evaluate expenditure of conditional grant for public libraries in the
provinces · Administer
the process of reconstitution of National Council for Library and Information
Services and the Legal Deposit Committee · Develop
and monitor database for public libraries · Ensure
compliance with the acts such as Legal Deposit act, National Library of SA act,
South African Library for the Blind, and National Council for Library and
Information Services act.
POST : Audio Visual
Archivist: Sound Preservation
SALARY : R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · 3
year Degree/ National Diploma in Sound or Audio Engineering or ICT or
equivalent qualification with a working knowledge of sound and related
audio-visual formats · Relevant
experience preferable in digital sound restoration, general historical events
pertaining to South Africa and a working knowledge on South African Music and
recording history · Knowledge of the Historical events and South African recording history · Basic
repair of sound recordings · Basic
preservation rules for sound recordings etc, · Sound
equipment (clean, operate, etc) · Climatic
conditions of storage and vaults · Different
types of formats of sound recordings and recognise them · Digital
restoration of sound recordings · Databases
and Data coding/cataloguing of audio-visual material · Digitisation
of audio-visual material · Understanding
mass digital asset management systems.
DUTIES
: · Evaluation of
all sound formats for production of technical records · Do
appraisal and accessioning of all sound formats, · Care,
repair and restoration of sound recordings, · Quality
control of duplications and returned material · Arrange
for delivery and return of all sound material to the laboratories, · Preparation
of sound material for access at client services section, · Operation
of different types of equipment to access material, · Maintenance
of Vaults and Storerooms, · Select
material from donations for preservation, · Sorting,
marking off, written acknowledgement, attending and storing of sound recordings
received, · Providing
source codes to new material groups, · Assist
with compiling a list of the contents of each sound vault, · Checking
accuracy of lists · The sorting,
packaging and marking and storing of donations, · The
describing and indexing of information regarding the donation, · Keeping
and updating of a register of donated and received material, · Sorting,
arrangement, description and storing of new items, · Stocktaking
, numbering, stamping, indexing and data coding of new and backlogged items, · Writing
of thank you letters, · Preservation
measures re collections, · Supply
information on the collections for the website and client services and outreach
units, · Compile
reports weekly, monthly and annually on all aspects of the collection and
preservation thereof, · Identify
hiatuses in the collection, · Source
and operate relevant equipment for the long term preservation of the material · Select
material for digitization programmes, · Do
digital restoration of recordings for preservation in Mass Digital Asset
Management Systems
POST : Audio Visual
Archivist: Film and Video Preservation
SALARY : R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · 3
year Degree/ National Diploma in Film or Information Management or equivalent
qualification with a working knowledge of the preservation of film and video and
related audio-visual formats, · Relevant
experience preferable in cinematographic film work, general historical events
pertaining to South Africa and a working knowledge on South African film
history.
DUTIES :
· Evaluation
of all film and video formats for production of technical records · Do
appraisal and accessioning of all film and video formats, · Care,
repair and restoration of videos · Quality
control of duplications and returned material · Arrange
for delivery and return of all film and video material to and from the
laboratories· Preparation
of film and video material for viewing at client services section· Operation
of different types of equipment to access material · Maintenance
of Vaults and Storerooms· Monitor
temperature and humidity in vaults and keep daily registers thereof· Select
material from donations for preservation· Sorting,
marking off, written acknowledgement, attending and storing of films and videos
received· Providing source codes to new
material groups· Assist with
compiling a list of the contents of each film and/or video vault· Checking
accuracy of lists· The sorting,
packaging and marking and storing of film and video donations· The
describing and indexing of information regarding the donation· Keeping
and updating of a register of donated and received material · Stocktaking
, numbering, stamping, indexing and data-coding of new and backlogged items · Writing
of thank you letters · Preservation
measures and interventions for film and video collections · Supply
information on the collections for the website and client services and outreach
units · Compile
reports weekly, monthly and annually on all aspects of the collection and
preservation thereof · Identify
hiatuses in the collection, · Source
and operate relevant equipment for the long term preservation of the material · Select
material for digitization programmes.
POST : Audio-visual
Archivist: Related Materials
SALARY : R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · BA
degree or equivalent diploma with History, Literature, Information Management
or one of the Performing Arts as major subject · 3
years’ experience in and Archives or related institution with proven extensive
knowledge of the performing Arts · Knowledge Archives Act and other legislation which
impacts on Client Services · Training
strategies, methods and best practices · Supervisory
and management principles · Computer
skills · Arrangement and Description · Reading
Room · Data coding · Supply
Services · Audio-visual
and performing arts industry · Historical
events and South African history · Basic
repair of collections · Basic
preservation rules for different collections · Climatic
conditions of storage and vaults · Databases
and Data coding/cataloguing of collections · Digitisation
of collections · Reading and
Understanding Afrikaans.
DUTIES : · Sorting,
marking off, written acknowledgement, attending and storing of records received · Arrange
and describe existing collections in accordance with the relevant Archival
principles · Keeping a
register of incoming and outgoing correspondence· Supervision
of allocated strong rooms and vaults · Compilation
of Strong room Registers · Compiling
a list of the contents of each strong room · Sorting,
boxing, marking and storing of a donation · Describing
and indexing of information regarding donations in the collection · Assistance
to Researchers using the Reading Room· Handling
of Telephonic and written enquiries· Retrieval
and Storage of Records Records/Publications · Reading
Room Preparation · Respond
to official and non-official enquiries, · Receive and record new records and library publications · Proper
registration of new donations· Sorting, arrangement description and storing of new and
backlogged items · Stocktaking, numbering stamping indexing and data
coding of new and backlogged items · Writing of thank you letters · Basic preservation measures regard collections · Data
coding and digitisation of records.
POST : Archivist:
Book Conservator
SALARY : R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · A National Diploma in
Bookbinding or equivalent. · At least
three years applicable experience in a related environment. · Knowledge and experience in general preservation practices. · Computer literacy. · Good
communication skills. · Good
interpersonal skills. · Good
organizing skills. · Ability to
be innovative. · Ability to
work under pressure.
DUTIES : · Perform conservation
repairs and treatment to all bound archival records and books · Carry out specialised conservation repairs to rare and highly valuable
bound archival records · Investigate,
develop and implement conservation treatment strategies for all bound records · Participate in all efforts to improve preservation management and practices
at the National Archives · Develop
proper protective enclosures for all rare archival records · Test all material purchased for the preservation of archival records · Provide the technical expertise required in displaying all bound
material · Participate in upgrading and
modernising the Conservation Workshop · Identify
equipment and material requirements to carry out conservation treatments and
repairs · Investigate and develop ways in
reducing conservation cost without compromising quality · Provide statistics for reporting purposes · Assist
with training programs in conservation developed by the National Archives · Assist with the institution-wide preservation planning · Participate on the development and management of the Disaster Plan · Participate in the development of the Preservation Policy.
POST : Archivist:
Records Management (x2)
SALARY : R170
799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria
(National Archives of South Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · A recognised three-year Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent qualification with an appropriate major subject, such as History,
Public Administration or Information Management · A relevant post-graduate qualification, such as
Archival Studies, would be a recommendation · One
year working experience in the National Archives Repository or Information
Systems · Proven research aptitude
and knowledge of research methodologies · Proven aptitude for conceptual and analytical thinking
coupled with detail orientation · Good communication (both verbal and writing) and
interpersonal skills essential.
DUTIES : · Appraise
records · Investigate
and comment on records classification systems · Carry
out and report on Inspections · Filling · Train
records managers · Render
administrative support in connection with internal records management tasks.
Note: An
aptitude test will be conducted during the selection process.
POST : Archivist:
Reading Room
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(s).
Note:
Shortlisted candidate might be subjected to an aptitude test during the selection process.
POST : Assistant
Archivist: Photocopying Services: Reading Room.
SALARY : R96 363
per annum (Level 4)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South Africa)
REQUIREMENTS · Grade
12 or equivalent · Good
Communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills · Ability
to work under pressure · Good
client relations.
DUTIES : · Assist in the
Reading Room and Court Enquiries office · Make
photocopies for researchers in the Reading Room · Shelving
and Retrieving of Archival Records- Supplied archival records ·Re-shelved
archival records · Data coding- Data
coding of archival records · Handling
of Data coding forms.
POST : Principal
Messenger/Driver
SALARY : R
81 312 per annum (Level 3)
CENTRE : Pretoria (National Archives of South
Africa)
REQUIREMENTS : · Grade
12 or equivalent qualification · Valid
South African Driver’s license ·Experience
in handling confidential and classified documents ·1-2
years driving experience · Good communication and
interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : ·Collect and
deliver documents, mail and parcels to the correct destination · Driving record keeping of the utilisation of the
allocated vehicle such as logbook, petrol and oil receipts, etc. ·Shuttle
staff on official duties ·Deliver
and collect visa related documents · Do
routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle, report defaults to the transport
rental company and take vehicle for repairs· Driving
officials including on weekends to meetings in and around Gauteng when road
transport is used by the Directorate · Long
distance driving of National Symbols to National Events ·Shuttling
delegates to and from ORT Airport (Including weekends) · Delivering
Film material in Pretoria and Johannesburg ·Render
general Support function.
POST :
Auxiliary
Services Officer (Messenger)
SALARY : R68 010 per annum (level 2)
CENTRE :
Pretoria (National Archives of South Africa)
REQUIREMENTS :
· Abet
Level 3 or equivalent qualification · Experience
in handling classified documents ·
Knowledge of registry procedures and processes · Good communication and interpersonal relations · Ability to handle classified documents
DUTIES
: · Collect and distribute mail
within the National Archives · Sorting
incoming and outgoing mail · Assist
in the issuing of files at registry.
POST
: State
Accountant
SALARY
: R
170 799 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : · 3
year Degree / National Diploma in relevant field · 2
years relevant experience · Knowledge
of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, other legislations · Knowledge
of inter-departmental policies and procedures · The
ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures · Knowledge
of BAS and Persal
· Computer
skills- Excel and Word
· Good
communication skills and interpersonal relations · Ability
to work under pressure.
DUTIES : ·
Payment, calculation and reconciliation of Travel and Subsistence
advances, claims and Foreign exchange · Capture
and authorise BAS payments, journals and Persal transaction · Assist
with salary functionalities · Check,
reconcile and control ledger and suspense account and report on monthly basis · Assist
in compilation of age analysis reporting · Handling
all administrative matters relating to the section · Follow
up on all outstanding Travel and Subsistence claims and deductions from salaries
in this regard.
POST : Finance Clerk
SALARY
:
R 115 212 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : · A
grade 12 certificate or equivalent · Basic
knowledge of financial functions, policies and procedures · Basic
knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations · Knowledge
of Persal and BAS (Basic Accounting System)
· Basic
computer skills on Excel and Word.
DUTIES
: · Capture
calculation of Travel & Subsistence claims, advances and Foreign Exchange · Capture
and compile BAS payments, journals and Persal transaction · Assist
with clearing of account and enquiries on Travel and subsistence · Filing
of Travel and Subsistence section
· Assist
with salary functionalities.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms N
Ngcama : 012 441 3430.
Ms
P Mulaudzi : 012 441 3716.
Ms
B Manqaba : 012 441 3650.
Ms
B Ntinjana : 012 441 3728.
