Thursday, 23 May 2013

ADVERTISED POST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE PRETORIA


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.

 

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