Archivist (GP) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage Radio Archives News & Actuality collection.
• Acquisition of broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP.
• Selection of broadcast content with potential archival value from program schedules.
• Constantly update program schedules and selected programs in consultation with program managers, producers, editors, journalists and presenters.
• Appraisal of selected and acquired content to establish archival value.
• Catalogue selected material according to Radio Archives Standards and through thorough research, ensure data integrity.
• Complete technical duties; e.g. audio editing, compilation of CD’s and CD pre-mastering according to Radio Archives SOP’s and IASA Preservation Training Programme (PTP) standards.
• Digitization of the News & Actuality collection.
• Management of audio online and on online storage facilities.
• Accurate shelving according to Radio Archive SOP’s.
• Process client requests, for archive content, according to client requirements, Radio Archives SOP’s and IASA PTP standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports.
• Adhere to SABC Media Libraries SOP’s, SABC Archive Policy, SLA’s, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice.

Minimum Requirements           

• Relevant tertiary qualification B Degree in Information Management/Library & Information Science/ Archives & Records Management NQF Level 7.
• At least one-year relevant experience.
• Fluency in English; understand, read and write.
• Fluency in Afrikaans; understand, read and write.
• Keen interest in the Radio industry
• Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio.
• Keen interest in the South African news & actuality.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge & understanding of archiving services best practice.
• Knowledge & understanding of file formats.
• Knowledge & understanding of archive collections and trends.
• Operating broadcast equipment (analogue and digital)
• Knowledge & understanding of relevant operating system.
• Preserving Material
• Knowledge & understanding of latest technological developments re sound restoration.
• Knowledge & understanding of sound restoration.

Deadline:28th July,2026