Assistant Archivist at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• The main purpose of this position is to prepare, under the supervision and in consultation with the Archivist (direct line manager) and working closely with other staff at Cory Library for Humanities Research whenever needed, to collect, select, appraise or dispose, accession, submit for digitizing, conserve, secure, and making accessible past and current relevant archival materials (paper-based, other tangible objects, audio-visual, etc.) deposited into the library as part of collection development.
• The incumbent will overall deliver collection development activities related to all special and archival materials at the Cory Library for Humanities research. 

The Requirements

A 3-year Degree or National Diploma in Library and Information Sciences (i.e. NQF level 7) plus approximately 3 years' relevant experience, which includes: 

• Previous work experience or exposure within the GLAM sector, especially Archives or Museums
• Project management assistance experience will be an added advantage
• Currently studying for or a completed post-matric formal educational qualification in Archival Studies, History, Heritage Studies, Heritage Curation, or similar will be an added advantage
• Current professional membership of the South African Society of Archivists (SASA) or any related would be an advantage