Assistant Director: Strong Room Maintenance (Preservation) at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Archival studies/Information Science/Records Management or relevant Archival qualification
• ; 2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years at an Archivist level in Preservation environment; Knowledge of Public Service Regulation; Knowledge and understanding of International Standards on Care of Archival Material; Knowledge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations

DUTIES :

• Administer and maintain the storage of collections in the Strong Rooms of the National Archives; Monitor environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity) to ensure compliance with preservation standards; Support the development and the implementation of an integrated pest management strategy;
• Conduct inspections to identify risks in the strong room; Monitor the collections in the strong rooms; Coordinate and manage the routine cleaning of strong rooms (housekeeping); Assist with the implementation of disaster preparedness and response procedures in the strong room;
• Assist with the Development of the Preservation Guidelines and Procedures; Gather and review information on current preservation practices; Conduct basic research on national and international standards for archival preservation; Assist in developing institutional standards and guidelines for Storage and handling of Archival Materials;
• Coordinate the implementation of the disaster management plan for NARSSA; Conduct risk assessment and condition assessment of archival collections; Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing the disaster plan; Conduct training for salvage operations for records after disaster; Supervise subordinates.