Chief Auxiliary Officer: Client Information Services, Ref No. CAS 14/2022 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to render services which supports the fostering of a provincial identity and the protection of rights by preserving a provincial archival heritage for use by the government and the nation according to the Provincial Archives and Records Service of the Western Cape Act, 2005 (Act No. 3 of 2005). This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification);
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience in archival field. 

Recommendation    

Working knowledge and experience in the following:

• Retrieval and automated storage systems;
• Archives environment;
• Archival systems and procedures;
• Current archival policies and legislation;
• Ability to move and carry heavy documents.

Key Performance Areas    

• Supply of archives and to clients in the reading room, governmental bodies and staff;
• Processing of records and stack room management; Proper care and management for the safety of documents;
• Verification of transfers of archives;
• Repacking of archives in stack rooms;
• Printing and affixing of source codes and numbers on records;
• Boxing and re-boxing of archives. 

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Retrieval and automated storage systems;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Interpersonal and organising skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Remuneration    

• R 261 372 per annum (Salary Level 7)

Closing Date: 4th, July 2022