Head: Records Mangement and Archiving (B736) at University of Venda

Requirements:

An Honours degree or an equivalent in Records Management and / or Archiving or Information Science or equivalent qualification coupled with at least seven years (7) preferable in records Management and Archiving preferably in Higher Education or a large organization.  The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of relevant current legislation and records management practices.  Computer literacy and English proficiency are essential in this position.  Excellent administration, financial management and supervisory skills coupled with good interpersonal relations are key requirements.

Duties:

• Development, review and implementation of records and archiving policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the management of access to information in terms of Promotion to Access of Information Act.
• Establishment and evaluation of existing systems.
• Monitor and Evaluate the application records management practices in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Ensure the proper implementation of the approved file plans.
• Development of systematic disposal programme and procedure.
• Development and Management of Archiving and Records Section budget and resources.
• Management of Human Resources Development within Records and Archiving Section.