Readvertising: Archivist

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted **24 December 2024** - Closing Date **07 January 2025**

**Division**

**1901 - Library**

**Business Unit**

**1901_02 - Cory Library**

**Minimum experience**

**Associate**

**Company primary industry**

**Libraries**

**Job functional area**

**Other**

**Salary**

**R598 523 - R783 921 per annum**

**Archivist (Grade 14)**

**Library Services Division (Cory Library Section)**

**Main Objectives**

To manage and execute all archival strategies, operations and projects in and of Cory Library in order to transform it into a comprehensive inter-disciplinary studies research archive. Equally, the objective is to make Cory Library a living archive with close connections and meaningful reciprocities with the donor, research, local communities it serves, and in collaboration with regional and national partnerships and collaborative initiatives within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector.

**The Requirements**

A relevant B. Degree (NQF 7) with specialisation in archival studies or heritage management plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes:
- Previous experience in an archive division of a substantial library or archive
- Previous experience managing best practices in archive facilities with a proven ability to conceptualise and manage archives and preservation strategies
- Having worked in a computerised academic or research library/archive
- Previous exposure to digitisation of archive collections

The following would be advantageous:
- Member of the South African Society of Archivists (SASA)- South African Society of Archivists (SASA)- Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)- South African Museums Association (SAMA)- Working knowledge of metadata schemas, including EAD and MODS- Proficiency in IsiXhosa- Project Management skills

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
- Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
- A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.
- Short-listing meeting TBC.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Remuneration per annum (Grade 14)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R598 523

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R783 921

**Closing Date: 7 January 2025**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply. Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission. These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion