Assistant Archivist

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted **14 May 2025** - Closing Date **28 May 2025**

**Division**

**1901 - Library**

**Minimum experience**

**Not Applicable**

**Company primary industry**

**Higher Education**

**Job functional area**

**Other**

**Contract term**

**36**

**Salary**

**R401 952 - R539 645 per annum**

**Assistant Archivist (Grade 11) - Three-year contract post**

**Library Services Division**

**The Department - Description of the Department**

**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

**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 scheduled for 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 11)**:
Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R401,952.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R539,645.00

**Closing Date: 28 May 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