Archivist (GP)
The South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC · Gauteng
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- Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage Radio Archives News & Actuality collection.
- Acquisition of broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP.
- Selection of broadcast content with potential archival value from program schedules.
- Constantly update program schedules and selected programs in consultation with program managers, producers, editors, journalists and presenters.
- Appraisal of selected and acquired content to establish archival value.
- Catalogue selected material according to Radio Archives Standards and through thorough research, ensure data integrity.
- Complete technical duties; e.g. audio editing, compilation of CD's and CD pre-mastering according to Radio Archives SOP's and IASA Preservation Training Programme PTP standards.
- Digitization of the News & Actuality collection.
- Management of audio online and on online storage facilities.
- Accurate shelving according to Radio Archive SOP's.
- Process client requests, for archive content, according to client requirements, Radio Archives SOP's and IASA PTP standards.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports.
- Adhere to SABC Media Libraries SOP's, SABC Archive Policy, SLA's, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification B Degree in Information Management/Library & Information Science/ Archives & Records Management NQF Level 7.
- At least one-year relevant experience.
- Fluency in English; understand, read and write.
- Fluency in Afrikaans; understand, read and write.
- Keen interest in the Radio industry
- Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio.
- Keen interest in the South African news & actuality.
- Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
- Ability to work in a team
- Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge & understanding of archiving services best practice.
- Knowledge & understanding of file formats.
- Knowledge & understanding of archive collections and trends.
- Operating broadcast equipment analogue and digital
- Knowledge & understanding of relevant operating system.
- Preserving Material
- Knowledge & understanding of latest technological developments re sound restoration.
- Knowledge & understanding of sound restoration.
Deadline:28th July,2026