Archivist: Afrikaans

CLOSING DATE: 02 JULY 2023

POSITION                    :  AFRIKAANS ARCHIVIST

DEPARTMENT            :  RADIO ARCHIVES

SCALE CODE               :  404

POSITION ID               :  60018708

REPORTING LINE        : SECTIONAL LEAD RADIO ARCHIVES

Purpose

Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content for RSG.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage Afrikaans Archives collection.
• Acquisition of Afrikaans/RSG broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP.
• Selection of Afrikaans 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 RAB1 standards.
• 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 RAB1 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 e.g. Afrikaans,  Information Management NQF Level 7
• At least one year relevant experience
• Fluency in Afrikaans/English; understand, read and write.
• Keen interest in the Radio industry
• Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio
• Keen interest in the South African Afrikaans language landscape
• 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

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