ARCHIVIST

SAHETI School; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SAHETI School invites applications for an experienced Archivist to manage, preserve, catalogue and promote the Maria Katrakis South African Hellenic Archives and the School’s historical collections. The role will work closely with the Archives Committee to support research access, database reconstruction, digitisation and educational engagement.

The successful candidate will contribute to archival projects, provide access to researchers, and help develop educational engagement initiatives around

Qualifications

• Experience as an archivist is required.
• Ability to manage and catalogue archives.
• Experience with digitisation projects is preferred.
• Ability to support research access for users.

Responsibilities

• Manage, preserve, catalogue and promote the Maria Katrakis South African Hellenic Archives and the School’s historical collections.
• Work with the Archives Committee to support research access, database reconstruction, digitisation and educational engagement.

Skills

Archivist experience

Organisational skills

Research access support

Digitisation experience

Job description

SAHETI School is an independent, co-educational, English-medium school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, whilst promoting the values and ethos of Hellenism. The school is situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

We are seeking a suitably experienced and organised Archivist to manage, preserve, catalogue and promote the Maria Katrakis South African Hellenic Archives and the School’s historical collections. The successful candidate will work closely with the Archives Committee to support research access, database reconstruction, digitisation and educational engagement.