DPSA Seeks Talented ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRONG ROOM MAINTENANCE (PRESERVATION) for Government Team

Job Title:	ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRONG ROOM MAINTENANCE (PRESERVATION)
Company:	DPSA
Job Reference:	DSAC-10/08/2025
Category:	Government
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-08-12T18:53
Closing Date:	2025-08-16T20:52
Salary:	ZAR 326875 - 468459 per year

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRONG ROOM MAINTENANCE (PRESERVATION) - Job Description

Introduction

Pretoria, 2025 Government Jobs this week | DPSA Seeks Talented ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRONG ROOM MAINTENANCE

Responsibilities

2025 Government Jobs this week, Administer and maintain the storage of collections in the Strong Rooms of the National Archives; Monitor environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity) to ensure compliance with preservation standards; Support the development and the implementation of an integrated pest management strategy; Conduct inspections to identify risks in the strong room; Monitor the collections in the strong rooms;

Coordinate and manage the routine cleaning of strong rooms (housekeeping); Assist with the implementation of disaster preparedness and response procedures in the strong room; Assist with the Development of the Preservation Guidelines and Procedures; Gather and review information on current preservation practices; 2025 Government Jobs this week | DPSA Seeks Talented ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRONG ROOM MAINTENANCE, Conduct basic research on national and international standards for archival preservation; Assist in developing institutional standards and guidelines for Storage and handling of Archival Materials; Coordinate the implementation of the disaster management plan for NARSSA; Conduct risk assessment and condition assessment of archival collections;

Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing the disaster plan; Conduct training for salvage operations for records after disaster; Supervise subordinates.

Required Qualifications

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Archival studies/Information Science/Records Management or relevant Archival qualification;

2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years at an Archivist level in Preservation environment; Knowledge of Public Service Regulation;

Knowledge and understanding of International Standards on Care of Archival Material; Knowledge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations; Knowledge of facilities maintenance; Preservation Planning; Project Management skills; Good Communication and interpersonal relations; Presentation skills; 2025 Government Jobs this week, Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Computer Literacy.

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