New 2026 Government Jobs: Assistant Director: Archivist – CMIS Division, Pretoria
| Job Title | Assistant Director: Archivist – CMIS Division, Pretoria |
| Company | Government Jobs |
| Job Reference | Director |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-07-08T19:53 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-17T21:53 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 360147 - 487197 per year |
Assistant Director: Archivist – CMIS Division, Pretoria - Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Defence needs an experienced archivist to manage its corporate archival records and records classification systems, based in Pretoria
About the Company
This role is based within the CMIS Division of the Department of Defence
Responsibilities
• Manage corporate archival records, and research, interpret, and analyse relevant higher-level legislation
• Maintain and update the DOD record classification system (DOD File Plan), in both electronic and paper form
• Provide specialist advice to Service/Division staff on records disposal
• Manage subordinate staff, including a formal assessment, training, and development framework
• Develop competency frameworks and training programmes for records management officials
• Present lectures, briefings, and awareness sessions on records management
Required Qualifications
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) plus a Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Records and Archive Management, Information Management, or Information Science
• Minimum 3 years' functional experience in records, registry, archive, or information management environments
• Working knowledge of the Constitution, PAIA (2000), the Defence Act (2002), the National Archives and Records Service Act (1996) and its regulations, the PFMA (1999), and the Electronic Communication and Transactions Act (2002)
• Fair knowledge of records office procedures, and records/archive management, particularly storage and maintenance
Job Benefits and Perks
• Salary of R487,197 – R584,370 per annum (Level 09)
• Based in Pretoria
• Opportunity to shape records management practice across the Department of Defence
How to Apply
Submit a signed, dated Z83 form and detailed CV to the Department of Defence, CMIS Division, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001; hand-deliver to Eco Glades 1, 70 Ribbon and Grass Street, Eco Park, Centurion, 0157; or email Thapelo.Goitsilwe@dod.mil.za and Suzan.Mopeli@dod.mil.za. Enquiries: Maj T.A. Goitsilwe, (012) 649 1540, or Ms K.S. Mopeli, (012) 649 1444. Reference: DHRCM/19/23/26/02