Deputy Director: Preservation Management Service

Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Degree NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Archival Studies/ Library and Information Science/ Conservation Studies/ Archives and Records Management/ Heritage and Cultural Sciences/ Museum Studies/ History or any relevant qualification; 3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in preservation of records, conservation, or any archival environment; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of preservation and conservation principles and practices; Knowledge and understanding of heritage preservation frameworks; Knowledge and understanding of collection management, storage, and environmental control standards; Knowledge records and archives management principles; Knowledgeable in the Pub

Duties

Develop and Implement preservation operational plans, conservation and restoration plans and digitisation strategies.; Coordinate conservation and restoration activities for heritage assets, heraldic artwork, records, and collections; Establish preservation and conservation priorities;; Ensure compliance with preservation and conservation legislation, standards, policies and international best practices; Coordinate digitisation projects to improve access, and safeguard historical records; Maintain preservation databases and information management systems; Assess the condition of materials and determine appropriate conservation interventions; Ensure preventative conservation measures are in place to minimise deterioration; Monitor conservation projects and ensure quality standards are maintained; Manage and Implement care for collections and security measures of strongrooms- Maintain stor

Enquiries

Ms K Ngcobo Tel No: (012) 441 3234

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