About South African National Parks (SANParks)

South African National Parks (SANParks) is the organization responsible for managing South Africa’s 19 national parks. Established in 1926, its primary mandate is to oversee the conservation of the country’s biodiversity, landscapes, and heritage. The organization promotes nature-based tourism to both local and international visitors. The income from these commercial operations helps fund conservation efforts.

Job Description

The Organisation requires the services of Information and Records Management officer. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Degree in Information Science/ Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification
• Higher certificate in Archives and Records Management
• 2-3 years’ work experience in information and records management
• Knowledge of National Archive and Records Services of South Africa act 43 of 1996 as amended
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience of collection development and management
• Manual and electronic filing systems
• Relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge Management systems
• Cataloguing and classification of collections
• Archives and Records Management
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Advising – risk mitigation
• Administrative requirements
• Researching capability
• Planning and Coordination
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Manage the Corporate library and Archives of South African National Parks (SANParks).
• Ensure that records are archived in line with registry procedures.
• Provide input to draft information and records management policies / strategies.
• Filing of records on the EDRMS.
• Assist the Senior Manager in the digitization of records.
• Coordinate the transfer of files to the approved system.
• Ensure that correspondence received internally and externally is administered correctly.
• Responsible for the implementation of the approved file plan.
• Coordinate disposal of records at SANParks in accordance with the retention schedule
• Assist the Senior Manager in the implementation of Knowledge Management systems at SANParks
• Provide administrative support to the department.
• Perform financial, procurement and other office administrative functions.
• Manage the diary of the Senior Manager.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager.

Please Note

• SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications are to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority.