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THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION DIVISION : TECHNOLOGY POSITION : ARCHIVIST: EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT : MEDIA LIBRARIES POSITION ID : 60018678 SCALE CODE : 404 REPORTING LINE : SECTIONAL LEAD: RADIO ARCHIVES CLOSING DATE: 05 AUGUST 2024 Purpose Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content for Umhlobo Wenene FM. Key accountabilities: Manage Radio Archives collection. Acquisition of broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP. Selection of broadcast content with potential archival value from program schedules. Constantly update program schedules and selected programs in consultation with program managers, producers, editors, journalists and presenters. Appraisal of selected and acquired content to establish archival value. Catalogue selected material according to Radio Archives Standards and through thorough research, ensure data integrity. Complete technical duties; e.g. audio editing, compilation of CDs and CD pre-mastering according to Radio Archives Sops and RAB1 standards. Management of audio online and on online storage facilities. Accurate shelving according to Radio Archive Sops. Process client requests, for archive content, according to client requirements, Radio Archives Sops and RAB1 standards. Prepare and submit monthly reports. Adhere to SABC Media Libraries Sops, SABC Archive Policy, SLAs, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice. Minimum Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification B Degree e.g., Information Management NQF Level 7, and an Archivist Certificate At least one year relevant experience Fluency in IsiXhosa; understand, read and write. Fluency in English; understand, read and write Keen interest in the Radio industry Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio Keen interest in the South African cultural landscape Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office
Purpose Select, acquire, appraise, catalogue and preserve SABC radio archive content for Umhlobo Wenene FM. Key accountabilities: Manage Radio Archives collection. Acquisition of broadcast content from a variety of sources according to Radio Archives SOP. Selection of broadcast content with potential archival value from program schedules. Constantly update program schedules and selected programs in consultation with program managers, producers, editors, journalists and presenters. Appraisal of selected and acquired content to establish archival value. Catalogue selected material according to Radio Archives Standards and through thorough research, ensure data integrity. Complete technical duties; e.g. audio editing, compilation of CDs and CD pre-mastering according to Radio Archives Sops and RAB1 standards. Management of audio online and on online storage facilities. Accurate shelving according to Radio Archive Sops. Process client requests, for archive content, according to client requirements, Radio Archives Sops and RAB1 standards. Prepare and submit monthly reports. Adhere to SABC Media Libraries Sops, SABC Archive Policy, SLAs, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice. Minimum Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification B Degree e.g., Information Management NQF Level 7, and an Archivist Certificate At least one year relevant experience Fluency in IsiXhosa; understand, read and write. Fluency in English; understand, read and write Keen interest in the Radio industry Keen interest in technical matters pertaining to audio Keen interest in the South African cultural landscape Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office

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