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Senior Document Officer

Reference: PM/3818/2017
Package: R447,298.00
Position Type: Permanent
Closing date: 25th August 2017

KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION

The successful candidate will be responsible for the classification and indexing of all documents and content that fall within the central repository in accordance to Parliaments file plan.

Key performance areas will include:
  • Classification and indexing of all documents and content relating to the document/record management 
  • Classification and indexing of all documents 
  • Routing of all indexed documents/content to the required recipients 
  • Weekly update progress reports on file plan status 
  • Training of stakeholders 
  • Project management work 
  • Operation management.
Minimum Requirements:
  •  A Degree / Diploma in Library Science, Information Science, Records Management and / or Knowledge Management and 3 years’ Classifying and/or indexing experience within a Records Management, Document Management, Archival, Library Science Information Management environment.
Skills requirements include:
  • Knowledge of Parliamentary policies and procedures 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills 
  • Must be able to work effectively with people 
  • Adherence to service and standards 
  • Computer literacy skills 
  • Attention to detail 
  • National archiving and records management skills 
  • Knowledge and understanding of archival techniques and practices.
CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2017 at 16:30.

Remuneration comprises a cost-to-company package, which incorporates all the large-company benefits. The Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance contract.

Forward your covering letter and CV (not Z83), containing full personal and career details, certified copies of qualifications and ID and three contactable employment referees, via e-mail to: recruitmentkis@parliament.gov.za (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line).

PLEASE NOTE: The name and reference number of the post/s applied for must always be clearly indicated in all correspondence. Candidates who do not submit the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Services and /or State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments. 

Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be with the interviewed candidates.