Deputy Director: Preservation Management Service

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT SERVICE is listed by DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE (DSAC). The post is based in Pretoria, Gauteng. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

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 Public Finance Management Act with an understanding of relevant policies, prescripts, and legislation; Knowledge of policy development and analysis processes; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Presentation skills; Good communication and Interpersonal relations; Computer Literacy; Project Management Skills; Ability to work under pressure

Duties / Responsibilities

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 storage and handling procedures for preserved materials; Monitor environmental conditions affecting preservation, including temperature, humidity, light, and pests; Ensure appropriate storage facilities and preservation equipment are maintained; Coordinate disaster preparedness and recovery plans for heritage assets and collections; Conduct regular risk assessments to identify threats to preserved materials; Implement measures to protect assets from physical, environmental, and operational risks; Conduct research on emerging preservation technologies, methodologies preservation policies, standards and guidelines-Develop, review and implement preservation, conservation and digitisation policies, standards, procedures and guidelines; Develop standard and best practices to enhance service delivery; Provide advice and guidance on preservation, conservation and digitisation matters; Facilitate awareness and training initiatives on preservation standards and practices; Manage the sub directorate and its performance

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

Applicants must use this link below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.

Notes

Please create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credentials. Once registration is complete, log in to the system and you will be directed to the Welcome Page.

From the Welcome Page, you may browse all vacant positions opportunities listed below. Applicants are strongly advised to complete all information required for the electronic Z83 form on the system before applying for any position.

The Z83 form has been adopted into the system, and applications cannot be processed unless all mandatory fields are completed. After completing your profile and Z83 information, you may apply for any relevant advertised position through the system.

Ensure that your application is fully completed and submitted before the closing date, as incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Once submitted, the system will provide a confirmation message indicating that your application has been successfully received.

The e- Recruitment portal is also accessible via smartphones and other mobile devices. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, Driver’s licence (where required) and qualifications on or before the interview. Should you be in possession of any foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens.

Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should make own arrangement for access to internet connectivity and equipment for this purpose.

Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are shortlisted. The appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record.

If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its Employment Equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes, thus withdrawing this advert by notice on its communication channels. Prior to appointment for SMS post, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by the DPSA, which is an online course endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).

The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms K Ngcobo Tel No: (012) 441 3234

Required Documents

Z83, Qualifications, Certified ID copy, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 97–98
• Open the DPSA circular PDF