NFVF National Archives Digitisation Project: 100+ Jobs for Unemployed Youth 2026

Imagine gaining hands-on experience in preserving South Africa’s history while earning a paycheck. The NFVF National Archives Digitisation Project (PESP Phase 6) for Unemployed Youth 2026 offers over 100 jobs for young South Africans. This program runs through the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC).

Programme Overview

This project is part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP Phase 6). It focuses on digitizing, preserving, and managing national archives at the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa (NARSSA) in Pretoria, Gauteng. Unemployed youth aged 35 or younger can build skills in a government setting. Applications close on 08 April 2026.

Available Positions

The program has more than 20 roles across categories like archiving, audio-visual work, administration, IT, and entry-level tasks. Here are the main groups:

Archivist Roles

• Archivist: Arrangement and Description (15 posts): Organize and describe archive materials. Needs a diploma or degree in Archival Studies or a related field.
• Archivist: Outreach and Publications (2 posts): Handle public outreach and publish archive info.
• Archivist: Oral History (2 posts): Record and preserve oral histories.

Assistant Archivist Roles

These include Reading Room, Cartographic Material, Strong Room Registers, and Sensitive Records. Most need Grade 12 or a relevant qualification.

Audio-Visual Preservation Roles

• Film & Video Preservation Assistants
• Sound Preservation Assistants
• Legal Deposit Audio-Visual Assistants

Require a diploma or degree in Film, Engineering, Audio Production, or similar.

Administration and Records Roles

• Administration Officer
• Records Management Officer
• Sensitive Records Admin Officer

Need a diploma or degree in Public Administration or related.

IT and Systems Roles

• Systems Administrator (MCSE required)
• IT Support Officer

Diploma or degree in Information Technology needed.

Entry-Level Opportunities

• Scanner Operator
• Archive Assistant Housekeeping
• Conservation Assistant

Open to those with Grade 10 or Grade 12.

Driver-Based Role

• Principal Auxiliary Officer: Requires Grade 12, valid Code 10 driver’s licence, and PDP.

Technical Support Role

• Maintenance Officer: Needs qualification in the built environment.

Minimum Requirements

All applicants must be South African citizens, unemployed, and 35 years old or younger. They also need to meet the specific needs of the role they choose.

Required Documents

Prepare these for your application:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified driver’s licence (if the role needs it)

Applications without all documents will not count.

Screening Process

Shortlisted candidates face checks for citizenship, criminal background, and qualifications.

Important Notes

People who joined past PESP programs should not apply. If you hear nothing in 30 days after 08 April 2026, your application did not succeed.

How to Apply

Send your application to vacancies@nfvf.co.za. Use the reference RECR/PESP 6/03/26. Include all documents and apply before the deadline.

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