NFVF Internships 2026: Opportunities for South African Youth in Archives, Film, and IT

Are you a young South African looking to kickstart your career in archives, film, or IT? The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed youth under 35 to gain real-world skills. This program focuses on digitizing historical records and creating jobs through a national project.

About the Programme

The NFVF Internship Programme 2026 partners with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa. It is part of the Presidential Stimulus Programme, which aims to create jobs, preserve South Africa’s archives, and digitize old content. Interns will work hands-on in areas like archives, film preservation, IT, and administration. The program runs in Pretoria, South Africa, and applications close on 08 April 2026.

Available Internship Opportunities

The NFVF offers many roles across different fields. Here is a breakdown of the positions:

Archival and Records Roles

Archivist – Arrangement and Description: Help organize and describe archival materials.
Assistant Archivist (Various Specialisations): Support archiving tasks in specific areas.
Records Management: Manage and track records properly.
Archivist – Oral History: Collect and preserve personal stories.
Archivist – Outreach and Publications: Promote archives through events and materials.

Technical and IT Roles

Systems Administrator: Maintain computer systems for the project.
IT Support: Fix tech issues and help users.
Scanner Operator: Scan documents and media for digital storage.

Audio-Visual and Media Roles

Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Film & Video Preservation): Care for old films and videos.
Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Sound Preservation): Preserve audio recordings.
Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Legal Deposit): Handle media submitted by law.

Administrative and Support Roles

Administration Officer: Handle office tasks and paperwork.
Sensitive Records Admin Officer: Manage confidential files.
Principal Auxiliary Officer: Provide general support.
Archive Assistant (Housekeeping): Keep archive spaces clean and organized.
Conservation Assistant: Help protect materials from damage.
Maintenance Officer: Fix building and equipment issues.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements depend on the role, but most need a Grade 10 to a degree. Specialized jobs ask for diplomas or degrees in related fields. IT roles may require certifications like MCSE. Some positions need a driver’s licence, such as Code 10 with PDP. All applicants must be South African unemployed youth aged 35 or younger.

Required Documents

To apply, send these items:

An updated CV.
A certified copy of your ID.
Certified copies of your qualifications.
A driver’s licence if the role requires it.

How to Apply

Email your full application to [email protected]. Use the reference: RECR/PESP 6/03/26. Make sure to apply before the closing date of 08 April 2026.

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will hear back. If you get no response in 30 days, your application did not succeed. The NFVF will check criminal records, qualifications, and citizenship. Past participants in the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme should not apply.

Why You Should Apply

This internship lets you work on a key national digitization project. You will team up with government and heritage groups. Build skills in archives, IT, and media that boost your job chances in public service or creative fields.

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