If you are looking for the latest NFVF Vacancies 2026, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), has announced exciting employment opportunities under the Seventh Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP7).
The programme seeks to recruit South African graduates and unemployed youth to support the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa (NARSSA) and Provincial Archives in a nationwide digitisation project. Successful candidates will gain valuable practical experience while contributing to the preservation of South Africa’s documentary heritage.
About the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture responsible for promoting and developing South Africa’s film and video industry. Through various funding and employment initiatives, the NFVF supports skills development, job creation, content production, and preservation of the country’s audiovisual heritage.
The Seventh Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP7) aims to create employment opportunities for young South Africans while strengthening archival preservation through the digitisation of historical records.
Available Position
Assistant Archivist (Multiple Posts)
The programme offers approximately 200 positions across South Africa in the following provinces and locations:
- Western Cape – Cape Town (10 Posts)
- KwaZulu-Natal – Ulundi, Durban, Pietermaritzburg (22 Posts)
- North West – Mahikeng (22 Posts)
- Limpopo – Polokwane, Makwarela, Giyani, Lebowakgomo (20 Posts)
- Mpumalanga – Mbombela (22 Posts)
- Eastern Cape – Qonce, Gqeberha, Mthatha (22 Posts)
- Gauteng – Kagiso, Johannesburg (22 Posts)
- Northern Cape – Kimberley and Districts (22 Posts)
- Free State – Bloemfontein (15 Posts)
- National Archives and Records Service of South Africa (Pretoria) – 23 Posts
Areas of Work
Successful candidates may be assigned to one or more of the following functions:
- Arrangement and description of archival records.
- Digitisation of archival materials.
- Records management.
- Oral history projects.
- Client services.
- Appraisal and disposal of records.
- Preservation and conservation.
- Sound preservation.
- Digital archiving.
- Videography and editing.
- Strong room maintenance.
- Reading room management.
- Capacity building initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:
- Four-year Diploma or Three-year Degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Records Management
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
- Heritage Studies
- Information and Communication Technology (for applicable roles)
Some positions may specifically require:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Archives and Records Management.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Meet the minimum qualification requirements for the selected position.
- Indicate the preferred site when applying in provinces with multiple locations.
Please note: Individuals who have previously participated in Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) projects are discouraged from applying.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
- Certified copies of academic qualifications and certificates.
- Certified copy of Driver’s Licence (Code 10 with PDP where applicable).
Selection Process
Successful applicants will undergo:
- Citizenship verification.
- Criminal record checks.
- Qualification verification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The NFVF reserves the right not to make an appointment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their applications to:
Important:
- Clearly indicate the relevant job reference number in the email subject line.
- If applying within a province that has multiple sites, specify your preferred location.
Important Dates
- Opening Date: 15 July 2026
- Closing Date: 03 August 2026 (16:00 hours)
Late applications will not be considered.
Why Join the PESP7 Digitisation Project?
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable practical experience in archives and records management.
- Contribute to preserving South Africa’s documentary heritage.
- Develop professional skills in digitisation and archival management.
- Work alongside experienced professionals within national and provincial archives.
- Enhance future career opportunities in the heritage, archives, information management, and cultural sectors.
Final Thoughts
The NFVF PESP7 Vacancies 2026 provide an outstanding opportunity for unemployed South African graduates to gain meaningful work experience while contributing to one of the country’s largest archival digitisation initiatives. If you meet the eligibility requirements and are passionate about preserving historical records, submit your application before 03 August 2026.
