Internship Programme

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Date Posted: 19 November 2025 (Posted 7 )

Job Type: Internship

Stellenbosch University

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Job Description

The internship is based on the Stellenbosch campus and will involve hands‑on experience in archival work under the supervision of experienced archivists. Key responsibilities include:

• Accessioning and Cataloguing: Sort, catalogue, and index physical and digital archival material following recognized archival standards.
• Metadata Creation: Build and update finding aids, metadata records, and indexes. Familiarity with controlled vocabularies is beneficial.
• Digitisation: Digitise selected documents, photographs, and other materials in accordance with best practices.
• Research & Reference Services: Assist researchers with reference queries both in‑person and online, and support research projects by retrieving and preparing materials.
• Outreach: Help set up exhibitions and guide visitor groups.
• Administrative Support: Maintain archival databases, manage document storage, and handle environmental monitoring, spatial planning, and relocation of collections.
• Team Work: Provide general administrative and ad‑hoc support as required.

Additional information is also available in Afrikaans.

Job Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Archival Studies, Library & Information Science, History, or a related field.
• Recently graduated; no prior full‑time work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of archival theory, principles, and methods.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Systematic, detail‑oriented approach.
• Proactive, flexible, and service‑oriented attitude.
• Should be able to work collaboratively with a team of experienced archivists on campus.

Preferred Experience (Recommendation)

• Knowledge of digitisation practices and standards.
• Experience with metadata creation and controlled vocabularies.
• Understanding of archival preservation and conservation principles.
• Knowledge of South African history and Stellenbosch University.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable with technology
• Research and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Service delivery and client orientation
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

How to Apply

Open until filled.

To apply for this internship, please visit sun-e-hr.sun.ac.za.