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<p>Freedom of Information Programme Assistant<br />
Part time position – 2 days per week</p>
<p>The Freedom of Information Programme (FOIP) utilises the Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000 to extend the boundaries of freedom of information and amass an archive of released materials for public use. FOIP also creates awareness of, compliance with and use of the access to information law by assisting researchers, individuals and organisations, undertaking research and providing education and training. </p>
<p>The primary responsibilities of the position are to assist the FOIP Coordinator to: draft and submit requests for information on behalf of the public and partner organisations; undertake research and writing associated with the requests including drafting of correspondence, appeals against refusals of access to information, and complaints to relevant authorities; consult with and make submissions to governmental bodies regarding requests and the related law; and, disseminate information through e-mail and website up-dates.</p>
<p>Applicants must demonstrate that they satisfy the following essential criteria: experience in law, journalism, communications, cultural studies, or some related field; research and analysis skills; written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organisational skills; basic computer skills; and ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently with minimal supervision. </p>
<p>Please contact Kate Allan at 011 717 1941 or on [email][email protected]</a> for a job description and selection criteria.</p>
<p>Struggles for Justice Programme Archival Assistant<br />
Full time position</p>
<p>The Struggles for Justice Programme (SFJ) is dedicated to preserving and creating access to collections of records that document struggles against Apartheid, as well as struggles still being fought in Southern Africa. Through the search, retrieval and preservation of hidden or forgotten narratives, SFJ carries the original motivations behind the formation of SAHA in 1988.</p>
<p>The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist the SFJ Programme Co-ordinator in managing the arrangement and description of SAHA’s archival records. As part of these duties, the Assistant Archivist will: conduct retrospective work by securing donor agreements for new or legacy collections; create or enhance indexes for recent and legacy collections; maintain and update a database correlating to SAHA’s large poster collection; file and catalogue posters, photographs and multimedia; assist in the digitisation of SAHA’s existing collection of oral histories; and participate in various outreach projects conducted by the Programme.</p>
<p>Applicants must demonstrate that they satisfy the following essential criteria: demonstrated academic competence in South African history, politics, journalism or a related field; experience in the heritage sector, including work in archives, libraries, museums, or NGOs; demonstrated dependability, flexibility and excellent oral and written communication skills; as well as the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and working independently and efficiently with minimal supervision. </p>
<p>Please contact Sam Jacob at 011 717 1941 or on [email]<a href=
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