4 Documentation Control jobs in South Africa
Records Management Expert
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We are seeking a highly skilled Records Management Expert to lead and strengthen our information governance practices. This role ensures that all business records and information are properly classified, retained, secured, and disposed of in line with compliance standards, legislation, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement retention schedules in line with legal and business requirements.
- Design and maintain classification schemes and metadata structures.
- Oversee compliance with records management policies, standards, and regulations.
- Conduct records audits, risk assessments, and ensure corrective actions.
- Provide training and awareness to staff on records and information governance.
- Support digital transformation projects with a strong records management lens.
- Ensure proper handling of sensitive and confidential information.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Records Management, Archival Science, Information Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years' experience in records management or information governance.
- Certifications such as AIIM (Association for Intelligent Information Management) or IRMS (Information & Records Management Society) required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in retention schedules and records lifecycle management.
- Deep understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, ISO
- Ability to design and manage classification schemes and taxonomies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and training delivery skills.
Application Requirements
Please ensure you attach your professional certifications (AIIM/IRMS or equivalent) with your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Information and Records Management Analyst
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Closing Date
2025/09/18
Reference Number
SAS
Job Title
Information and Records Management Analyst
Job Type
Permanent
Division
Business Change and Technology
Department
Information and Records Management
EE Occupational Levels
Level 4 & 5: Skilled, Technical and Academically Qualified
Location - Town / City
Johannesburg
Location - Province
Gauteng
Location - Country
South Africa
Job Advert Summary
To support the implementation and integration of an Information Management Program by ensuring that records management principles are adhered to. The incumbent will assist the manager by ensuring that all records are filed, retained and disposed as per the organisation's policy and procedure.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Matric & Tertiary qualification (degree/diploma) in Library Science, Information Science or related Records Management qualification
Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience in records management
Duties and Responsibilities
Records and electronic content administration
- Assist in the setting up of both physical and electronic records.
- Set up Registries (Records Management Units and Records Centre storages).
- Assist with the appraisal and disposition of public records.
- Assist the Records Manager in the Retention and Disposal Schedules for functions which are common to all Government Organizations.
- Assist in the implementation of the various file plans.
- Provides administrative support in organising and maintaining all intellectual property (IP) of the organisation.
- Establishing the standards and controls to reliably archive and retrieve records as well as ensure compliance with external audits andrelated legislative frameworks.
- Standardise information sources throughout the organisation.
- Retrieval of Project Files Reports and Proposals requested from Archives (Offsite storage).
Documentation Development & Maintenance
- Acquire datasets, organise and disseminate, and provide content management search services.
- Capturing, distribution, use, storing, protection and disposing of the organizations information.
- Train and supervise records staff.
- Manage the changeover process.
Ad hoc tasks
- Perform ad hoc task when required by line manager.
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
Registry Clerk: Records Management, Ref No. DOTP 83/2025
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The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for competent individual to render a registry service to the department.
Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
RecommendationNone.
Key Performance AreasProvide registry counter services; Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence; Render an effective filing and record management service; Operate office machines in relation to the registry function; Process documents for archiving and/ disposal; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
CompetenciesA good understanding of the following: Registry duties and practices; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Ability to capture data, and operate computer.
RemunerationR R per annum (Salary Level 5)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Attachments (if applicable)Document Management Technical Specialist
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Document Management Technical Specialist
Our client in the financial services sector has an opportunity for an
Document Management Technical Specialist
in Cape Town.
Output/Core Tasks:
Task estimations & work allocation recommendations
• Impact analysis assessments
• Developed and designed new systems / programs / interfaces
• System application / performance benchmarking information
• Implemented updates / releases of 3rd party packages
• Execution of disaster recovery processes
• Proof of concepts
• Monitored progress of technical tasks
• Operational procedures documentation
• Testing – data conversion, performance, system, regression, integration
• Production support and standby duty, Product evaluation
Qualifications and experience required:
• Relevant IT degree or diploma or minimum of 2 years Document Management experience
• Application support for document generation suite or comparable software
• Solutions development and design
• Database skills
• Knowledge of current document management business processes
• Ability to manage problems and liase with relevant infrastructure support areas to resolve the problem timeously
• MS .NET C# development experience is optional
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