NFVF PESP7 Digitisation Internships 2026: 200 Assistant Archivist Positions

Explore an exceptional opportunity with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. We are seeking 200 passionate graduates and young professionals for the PESP7 Digitisation Project Internship Programme 2026. Don’t miss out—applications close on 03 August 2026 at 16:00.

About the Opportunity
Join the NFVF and contribute to the preservation of South Africa’s rich archival heritage. This internship offers a unique chance to work on the seventh Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme, focusing on digitising records held by the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa and its provincial counterparts. The project commences on 24 August 2026, spanning all nine provinces and the National Archives in Pretoria.

Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by 03 August 2026 at 16:00.

Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Archivist, you will be involved in:
– Digitising and arranging archival records
– Supporting records management and client services
– Engaging in oral history and appraisal projects
– Contributing to capacity building and conservation efforts

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligible candidates must be South African graduates or unemployed youth aged 35 or younger, with a diploma or degree in fields such as Archival Studies, Information Science, Film Studies, or Sound Engineering. Prior participants of PESP projects are discouraged from applying.

Benefits
Gain valuable experience in archival digitisation and preservation, enhancing your skills and contributing to South Africa’s cultural heritage.

Locations
Opportunities are available across all nine provinces and the National Archives in Pretoria.

Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
– Abridged CV
– Certified ID copy
– Certified copies of qualifications
– Certified driver’s licence (where applicable)

Verification and Screening
Selected candidates will undergo verification checks, including citizenship and qualification verification.

Important Information
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.

Posted: 17 July 2026