Records Assistant

overview

job title: records assistant

faculty: cape peninsula university of technology

department: registar's division -> records & archives department

campus/location:

job type: permanent

occupational function: support / admin

number of positions: 1

annual salary package (incl. Medical aid rate based on principal member only): to be confirmed

advert closing date: 22/2/2026

assist in processing and handling documents, retrieval, archiving and record management systems.

• diploma or degree in archives and records management, library and information science or equivalent qualification
• at least 3 years’ proven experience in information, document, records or heritage management.

• relevant experience in a higher education environment will be an added advantage.

• collect, process, provide access and retrieve records.
• team/department support.
• disposal of documents as per the disposal policy.
• supports the records officer in conducting training for cput staff members on all aspects of the use of the records management system.
• reviews documents for content and, under guidance of the records officer, assigns document classifications and reference numbers.
• ability to adapt to changing environment.
• written and verbal communication.
• managing work (including time management).
• professional/technical knowledge.

closing date: 22 february 2026

for enquiries and assistance with your online application
, please email mr odwa siza, (human capital department) email: sizaod.za or .

nb: please note that this system does not allow applicants to upload cvs. It is thus important that applicants complete all sections comprehensively as failure to do so might disadvantage you. Please update your application on the system with the latest information as this will be the only criteria used for evaluation of your application by our panel.

the cape peninsula university of technology is committed to employment equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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we are also the largest university in the province.