Applications Open for the National Film and Video Foundation PESP7 Digitization Project Internship Programme 2026
Applications Open for the National Film and Video Foundation PESP7 Digitization Project Internship Programme 2026. The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in response to the seventh Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP7), is looking to recruit South African graduates and unemployed youth (aged 35 and younger) to assist with the digitization project for the National Archives and Records Services of South Africa (NARSSA) and its Provincial Archives.
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The project is expected to begin on 24 August 2026 and will operate across all nine provinces, including several provincial archive sites and the National Archives in Pretoria.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to suitably qualified South African graduates and unemployed young people aged 35 or younger.
Applicants should have completed a relevant diploma or degree aligned with archival work, records management, information science, film, sound, heritage or information technology.
Candidates who previously participated in PESP projects are discouraged from applying.
Applicants applying in provinces with more than one project site must clearly indicate the preferred site in their application.
Available Assistant Archivist Posts
1. Western Cape Assistant Archivists: 10 Posts
Reference number: WC.01 – Assistant Archivist
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Number of positions: 10
Areas of Work
Successful candidates may assist with:
- Arrangement and description of archival records
- Digitization of archival records
- Client services
- Oral history
- Appraisal
- Records management
- Capacity building
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in one of the following fields:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
2. KwaZulu-Natal Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: KZN.01 – Assistant Archivist
Locations: Ulundi, Durban and Pietermaritzburg
Number of positions: 22
Applicants must indicate the site for which they are applying.
Areas of Work
- Arrangement and description
- Digitization of archival records
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
3. North West Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: NW.01 – Assistant Archivist
Location: Mahikeng, North West
Number of positions: 22
Areas of Work
- Oral history
- Arrangement and description
- Digitization
- Videography
- Video editing
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
4. Limpopo Assistant Archivists: 20 Posts
Reference number: LMP.01 – Assistant Archivist
Locations: Polokwane, Makwarela, Giyani and Lebowakgomo
Number of positions: 20
Applicants must specify their preferred Limpopo project site.
Areas of Work
- Arrangement and description
- Appraisal
- Records management
- Digitisation
- Oral history
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
5. Mpumalanga Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: MP.01 – Assistant Archivist
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Number of positions: 22
Areas of Work
- Appraisal
- Arrangement and description
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a diploma or degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
6. Eastern Cape Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: EC.01 – Assistant Archivist
Locations: Qonce, Gqeberha and Mthatha
Number of positions: 22
Applicants must indicate the Eastern Cape site for which they are applying.
Areas of Work
- Arrangement and description of archival records
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Three-year bachelor’s degree in Archives and Records Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management
7. Gauteng Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: GP.01 – Assistant Archivist
Locations: Kagiso and Johannesburg
Number of positions: 22
Applicants must indicate whether they are applying for Kagiso or Johannesburg.
Areas of Work
- Records management
- Arrangement and description
- Preservation and conservation
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
8. Northern Cape Assistant Archivists: 22 Posts
Reference number: NC.01 – Assistant Archivist
Locations: Kimberley and districts within Francis Baard, John Taolo Gaetsewe, ZF Mgcawu, Pixley ka Seme and Namakwa
Number of positions: 22
Applicants should clearly indicate the district or site for which they are applying.
Areas of Work
- Oral history
- Conservation
- Digital archiving
- Arrangement and description
- Appraisal and disposal
- Records management
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a diploma or degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Heritage Studies
- Film Studies
- Information and Communication Technology
9. Free State Assistant Archivists: 15 Posts
Reference number: FS.01 – Assistant Archivist
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Number of positions: 15
Areas of Work
- Arrangement and description
- Strongroom maintenance
- Reading-room management
- Digitization
- Records management
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
10. NARSSA Pretoria Assistant Archivists: 23 Posts
Reference number: NARSSA.01 – Assistant Archivist
Location: National Archives and Records Service of South Africa, Pretoria
Number of positions: 23
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Areas of Work
- Arrangement and description
- Strongroom maintenance
- Reading-room management
- Records management
- Digitization
- Oral history
- Conservation
- Sound preservation
Minimum Qualification
Applicants must have a four-year diploma or three-year degree in:
- Archival Studies
- Information Science
- Records Management
- Film Studies
- Sound Engineering
Summary of Available Positions
| Province or site | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Western Cape | 10 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 22 |
| North West | 22 |
| Limpopo | 20 |
| Mpumalanga | 22 |
| Eastern Cape | 22 |
| Gauteng | 22 |
| Northern Cape | 22 |
| Free State | 15 |
| NARSSA Pretoria | 23 |
| Total | 200 |
What Successful Candidates May Do
Depending on the province and project site, appointed Assistant Archivists may assist with:
- Digitizing physical archival records
- Scanning and organizing historical documents
- Describing and arranging archival collections
- Supporting records-management activities
- Assisting with oral-history projects
- Preserving film, sound and documentary records
- Supporting appraisal and disposal processes
- Managing reading-room services
- Maintaining strongrooms
- Providing client and research services
- Supporting archival conservation
- Capturing and maintaining digital records
- Assisting with videography and editing
Documents Required
Every application must include:
- Copy of CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Driver’s License (Code 10 and PDP where applicable)
- Certified copies of qualifications and certificates
Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear and correctly attached before sending the email.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email to the National Film and Video Foundation.
Click here to apply for NFVF PESP7 Digitisation Internships 2026
Email address: pesp7internship@nfvf.co.za
Closing Date: 03 August 2026
Important Notes:
- Suitable candidates will be subjected to citizenship verification, criminal checks, and qualification verification.
Applications not responded to within 30 days of the closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
The NFVF reserves the right not to make an appointment.
