Department of Home Affairs: Internship Program 2022/2023
Department of the Home Affairs: invites unemployed graduates to apply for internship program 2022/2023
Closing date: September 15, 2022
Job Type: Internship
Location: South Africa
Description of the internship
The Department of Home Affairs has more than 350 million inactive and active paper records, and a decision was made to prioritize the digitization of birth, marriage, and amendment records. The identified category of records dates back to 1895, requiring care and reliable systems that have tolerance for digitization purposes. Most of the inactive records are multiplied historical civil registration records in manuscript format and are in dire need of restoration, preservation, and reconstruction.
As such, the Department plans to convert all related records through digitizing paper records to electronic format, for easier handling and storage. The digitization project of all its civic records has been commissioned; the main purpose of the digitization of records will allow for the optimal performance of its main mandate and as such the records will be readily accessible for service delivery purposes.
The Department of Home Affairs seeks to contribute to the job creation goals and strategic priorities of the President’s Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) by hiring unemployed youth on fixed-term contracts to assist with the digitization of their civic records.
The Department, in collaboration with the Department of Employment and Labor, is calling on 18-35 year olds and people with disabilities (PWD) to register with ESSA and apply for this enriching opportunity. Candidates who are already registered with ESSA do not have to visit Job Centers and can apply for these positions online. During the term of the contract, youth will receive ongoing learning and development interventions to enhance their skills for optimal performance and equip them for future job and/or business opportunities.
The following Opportunities are open for applications:
Runner & Prepper (320 posts)
Salary: R5,000 per month
Requirements: Diploma in Document/Records Management or Information Technology
Responsibilities: Retrieve files from shelves Sort and number files Prepare documents for scanning: unfold, remove staples and paper clips, sort by document size, insert separator sheets Batch sort files File and document numbering
Reassembler (200 posts)
Salary: R5,000 per month
Requirements: Diploma in Document/Records Management or Information Technology
Functions: Retrieval of digitized files Return files to shelves Verify files with initial files received from source
Front Desk Clerk (50 Posts)
Salary: R5,000 per month
Requirements: Diploma in Document/Records Management or Information Technology
Functions: Verify received boxes and files Capture and number received boxes and files
Drivers (8 publications)
Salary: R5,000 per month
Requirements: Diploma in Document/Record Management or Information Technology and valid driver’s license
Duties: Load and deliver boxes to digital offices and back to source
Indexer (800 posts)
Salary: R5 500 per month
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Library Science or Computer Science
Duties: Indexing files Sorting and listing files Reassembling files Batch file box
Scanner (400 posts)
Salary: R5,000 per month
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Library Science or Computer Science
Responsibilities: Scanning material using a high volume scanner. Loading the scanner and scan packages Cleaning images
Quality controller (100 publications)
Salary: R6,000 per month
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Library Science or Computer Science
Duties: Carry out quality control for all relevant functions
Team leaders(104 posts)
Salary: R6 500 per month
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Document/Records Management or Information Technology or Computer Science
Duties: Oversee day-to-day activities Assignment of duties (job activity assignment) Manage performance Provide daily/weekly reports to PMO
Technical support (12 posts)
Salary: R9500 per month
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
Functions: Responsible for the IT infrastructure.
Manager(6 Posts)
Salary: R14 250 per month
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Document/Records Management, Information Technology, Library Science or Computer Science
Duties: Manage and lead teams
NB. The fixed-term contract for the young person will be based on the duration of the project, from November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2025. Successful candidates will be based in the Department’s offices in Gauteng and the North West.
Ms. Refiloe Ntsonge – Refiloe.ntsonge@dha.gov.za
Mr. Vusi.Mazibuko – Vusi.Mazibuko@labour.gov.za
Ms Anna Mbale – Anna.Mbale@labour.gov.za
Mr. Sipha Xaba – Sipha.Xaba@labour.gov.za
Keep in mind:
In case you receive notification that you have been selected for pre-selection, you must submit the following documents: Copy of your qualifications and Copy of your identity document.
The selected candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (Citizenship, Credit, Criminal and Qualification Verification).
To apply for a placement, young people are encouraged to visit: https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans to register and apply for the opportunities listed. Applications must be submitted online or by visiting your nearest Department of Labor and Employment Center.
Apply online for the Department of the Home Affairs: Internship Program 2022/2023