Archivist
Library, Records Management Jobs
- Hwange Colliery Company Limit…
- Expires 14 Aug 2026
- Hwange
- Full Time
Job Description
HCCL HOLDINGS
Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings
VACANCY
ARCHIVIST
Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings, a local mid-tier organisation with investments in Mining, Real Estate, Health Care, Agriculture, Energy, and Financial Services has a vacancy under the Hwange Mining and Processing Company for an Archivist. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who meet the following minimum requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
* Supporting institutional memory preservation, legal and regulatory compliance, business continuity, historical reference requirements and implementation of archival best practices.
* Implement preservation and conservation strategies to protect records from damage and deterioration.
* Oversee scanning, indexing and migration of records to electronic document management systems.
* Ensure adherence to records retention schedules, data protection and archival policies.
* Facilitate timely retrieval of records for staff and authorized users.
* Educate staff on proper records handling and filing procedures.
* Maintain accurate registers and prepare monthly reports.
* Evaluate records for retention, archival and secure disposal.
Qualifications and Experience
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Mature individual (25+ years), with strong analytical and research skills.
* Knowledge of archival preservation principles and practices.
* Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organizational and documentation skills.
* Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to manage archival inventories and retrieval systems.
* Knowledge of disaster recovery and preservation planning.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
* Degree in Archives and Records Management, Library and Information Science, Information Management, Heritage Studies or equivalent.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in an archives or records management environment.
* Professional qualification in Archives Administration or Records Management will be an added advantage.
* Training in digital preservation, archival conservation or electronic records management will be advantageous.
* Computer literacy and knowledge of archival management systems.
How to Apply
Applications from interested qualified candidates accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certified educational and professional certificates are to be submitted on or before 14 August 2026 to:
Email: careers@hwangecolliery.co.zw
NB: HCCL Holdings does NOT recruit through agents nor do we charge any fees for recruitment or job applications.
