Manager: Records Management X1 (Fixed Term Contract: 3 Years)

Listing reference: siu_000066

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 April 2026

Job category: Archives and Documentation

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: R.09 - R1 .27

EE position: Yes

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, who is passionate to fight against corruption and recovery financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following opportunity to serve the Unit.

Main Purpose: To manage the central registry and all SIU's records management system.

Key Performance Areas (Include but not limited to): Develop, implement, and maintain a SIU records management system in line with National Archive legislation. Manage and monitor the Central Registry for Head Office. Provide advice to stakeholders on SIU's records management system. Ensure that a proper records management system is implemented and maintained in the Head Office and Provincial Offices. Manage subordinates in the section.

Technical Skills: Leadership. Communication. Interpersonal. Presentation and facilitation. Risk Management. Report Writing. Planning and organising. Programme and project management. People management. Relationship management. Financial management.

Required Knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of applicable legislation (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Archives and Records Services Act, etc.). Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process. Knowledge of public sector environment. Sound knowledge of Records Management principles and best practices. Knowledge of project management principles. Ms Office Suite proficiency.

Minimum Qualification and Experience: National Diploma or B Degree qualification in Records Management, Archival Studies, Information Management (NQF 6/7) or equivalent. Project Management qualification would be advantageous. Five years' functional experience in records management, of which 2 years is at a supervisory/ management level.

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit's sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures, and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloureds and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.
• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.