Records Manager Job Vacancy

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Records Manager position.
Requirements
  • Graduate in Information Management/Records Management/equivalent
  • IT literacy especially in relation to information management
  • Two years of related experience and  at least 1 year of management on this position,
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of all aspects of information legislation, and of contemporary issues in information legislation policy
  • Strong organisation skills attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to develop effective relationships with staff/external stakeholders, and a customer focused approach to service delivery
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and good team player.
Other duties


  • storing, arranging, indexing and classifying records;
  • facilitating the development of filing systems, and maintaining these to meet administrative, legal, and financial requirements;
  • devising and ensuring the implementation of retention and disposal schedules;
  • overseeing the management of electronic and/or paper-based information;
  • setting up, maintaining, reviewing, and documenting records systems;
  • advising on and implementing new records management policies and classification systems;
  • providing a policy framework to guide staff in the management of their records and use of the employer’s records system;
  • ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations;
  • standardising information sources throughout the organisation
  • managing the changeover from paper to electronic records management systems;
  • preserving corporate memory and heritage;
  • resolving problems with information management by effective use of software and other information management resources;
  • enabling appropriate access to information;
  • responding to internal and/or external information enquiries;
  • advising staff in other departments on the management of their records and information.
  • mail management
  • Coordinating relationship with other units
  • Representing Records unit in meetings as may be required
  • Taking up and delivering on any other activities/projects that may be delegated by management
Candidates with a degree in Library Management are strongly advised to apply.
Please send your CV and remuneration details to: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.