National Film and Video Foundation invites South African graduates and unemployed youth to apply for the NFVF Internship Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 08 April 2026
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Programme: Digitisation Project (NARSSA)
Target Group: Unemployed youth (35 years and younger)
About the Programme
The internship programme is implemented in partnership with:
- Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- National Archives and Records Service of South Africa
This initiative forms part of the Presidential Stimulus Programme, aimed at:
- Creating employment opportunities
- Preserving South Africa’s archival records
- Digitising historical content
Interns will gain hands-on experience in archives, film preservation, IT, and administration.
Available Internship Opportunities
A wide range of internship roles are available, including:
Archival and Records Roles
- Archivist – Arrangement and Description
- Assistant Archivist (Various Specialisations)
- Records Management
- Archivist – Oral History
- Archivist – Outreach and Publications
Technical and IT Roles
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support
- Scanner Operator
Audio-Visual and Media Roles
- Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Film & Video Preservation)
- Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Sound Preservation)
- Audio-visual Archives Assistant (Legal Deposit)
Administrative and Support Roles
- Administration Officer
- Sensitive Records Admin Officer
- Principal Auxiliary Officer
- Archive Assistant (Housekeeping)
- Conservation Assistant
- Maintenance Officer
Minimum Requirements
Requirements vary by position, but generally include:
- Grade 10 to Degree qualifications depending on role
- Relevant Diploma or Degree for specialised roles
- IT certifications (e.g. MCSE) for technical roles
- Driver’s licence (Code 10 with PDP for specific roles)
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Driver’s licence (if required for the role)
How to Apply
📧 Email your application to: vacancies@nfvf.co.za
Reference: RECR/PESP 6/03/26
Important Notes
- Closing date: 08 April 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If no feedback is received within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful
- Background checks will be conducted (criminal, qualification, citizenship)
- Previous PESP participants are discouraged from applying
Why You Should Apply
- Gain experience in a national digitisation project
- Work with government and heritage institutions
- Build skills in archives, IT, and media
- Improve employability in public sector and creative industries