Act now if you’re a fresh NQF Level 6 graduate looking for real‑world experience – the Bafokeng Records and Archives Graduate Programme is accepting applications and the window won’t stay open for long.
What the opportunity is
This is a contract role with Bafokeng’s Records & Archive Department in Rustenburg. You will help keep the organisation’s documents tidy, searchable and accurate. Tasks include sorting files, tagging, adding metadata, checking records for completeness and supporting regular reports.
- Organisation: Bafokeng
- Programme: Graduate Programme – Records and Archives
- Reference No.: 001
- Work Level: Student/Graduate
- Job Type: Contract (less than 6 months)
- Salary: Market‑related
- Location: Rustenburg
- EE Position: No
- Posted: 19 June 2026
Who can apply – eligibility
You must have any completed NQF Level 6 qualification. The study field can be any of the following, or another qualification at the same level:
- Public Management
- Office Administration
- Business Administration
- Records Management
- Information Management
- Library and Information Studies
- Archives‑related studies
- General administrative qualifications
Beyond the qualification, the employer expects you to be motivated, organised, and ready to learn in a team.
What you will gain
The short‑term placement gives you hands‑on experience in:
- Records administration and archiving
- Document control and metadata capture
- Data accuracy and quality checks
- Office administration and information handling
These skills are transferable to future roles in compliance, information management, data support and senior administrative positions.
How to apply – step by step
- Update your CV so it is simple, clean and easy to scan.
- Gather the required documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your qualification
- Academic transcript or record
- Any relevant certificates
- Visit the official vacancy page and click “Apply”: official online vacancy page.
- Upload your CV and the documents listed above.
- Submit the application and keep a copy of the confirmation for your records.
Tips to improve your chances
Many applicants lose points by sending a generic CV. Make a brief “Relevant Skills” section that highlights:
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook proficiency
- Experience with filing, data capture or document handling
- Any volunteer or internship work involving confidential information
- Strong communication and time‑management abilities
Show concrete examples – for instance, “Managed a student register of 200 entries with 99% accuracy” – to prove you can work precisely with records.
Conclusion and next steps
This graduate programme offers a solid entry point into the world of records management. If you meet the NQF Level 6 requirement and can demonstrate attention to detail, prepare your CV and documents today and submit your application without delay. Gaining this experience could be the first step toward a lasting administrative or information‑management career.