Records Manager

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.