Lwazi Mestile
Head of Archives at University of the Free State- Claim this Profile
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University of the Free State
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Archives
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Apr 2019 - Present
- Provide leadership in the implementation of the Sub-Division’s strategic objectives and report quarterly on progress made. - Develop and manage the implementation of the Sub-Division’s guiding documents for all the services (Policies, Procedure manuals, Service Level Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, etc.). - Develop the required physical infrastructure that support collection development and management. - Determine and submit financial resources needs for the Sub-Division. - Develop/review/update and manage the implementation of the Sub-Division’s guiding documents for the all services (File plan, Retention schedules, Disposal schedules, register of files opened, Schedule for other records other than correspondence, Service Charter etc). - Draft and Develop POPIA Manual for training UFS community on its importance and relevance in data management. - Improve the integration of data and electronic systems to support both tactical and strategic decision making. - Ensuring Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) of 1996 which relates to the handling of classified information is adhered to as well as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). - Develop effective and efficient operational systems and processes that serve the end user. - Develop human resources capacity that lives up to the world-class services delivered by professional and competent staff that are governed by the values of the profession and the university. - Write articles about the service monthly – Blogs, newsletters, newspapers, etc. - Present papers and articles at national and international conferences. - Continue with the take-a-girl or take-a-boy child to work and expose them to the Archives and - Procure assets and resources according to the UFS Financial and Procurement Policy and Procedure. - Submit budget inputs by May annually - Cost projects plans for events and obtain approval for procurement a month in advance. - Determine priorities and write grant proposals. Show less
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Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
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King Williams town
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2019
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Auditor-General of South Africa
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South Africa
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
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University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2011
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Education
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University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Master of Information Science, Archives and Records Management -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Honours Degree BA in Archival Science, Archives and Records Management -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Post Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies, Archives and Records Management -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Certificate in Customer Service Management -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
National Diploma in Archival studies cum-laude, Archives/Archival Administration