Digital Cultural Heritage Archivist Job Vacancy in Matsapha, Eswatini – Cultural Preservation and Digital Innovation

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Matsapha
July 12, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Position: Digital Cultural Heritage Archivist

Company: Save the Children Eswatini

Location: Matsapha, Eswatini

Experience: 3-5 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Cultural Studies, or related field

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Cultural Preservation and Digital Innovation

Department: Community Engagement and Digital Archives

Salary: SSP 8,000 – 12,000 per month

Vacancies:1

Company Overview

Save the Children Eswatini is a global leader in child welfare and community development, dedicated to preserving cultural heritage through innovative digital solutions. With a focus on empowering local communities, the organization bridges traditional knowledge with modern technology to safeguard Eswatini’s rich cultural legacy for future generations.

Job Overview

The Digital Cultural Heritage Archivist will lead initiatives to digitize, archive, and promote Eswatini’s intangible cultural heritage. This role combines technical expertise in digital media with a passion for cultural preservation, supporting Save the Children’s mission to create inclusive, sustainable communities. Explore more Eswatini jobs at Eswatini Job Search.

Key Responsibilities

  • Digitize oral histories, traditional art, and cultural artifacts using advanced imaging and audio technologies.
  • Develop interactive digital platforms to showcase Eswatini’s heritage to global audiences.
  • Collaborate with local communities to document and preserve indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Curate virtual exhibitions and educational resources for schools and cultural institutions.
  • Ensure data security and ethical standards in digital archiving practices.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in digital archiving software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Archivists’ Toolkit).
  • Experience with 3D modeling or virtual reality for cultural storytelling.
  • Strong project management and cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Knowledge of UNESCO cultural preservation guidelines.
  • Fluency in both English and SiSwati.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Cultural Studies, Library Science, or related field.
  • Advanced certification in digital archiving or cultural heritage management preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years in digital archiving, cultural preservation, or community-based project work.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale digitization projects.

Salary

SSP 8,000 – 12,000 per month, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance covering employees and dependents.
  • Professional development stipend for cultural heritage training programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements with hybrid office-fieldwork model.
  • Annual cultural exchange opportunities with international heritage organizations.

Training

  • Onboarding training in Save the Children’s digital archiving protocols.
  • Workshops on ethical storytelling and indigenous knowledge documentation.
  • Annual certification courses in emerging cultural preservation technologies.

Working Environment

Dynamic hybrid role combining office work in Matsapha with field visits to cultural sites across Eswatini. Requires occasional international travel for heritage conferences and collaborations. The role emphasizes creative problem-solving in diverse community settings.

Application Process

Submit your CV, portfolio of digital projects, and a 500-word statement on cultural preservation philosophy to Nigeria Job Search by July 30, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a skills assessment and virtual interview with the Cultural Heritage Advisory Board.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Save the Children Eswatini is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented communities in the cultural preservation sector.

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