Full-TimeMuseum Assistant by Western Cape Government
Job Description
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Job Purpose
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to assist with the publicising and preservation of the natural and cultural history within a museum context. This post is stationed in Tulbagh.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 1 year clerical experience within a museum/heritage environment.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and arrange exibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Western Cape Museums Ordinance Amendment Act and Museum Policies; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”. Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Planning and organising; Problem sloving; Fnancial management; Presentation; Office administration and research techniques; Conflict management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Remuneration
R 181 599 per annum (Salary level 5)
Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Attachments (if applicable)
Closing Date:2023/01/30
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