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FREEDOM PARK - HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE
FREEDOM PARK
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE
Institution: Freedom Park
Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer
Position status:5-year fixed term contract
Grade: 5
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2021
Job summary
Manage the Heritage and Knowledge department which consist of Research, Innovation Function, Curatorship and Heritage Education in order to achieve the strategic objectives of Freedom Park.
Key performance areas
1. Identify, develop and direct the effective implementation of the department’s business strategy to promote reconciliation and nation building. These include Heritage education, Research and Innovation (knowledge centre), Curatorship and Archiving.
2. Ensure collated operational plans are in line with the organisation’s medium term strategies.
3. Establish and maintain constructive relations with various organisations and institutions in the heritage and related sectors to ensure delivery of effective programs.
4. Set up strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of programs.
5. Take accountability for the effective implementation of all projects within the department in line with budgetary requirements and stipulated timeframes and quality standards.
6. Harness the value of teamwork within the department to ensure the achievement of the organisation objectives.
7. Provide supervisory support to personnel for effective performance and delivery.
Key performance areas
1. Identify, develop and direct the effective implementation of the department’s business strategy to promote reconciliation and nation building. These include Heritage education, Research and Innovation (knowledge centre), Curatorship and Archiving.
2. Ensure collated operational plans are in line with the organisation’s medium term strategies.
3. Establish and maintain constructive relations with various organisations and institutions in the heritage and related sectors to ensure delivery of effective programs.
4. Set up strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of programs.
5. Take accountability for the effective implementation of all projects within the department in line with budgetary requirements and stipulated timeframes and quality standards.
6. Harness the value of teamwork within the department to ensure the achievement of the organisation objectives.
7. Provide supervisory support to personnel for effective performance and delivery.
PRE-REQUISITES
Education
Master’s degree in Museum and heritage studies or equivalent
Experience
Experience in the following:
- 5 years in Senior Management experience within the Museum or Heritage Industry
- At least 10 years’ experience in arts, culture, heritage and indigenous knowledge systems
Skills Requirements
- Strategic and operational Management knowledge of heritage resources.
- Communication skills (verbal and writing) to engage and relate with the Public
- Preservation and conservation
- Diversity management
- Conflict resolution
- Project Management
- Relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of South African history
Competencies
- Ability to give strategic direction, teamwork, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to manage activities of various team members from within the organisation and outside.
- Ability to multitask, high professional standards, policy development, problem solving, analysis, decision making, work under pressure and administration.
Salary is Negotiable
All applications must contain a Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 contactable references, Certified copies of educational certificates and/or other qualifications and Identity Document. Successful applicants will be subjected to a security clearance. Disabled people are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries can be directed to:
Dr Thembi Makobela – HR Manager Human Resources (t) 012 336 4050 /e-mail: hr@freedompark.co.za
Internal candidates must use the internal application form to apply.
If you do not hear from us within 12 days of closing, please consider your application as unsuccessful, correspondence will be only with shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 23 October 2021