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IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA
 
We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:
 
 
ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR ADVANCEMENT (five-year fixed-term contract)
Basic Salary Range: R480 480 – R650 088 per annum, plus benefits
 
Requirements: Postgraduate qualification in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Development or equivalent Ÿ At least five years’ relevant experience at management level and proven fund-raising ability Ÿ Working experience of MS Office Suite at intermediate level Ÿ Valid driver’s license.
 
Key responsibilities include: Develop a strategic fundraising strategy, policy and plan for Iziko Ÿ Formulate and implement best practice funding proposals Ÿ Maintain and develop relationships with potential donors and benefactors Ÿ Plan and launch public relations campaigns Ÿ Develop appropriate responses to media issues Ÿ Develop a branding strategy for Iziko Museums of South Africa Ÿ Ensure that the budget of the department is aligned with the achievement of the objectives of the Business Plan Ÿ Ensure that the financial policies and procedures of Iziko are followed in the department. 
 
 
Competencies Required: Ability to plan and implement projects Ÿ Excellent writing and editing skills Ÿ Knowledge of financial management and fundraising Ÿ Ability to network with external and internal stakeholders Ÿ Museological knowledge Ÿ Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Ÿ Good interpersonal skills  Ÿ Self-motivated Ÿ Knowledge of the procurement process.
 
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES (five-year fixed-term contract)
Basic Salary Range:   R480 480 – R650 088 per annum, plus benefits
 
Requirements: Postgraduate HR-related qualification or labour law Ÿ At least eight years’ HR experience of which at least five years should be at HR management level Ÿ Working experience of MS Office Suite at intermediate level Ÿ Valid driver’s licence.
 
Key Responsibilities include: Giving strategic direction to HR management within Iziko,  providing support to line management as a strategic partner and ensuring the achievement of HR-related strategic objectives Ÿ Developing, implementing, monitoring and review of HR policies and procedures Identifying and mitigating all HR-related risks Ÿ Providing leadership to the HR team Ÿ  Keeping abreast of legislation, regulations, codes and best practice related to all HR functions and developing the HR team Ÿ Actively managing the payroll function Ÿ Developing budgets, including the salary, learning & development and departmental budgets Ÿ Developing annual, quarterly and ad hoc reports.
 
Competencies Required: Leadership skills Ÿ Excellent planning and organisational skills Ÿ Sound working knowledge of all aspects of human resource functions Ÿ Superior knowledge of HR-related legislation Ÿ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ÿ Sound knowledge of financial management Ÿ Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines Ÿ Ability to identify potential risks, analyse trends and develop interventions to manage the risks Ÿ Ability to plan and implement projects Ÿ Good interpersonal skills.
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BASIC SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salaries quoted above do not include benefits.  Iziko benefits comprise generous contributions towards a designated retirement fund (compulsory), a designated medical aid (voluntary) and a housing subsidy (voluntary).  Other employment conditions such as working hours and leave entitlement are also generous.
 
APPLICATIONS
Persons that applied for these positions within the past two months need not resubmit their application.

A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and certified copies of identity document and certificates must be forwarded to the Executive Director Operations, PO Box 61, Cape Town 8000 or delivered to the HR Department at Iziko SA National Gallery Annexe, St Johns Road, Cape Town. 

Applications that are e-mailed or faxed will not be accepted. Applications not received at the above address by 17h00 on the closing date on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 will not be considered. 

Enquiries to be directed to the Executive Director Operations, Mrs Denise Crous, at 021 481 3944.
Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months from closing date.

Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity within Iziko in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Iziko reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.