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IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA
 
Iziko Museums of South Africa are African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage
We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:
 
ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT

DIRECTOR ADVANCEMENT
Basic Salary Range: R524 136 – R709 164 per annum, plus benefits
 
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Requirements:
  • Postgraduate qualification in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Development or equivalent
  • Proven relevant management experience preferably working within a highly structured compliance environment
  • Proven track record in fundraising, public relations, marketing & communications
  • Advanced computer literacy in MS Office
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of all relevant legislation applicable to a cultural institution including the PFMA.
 
Key Responsibilities include:
  • Develop a fundraising strategy, policy, and plan for Iziko Museums which positions the organisation to attract investments and increase donor and self-generated income to enable public engagement initiatives and other strategic objectives
  • Develop a branding strategy for Iziko Museums
  • Develop and implement strategies for electronic and other communication media
  • Maintain and develop relationships with potential donors and benefactors
  • Plan and launch public relations campaigns to increase paying visitors to Iziko Museums
  • Develop appropriate responses to media issues
  • Formulate and implement best practice funding proposals
  • Ensure that the departmental budget is aligned with the achievement of the objectives of the Business Plan
  • Ensure financial and labour compliance in the department
  • Coordinate the production of internal and external communications, publications, materials, branding, wayfinding, annual performance plans, annual report and strategic plans for the institution.
 
Competencies Required:
  • Project management, financial management including procurement, people management
  • Leadership, including effectively managing the performance of a small, dedicated staff complement
  • Strategy and policy formulation
  • Driving projects and tasks for results
  • Adaptability, integrity and risk and stress tolerance
  • Strong command of the English language (written and verbal)
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Fundraising best practice
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and pro-actively.
 

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APPLICATIONS
A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and copies of an identity document, educational certificates and other supporting documentation must be e-mailed to the Director Human Resources (quoting the position in the subject line) to recruitment@iziko.org.za.
 
Applications received after the closing date of Monday 12 September 2022 will not be considered.
 
Enquiries to be directed to the Director Human Resources, Ms. Lucinda Rudolph, at 021 481 3984. 
 
Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the closing date.