IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES

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CHIEF CURATOR NATURAL HISTORY – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R650 524.00 per annum, plus benefits
 
Key Responsibilities include: Manage the Natural History curatorial team and oversee exhibition, research, publication, collection development and management activities in the Iziko Natural History unit, working in close collaboration with the Director Research & Exhibitions • Assist the Director Research & Exhibitions to develop and implement an integrated research and exhibition strategy that builds on Iziko’s strengths and opportunities, meets the needs of our society and visitors and profiles our museums as relevant spaces of public engagement that are responsive to the South African and African context and the realities of an ever changing and increasingly challenging global environment • Facilitate planning and implementation of relevant research and exhibition programmes and projects in the Natural History unit • Work collaboratively with the Director Research & Exhibitions and the Chief Curators, Social History & Art and Exhibition Design & Production, to achieve departmental objectives and realize dynamic, efficient and effective functional teams – specifically in strategic research focus areas and exhibition planning and curation, exhibition and information design, installation and maintenance • Ensure coordination and effective communication of Natural History unit activities with all internal stakeholders, and specifically other Core Function departments • Interact with public in areas of specialization • Participate in planning, implementation, budgeting and fundraising processes and submit relevant reports • Contribute to risk management and alert Director Research and Exhibitions of any areas of potential risk that require mitigation.
 
Competencies Required: Ability to plan, manage and implement projects • Knowledge of financial management and fundraising • Ability to liaise and network with stakeholders • Ability to work in a team.
 
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
A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and certified copies of identity document and certificates must be e-mailed to clearly quoting the position in the subject line to Iziko@letshalohr.co.za.
Applications received after the closing date of 7 November 2024, will not be considered. 
Enquiries to be directed to Neo at Letshalo HR Services – 011 0287370. 
Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the closing date.

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER- INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Starting Salary: R525 058.00 per annum, plus benefits 
 
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in with either specialisation in HR Management/Industrial Psychology or Social Science • Five years’ HR experience with at least two at management level • Knowledge and experience in the management of payroll that is not managed by another department or outsourced • Experience in working on Sage 300 Payroll and HR Information System or equivalent system • Superior knowledge of legislation, regulations, codes and best practice related to human resources, payroll management and occupational health and safety • Intermediate level MS Office skills • A valid Code B driver’s license.
 
Key Responsibilities include: General management and development of staff responsible for the HR functions related to Remuneration & Benefits • Induction & Orientation • Recruitment & Selection • Job Evaluation • Performance Management • Employee Assistance • Termination Administration • Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in terms of organisational and compliance requirements. • Ensure the development and implementation of compliant HR-related policies and procedures • Take responsibility for the operational management of the HR department including people management, programmes and financial management as well as the development and monitoring of an annual departmental budget, the organisational salary budget and a learning & development budget.
 
Competencies Required: Excellent leadership and people management skills • Ability to manage and mitigate all HR related risks • Forward thinking and planning skills that will ensure the effective, efficient and timely delivery of HR-related work • Ability to keep abreast of HR-related legislation, regulations, codes and best practice to enable the effective monitoring of compliance • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to give guidance to line management in terms of people management challenges and proposing interventions where appropriate.
 
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
A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and certified copies of identity document and certificates must be e-mailed to clearly quoting the position in the subject line to Iziko@letshalohr.co.za. Applications received after the closing date of 7 November 2024, will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to Neo at Letshalo HR Services – 011 0287370. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the closing date.