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IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA VACANCIES
IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA
CURATOR SOCIAL HISTORY: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY – INDEFINITE
APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R549 000.82 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Master’s degree in Archaeology with specialty in the historical period • Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Established publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals • PhD in Archaeology with specialisation in historical archaeology from the 17th to 19th centuries • Established publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals • Valid Code EB Driver’s licence • Membership of any relevant professional associations for example, Association of South African Professional Archaeologists, SA Museum Association, ICOM (International Council of Museums), etc • At least three years’ experience working in the archaeology discipline in a museum, heritage institution, or relevant academic/research environment with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • General historical archaeological research experience (17th – 19th century) • Proven experience with archaeological fieldwork, collections-based research, and/or public engagement • Established publication record (including peer-reviewed) • Curatorial experience • Exhibition design and production experience • Fundraising experience • Database skills and GIS/differential surveying a plus • Project Management experience • People Management • Financial experience • Presentation of papers and public speaking • Intermediate to advance level computer literacy in MS Office and any Project management programme • Report-writing • Proven academic research and writing ability Networking, in particular cross-institutional collaboration • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Strategic Implementation of core business • Plans and Interventions • Corporate Governance and Compliance • Programmes and Projects • Departmental Risk- and Disaster Management • People Management • Financial Management Development of Policies and Procedures • Research and Publication • Collection Development and Management • Exhibitions, Conceptualisation, Development and Production • Site Development and Interpretation Public Engagement.
Competencies Required: Aligning Performance for Success • Strategic Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Business Acumen • Ownership • Teamwork • Planning and Organising • Building Relationships • Facilitating Change • Gaining Commitment • Communication •Risk Tolerance • Visitor/stakeholder Focus • Delegation • Stress
Tolerance • Adaptability • Integrity • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
CURATOR SOCIAL HISTORY: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY – INDEFINITE
APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R549 000.82 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Master’s degree in Archaeology with specialty in the historical period • Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Established publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals • PhD in Archaeology with specialisation in historical archaeology from the 17th to 19th centuries • Established publication record in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals • Valid Code EB Driver’s licence • Membership of any relevant professional associations for example, Association of South African Professional Archaeologists, SA Museum Association, ICOM (International Council of Museums), etc • At least three years’ experience working in the archaeology discipline in a museum, heritage institution, or relevant academic/research environment with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • General historical archaeological research experience (17th – 19th century) • Proven experience with archaeological fieldwork, collections-based research, and/or public engagement • Established publication record (including peer-reviewed) • Curatorial experience • Exhibition design and production experience • Fundraising experience • Database skills and GIS/differential surveying a plus • Project Management experience • People Management • Financial experience • Presentation of papers and public speaking • Intermediate to advance level computer literacy in MS Office and any Project management programme • Report-writing • Proven academic research and writing ability Networking, in particular cross-institutional collaboration • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Strategic Implementation of core business • Plans and Interventions • Corporate Governance and Compliance • Programmes and Projects • Departmental Risk- and Disaster Management • People Management • Financial Management Development of Policies and Procedures • Research and Publication • Collection Development and Management • Exhibitions, Conceptualisation, Development and Production • Site Development and Interpretation Public Engagement.
Competencies Required: Aligning Performance for Success • Strategic Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Business Acumen • Ownership • Teamwork • Planning and Organising • Building Relationships • Facilitating Change • Gaining Commitment • Communication •Risk Tolerance • Visitor/stakeholder Focus • Delegation • Stress
Tolerance • Adaptability • Integrity • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
ASSISTANT CURATOR: ART(GENERALIST) – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R428 611.33 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Four-year Degree in art, art history, or similar Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Ideal: Honours degree or registered for a Master’s programme in fine arts, art history, or similar • Proven curatorial research • At least three years’ experience working in a museum, gallery, or research environment as an assistant curator, research fellow, or similar with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • Basic research experience in fine arts, art history, or similar • Established research experience (publication record beneficial) • Exhibition development experience • Basic fundraising and partnership experience • Project Management experience • Basic financial management experience • Presentation of research and public speaking • Intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office Report-writing •Academic research and writing ability • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Research and Interpretation • Collections Development • Collections Management • Exhibition development
Competencies Required: Contributing towards a research team • Aligning Performance for Success • Delegation • Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Institutional Awareness • Ownership • Teamwork • Communication • Planning and Organising • Building and Maintaining Relationships • Gaining Commitment • Customer Focus • Integrity • Stress Tolerance • Adaptability • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
ASSISTANT CURATOR: ART(GENERALIST) – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R428 611.33 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Four-year Degree in art, art history, or similar Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Ideal: Honours degree or registered for a Master’s programme in fine arts, art history, or similar • Proven curatorial research • At least three years’ experience working in a museum, gallery, or research environment as an assistant curator, research fellow, or similar with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • Basic research experience in fine arts, art history, or similar • Established research experience (publication record beneficial) • Exhibition development experience • Basic fundraising and partnership experience • Project Management experience • Basic financial management experience • Presentation of research and public speaking • Intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office Report-writing •Academic research and writing ability • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Research and Interpretation • Collections Development • Collections Management • Exhibition development
Competencies Required: Contributing towards a research team • Aligning Performance for Success • Delegation • Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Institutional Awareness • Ownership • Teamwork • Communication • Planning and Organising • Building and Maintaining Relationships • Gaining Commitment • Customer Focus • Integrity • Stress Tolerance • Adaptability • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
ASSISTANT CURATOR: SOCIAL HISTORY – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R428 611.33 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Appropriate 4-year Bachelor’s degree History, Anthropology, Museum and Heritage Studies, or a closely related field • Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Ideal: Registered for a Master’s programme with a strong emphasis on material culture, ceramics, or social history • Proven curatorial research At least three years’ experience working in a museum, gallery, or research environment as an assistant curator, research fellow, or similar with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • Basic research experience with a strong focus on material culture, ceramics, or social history • Established research experience (publication record beneficial) • Exhibition development experience • Basic fundraising and partnership experience • Project Management experience • Basic financial management experience • Presentation of research and public speaking • Intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office • Report writing • Academic research and writing ability • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Research and Interpretation • Collections Development • Collections Management • Exhibition development
Competencies Required: Contributing towards a research team • Aligning Performance for Success • Delegation • Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Institutional Awareness • Ownership • Teamwork • Communication • Planning and Organising • Building and Maintaining Relationships • Gaining Commitment • Customer Focus • Integrity • Stress Tolerance • Adaptability • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
ASSISTANT CURATOR: SOCIAL HISTORY – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R428 611.33 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Appropriate 4-year Bachelor’s degree History, Anthropology, Museum and Heritage Studies, or a closely related field • Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Curatorial Studies • Ideal: Registered for a Master’s programme with a strong emphasis on material culture, ceramics, or social history • Proven curatorial research At least three years’ experience working in a museum, gallery, or research environment as an assistant curator, research fellow, or similar with a demonstrated track record of competence and success • Basic research experience with a strong focus on material culture, ceramics, or social history • Established research experience (publication record beneficial) • Exhibition development experience • Basic fundraising and partnership experience • Project Management experience • Basic financial management experience • Presentation of research and public speaking • Intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office • Report writing • Academic research and writing ability • Multilingualism in South African languages.
Key Responsibilities include: Research and Interpretation • Collections Development • Collections Management • Exhibition development
Competencies Required: Contributing towards a research team • Aligning Performance for Success • Delegation • Thinking Skills • Decision Making • Innovation • Institutional Awareness • Ownership • Teamwork • Communication • Planning and Organising • Building and Maintaining Relationships • Gaining Commitment • Customer Focus • Integrity • Stress Tolerance • Adaptability • Technical/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR X2 – DEFINITE APPOINTMENT (ONE YEAR)
Basic Salary Range: R264 783.45 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Matric (Grade 12. NQF 4) • relevant certificate in Finance or Supply Chain Management (Procurement) or equivalent related qualification as recognized by SAQA • Ideal: A Certificate or Diploma (NQF 5) in Supply Chain Management or equivalent related qualification as recognized by SAQA • Valid Code EB Driver’s License would be an advantage • At least three years’ experience in supply chain or financial environment • Computer literate in relevant asset management accounting software packages; intermediate or advanced level of Microsoft Office Suite • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with numbers and attention to detail • Experience within the legislative environment, including the understanding of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations as they relate to Supply Chain management Sound knowledge of the General Recognition of Accounting Practice (GRAP) and International Framework of Reporting Standards (IFRS) with regard to Asset Management • Knowledge and experience in Contract, Records and Fleet Management.
Key Responsibilities include: Procurement and Supplier Database Administration • Contract Administration • Asset and Inventory Administration • Fleet Administration • Insurance Administration • Reporting • General Administration • Health and Safety
Competencies Required: Aligning Performance for Success • Thinking Skills • Ability to work in a team • Decision Making/ Judgment • Innovation • Business Awareness • Ownership • Teamwork • Planning & Organising • Building and Maintaining Relationships • Communication • Customer Focus • Gaining Commitment • Stress Tolerance • Adaptability • Integrity • Technical and/or Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.
CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTOR – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT
Basic Salary Range: R1 087 138.48 per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: A relevant tertiary education at a minimum of a master’s degree level or equivalent and qualification in Advance Project management • People Management, Facilities Management related to heritage buildings, understanding of Museum Environment • Valid code EB Driver’s License • (Advantageous) Membership of relevant professional associations for example SA Museum Association • At least 5 years’ experience in managing and implementing multiple Infrastructure related projects of which 3 should have been at middle or senior management level
Key Responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership and Governance • Strategies, Plans and interventions • Corporate Governance and Compliance • Management of Programmes and Projects • Risk- and Disaster Management • People Management • Financial Management
Competencies Required: Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation • Leadership and Management experience • Programme and Project Management experience • People Management • Good interpersonal skills • Risk management • Financial management and experience in development and monitoring of Budgets • Senior management Report-writing • Ability to deal with crises • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines • Intermediate level computer literacy in MS Office and any Project Management programme • Maintaining good relationships with internal and external clients • Presentations and Communication skills□ Effective Communication in English to various target audiences and readers • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
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 Cover 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 the Human Resources Manager. Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitment@iziko.org.za, Applications received after the closing of 13 June 2025 at 4pm
will not be considered. Enquiries to be directed to HR Manager (021) 4813992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the
closing date.