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NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC)
 
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ACCOUNTANT: LIABILITIES EXPENSE & PAYROLL 
REFERENCE NUMBER: ACC 20/08/2024 
PRETORIA
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development. 
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To provide financial services including expense control and payroll processing ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. Financial and Budget services 
2. Administration of payroll processing 
3. Financial reporting 
4. Continuous improvement 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Extensive Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, GAAP and other relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts 
  • Understand the public sector 
  • Computer skills 
  • Sound knowledge of accounting systems and packages e.g. Pastel or Caseware 
  • Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and legislative compliance 
  • Budgeting 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 
  • Graduate qualification in Financial Management/Accounting or relevant NQF level 7 qualification 
  • Completed Articles (Advantageous) 
 
Required experience 
  • At least 5 Years’ relevant experience 
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail at r.acc@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 30 September 2024 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
 
 
 
 
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WORLD HERITAGE SPECIALIST 
REFERENCE NUMBER: WHS20/08/2024 
PRETORIA
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development. 
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To drive and implement the identification, inscription, development and preservation of world heritage, African liberation heritage as well as facilitate multilateral engagement and programmes that contribute to the heritage sector. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. World heritage Programmes development and implementation 
2. African Liberation Heritage preservation 
3. Sites Development and management 
4. Multilateral and sector engagements 
5. Resources Coordination and monitoring 
5. Continuous improvement of self and role outputs 
. 2 September 2024 _NHC Job Avert 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Interpret and apply the world Heritage Convention, National Heritage Resources Act and NDP 
  • Developing ideas, testing viability, business cases, projects 
  • Project and Risk management 
  • Lobbying and persuasion and sensitivity to shifting political dynamics 
  • Compiling strategic documents 
  • Research and writing skills 
  • Computer skills 
  • Negotiation Skills 
  • Ability to speak and write one of the UN languages is desirable 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 
Graduate qualification in South African history, political science studies, anthropology, transformation, heritage studies or relevant NQF level 7 qualification. 
 
Required Functional Knowledge/Skills 
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation policies 
  • Excellent grammar skills 
  • Computer skills 
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the communication environment policies, knowledge and understanding of government 
 
Required experience 
  • At least 5 Years’ relevant experience 
  • An added advantage will be experience in world heritage 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail at r.whs@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 30 September 2024 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
 
 
 
 
 





COMMUNICATION OFFICER 
REFERENCE NUMBER: CO/08/2024 
PRETORIA
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development. 
 
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To implement the NHC’s communication strategy, coordinating internal and external communication in line with the NHC’s vision, mission and brand identity. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. Needs Analysis 
2. Internal and External Communication 
3. Media relations 
4. Administration 
5. Continuous improvement 
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation policies 
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills 
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills 
  • Ability to represent the NHC brand in virtual communities and networks 
  • Computer skills 
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the communications environment, policies, knowledge and understanding of government communications 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 
  • Degree in Communication (majoring in public relations, journalism or corporate communication), National Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification. 
 
Required experience 
  • At least 3 Years’ experience in public relations, media liaison, corporate communication or relevant environment 
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail at r.com@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 30 September 2024 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. 3 September 2024 _NHC Job Avert 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.









EXECUTIVE CORE BUSINESS 
REFERENCE NUMBER: ECB/08/2022 
PRETORIA
NATIONAL HERITAGE COUNCIL (NHC) of South Africa through the NHC Act, 1999 (Act of 1999), is responsible for the preservation, protect and promotion of heritage for sustainable development. 
The National Heritage Council has a vacancy for managing the Core Business Functional Unit (Living Heritage, Resistance & Liberation Heritage Route, Funding and Research and Knowledge Production) within the NHC. This entails strategy development, progress monitoring and reporting, proactive problem resolution and consistent alignment across all operational units. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
1. Strategic direction and oversight for Core Business 
2. Development and monitoring of business plans within the Core Business Functional units 
3. Manage the operations of the Core Business Value Chain (Living Heritage and Tourism Development, Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route, Funding and Research and Knowledge Production) 
4. Stakeholder and partnership management 
5. Governance and risk management 
6. Resource planning, monitoring and management 
7. Leading Improvement and Unit optimisation 
8. Contribute to the Management of the NHC as Acting CEO when delegated 2 September 2024 _NHC Job Avert 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Strategic Management 
  • Operational planning and management 
  • Analytical abilities 
  • Problem analysis and solution skills 
  • Research skills 
  • Compiling of research projects and articles 
  • Written and verbal communication skills 
  • Compiling strategic documents 
  • Policy development 
  • Organisational communication effectiveness 
  • People management and leadership skills 
  • Networking and building stakeholder relations 
  • Core heritage knowledge and skills 
  • Optimum service delivery 
  • Business acumen 
  • Project management        
  • Budgeting and mitigating risk skills 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 
  • Post Graduate Degree at Masters level in the heritage / conservation / strategic management and / or relevant related qualification, NQF Level 9 
  • Honours degree in the areas of South African history, political science studies, anthropology, transformation, Management, heritage studies and / or relevant related qualification, NQF Level 8 (Desirable) 
 
Required experience 
  • 4-6 Years proven experience of management at strategic level 
  • 5 Years’ experience in Heritage Resource Management / Environmental or Biodiversity Management or cultural heritage conservation; Public policy development or Policy Analysis; Strategic Planning or Implementation; Oversight Reporting; Strategic Presentations; or experience in the corporate governance of public entities. 
  • 4-6 Years’ experience in the area of heading a public organisation or units of a public organization (Desirable). 
 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people with disabilities.
 
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae to Human Resources Unit: National Heritage Council, P.O. Box 74097, Lynnwood Ridge 0040 or e-mail at r.ecb@nhc.org.za
 
Closing date: 30 September 2024 
 
Applications not responded to within 30 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful. 
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. 
 
The NHC is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the NHC, the applicant understands, and agrees that the NHC may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history. The NHC reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.