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ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM
 
Robben Island Museum, PO Box 51806, V&A Waterfront 8002 • Tel +27 (0) 21 413 4200 • Fax +27 (0) 21 419 1057 • website: www.robben-island.org.za  
 
GENERALTOUR GUIDE x8 
5 Months Contract 
 
CLOSING DATE: 24-10-2019 

 
The above mentioned position is available in the Public Heritage Education Department at Robben Island Museum. 
 
The incumbent will be responsible to relate the multi- layered history of Robben Island Museum in a coherent professional manner to visitors and conduct research about the history of Robben Island Museum in relation to the history of SA and the world and combine the information in a story that gives visitors, to the Island, an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge Robben Island Museum’s socio-political history in relation to its natural and built environment. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
 Referring to the tour schedule to obtain tour times and numbers; 
 Verifying appropriate vehicle and driver are available, check tour guide equipment; 
 Receiving tourists and assess their needs and co-ordinate the necessary arrangements (e.g. wheelchairs, prams); 
 Acquainting the tourist with the tour structure, amenities and rules and regulations of RIM; 
 Conducting the tour of Robben Island Museum highlighting information related to political history, history of the prison, history of the built and natural environment; 
 Contextualising the history of the world and relate it to the history of Robben Island Museum; 
 Managing stops during the tour; 
 Searching for information relating to Robben Island Museum history and political issues; 
 Participating in discussions, forums, meetings and training sessions within or outside Robben Island Museum; 
 Discussing and expand information, design and implement information into the tour; 
 General administrative duties. 

Experience and Technical skills: 
 Diploma/Degree in Tourism/History or Social Science 
 First Aid certificate 
 Ex-political Prisoners of Robben Island with knowledge on the history of the prison. 
 One-year experience will be an advantage. 
 Fluent in at least 2 SA official languages 
 Foreign language – optional but an advantage 
 Computer literacy 
 Code 8 or code 10 drivers license- optional but an advantage 

 
RIM is an EE, AA, employer, RIM reserves the right not to make an appointment if suitable candidate is not found. Forward a detailed cv, accompanied by certified copies your ID and qualification certificates as well as contactable referees, to recruitment@robben-island.org.za  or by no later than 24 October 2019. 
 
Note: If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
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