ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM VACANCIES

​GENERAL TOUR GUIDE X 7 
R16 613.95 per month 
3 MONTHS CONTRACT 
 
The above-mentioned position Is available in the Visitor Operations Department at Robben Island Museum. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research and combining the information in a story that give`s tourists an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge Robben Island`s political history, marine history, history of buildings, geographical information and the natural environment. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Analyse Tour roster, 
• Verify appropriate Vehicle and driver are available, 
• Check Guide equipment in Vehicle, 
• Receive Tourists at the harbour, 
• Access the needs of the tourists and co-ordinate necessary arrangements (e.g. wheelchairs and prams), 
• Acquaint the tourist with the tour structure, amenities and the rules and Regulations of Robben Island, 
• Conduct the tour of Robben Island highlighting the information on marine history, political history, history of buildings, geographical information and natural environment, 
• Correlate Information about the history of the world and Robben Island context, 
• Manage stops during tours, 
• Conclude tours and hand over tourists to Prison Guides, 
• Search information relating to Robben Island history and political issues (internet, newspaper, policies, videos etc.), 
• Participate in discussions, forums, meetings and training sessions within or outside the organisation, 
• Discuss and expand information with peers and management, 
• Design and include relevant information in tour, 
• General Administration duties. 

 
Experience and Technical skills: 

• Registered Tour Guide, 
• Diploma/Degree in Tourism/History/ Social Science or any relevant/related qualification. 
• First Aid certificate, 
• 2 years relevant experience, 
• Fluency in English and 1 other official language, 
• Understanding of South African and world political history and current events, 
• Knowledge of Environment heritage and Tourism, 
• Fluency in a Foreign Language would be 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 copy of your ID and qualifications, as well as contactable referees, to recruit1@robben-island.org.za using subject line “General Tour Guides 12/2024” by no later than 25 December 2024. 
 
Note: if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.