WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday o Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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MUSEUM OFFICER: SATELLITE MUSEUM (SIMONSTOWN) REF NO: CAS 59/2024 
SALARY : R308 154 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the museum/heritage sector environment. Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele. Skills in the following: Ability to motivate own ideas and approaches; Ability to breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Ability to listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Ability to manage conflict; Ability to communicate (verbally or inwriting) with ease and confidence; Ability to speak in public and make presentations to large or small groups; Ability to review and critique research reports; Ability to critique exhibition guides; Ability to comprehend complex ideas, theories to concepts by analysing copious information from desperate sources. 
 
DUTIES : Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM ASSISTANT: REGIONAL MUSEUM BREEDE RIVER (WORCESTER) REF NO: CAS 58/2024 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”; Written and verbal communication skills; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict. 
 
DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Badenhorst Tel No: (023) 614 1950 /Emile.Badenhorst@westerncape.gov.za