Collection Management Officer: Museological Service at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate qualification in relevant discipline: history, archaeology, heritage studies, anthropology, history of art or anthropology, information science; Experience in the following: Working with SAHRIS; Condition reports for museum collections; Addressing issues regarding museum collection storage space; Writing museum collection and collecting policies.

Key Performance Areas    

• Facilitate collections management; Facilitate conservation; Contribute to standards and an accreditation framework for museums; Staff development and training.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society including their potential for nation building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current preventative conservation techniques and practices; Collections management (Information management) practices and procedures; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Project planning and management; Government driven initiatives; Health and Safety regulations; Skills in the following: Collections Management; Conservation Management; Sound organising, planning and time management; Written and verbal communication; Ability to analyse documents and situations; Ability to access research sources.