Collections Assistant X4 at Iziko South African Museum

We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:

COLLECTIONS & DIGITISATION DEPARTMENT

• COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT – (Five months fixed-term contract positions, which may be extended depending on funding) – 4 positions
• Basic Salary: R 19 218.00 per month, plus benefits

Job Grade: 13

• Requirements: Grade 12/BSc or equivalent  Ideal: Relevant 3 year degree/diploma in relevant field of study  Proven experience in working with natural history museum specimens/collections  Proven experience in working with the Specify database or similar database  Computer literacy in Microsoft 365  A valid driver’s license is not a requirement but may be an advantage

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the maintenance of collection data, including the development of inventories, stocktaking, and other clerical tasks  Assist with packing, unpacking, and moving of collections material under the supervision of Collections Managers  Provide general assistance in storage areas  Clean material in storage and on display under the supervision of the Collections Manager  Assist in the preparation, accessioning, and registration of new specimens and objects as required.

Competencies Required:

• Thinking Skills  Ownership  Teamwork  Communication  Planning & Organising  Building & Maintaining relationships  Patience and endurance  Integrity  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability  Technical and/or Professional Knowledge and Skills