Iziko, an isiXhosa word meaning ‘hearth’, embodies the spirit of a transformed institution and our version of ‘African Museums of Excellence’. The hearth is traditionally and symbolically the social centre of the home; a place associated with warmth, kinship and the spirit of the ancestors. As such, Iziko was envisioned as a space for all South Afric...
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Master’s Degree in Art History, Art Theory, Art Practice, or equivalent
Experience, working in an Art Museum or Gallery, or conducting university-level research/teaching
Proven track record of research, curation, publication, and/or postgraduate teaching/study/research in South African art
Proven track record of exhibitions locally and/or internationally
Particular interest and curatorial experience in contemporary South African art
Computer literacy.
Key Responsibilities include:
Deliver on curatorial functions in relation to the collections of contemporary works, including regularly identifying works for acquisition and conservation
Conducting research to ensure strategic knowledge generation outputs are met
Communicate specialist research findings to the public through publications, exhibitions, popular articles, website and public programmes such as guided tours and panel discussions
Preparing fundraising proposals and ensuring the stewardship of the relevant grant agreements
Developing exhibition concepts, proposals and budgets in collaboration with other curators, exhibition designers and education team
Contributing to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Negotiate, handle and manage artworks for temporary and touring xhibitions, to and from other institutions, nationally and abroad, and acting as courier when required
Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising and other related work in the gallery
Submit reports on outputs and activities, as requested
Flexibility to assist in other curatorial departments when required
Mentor colleagues, interns, trainees and volunteers
Advising on collections specific conservation requirements and ensuring that these are addressed in collaboration with the relevant Collections Manager/s
Contributing proactively to education and public programmes as required.
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