Director at Amazwi South African Museum of Literature

Key requirements

• Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Management or a Master’s degree in Business Administration/Leadership or a Master’s degree in Museum Management or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally 10 to 15 years’ experience of which preferably 7 to 8 years must be at Senior / Executive Management level.
• A demonstrated track record of competence and success in leading complex organisations, preferably in the public, cultural, or heritage sector.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks, particularly Public Finance
• Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulation and NT practice notes, financial management, strategic human capital management, facilities management, public engagement and corporate governance, is a strong requirement.
• Good knowledge of the dynamics of public service, government systems and operations, intergovernmental relations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Codes of Corporate Governance [based on the King IV Report or latest applicable South African corporate governance code thereof].
• Advanced understanding of Board / Council operations and the delegation of powers.
• Knowledge and experience in corporate performance management.
• Experience in the museum and heritage sector will be an added advantage.
• Experience in building sound relations with organised labour.
• Experience in managing and leading within a unionised work environment.
• Must have led an organisation or division, with experience in organisational transformation.
• Proven track record in clean governance, ethical leadership, developing legislation relevant to public entities, and implementing turnaround strategies.
• Extensive experience in managing diverse organisations, successfully leading and inspiring employees from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of South African literatures would be an advantage (in any of its languages and genres, including their relevance to education and South Africa’s cultural life).

Skills

• Strategic capability and leadership
• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Organisational transformation and change management
• Portfolio, programme and project management
• Communication (verbal and written, including report writing, facilitation and presentation) and negotiation
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• People management and empowerment
• Interpersonal relations management
• Knowledge and information management
• Policy analysis, development, implementation and management
• Risk and compliance management
• Problem-solving and conflict management
• Business acumen
• Audience development strategies
• Collections management
• Education and public programmes strategies
• Exhibition development
• Programme management
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• A valid driver’s licence is essential

Closing date: 16 February 2026