Heritage Officer: Archaeology, Paleontology and Meteorites, Ref No. CAS 18/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for competent and qualified individual to provide heritage services in terms of Archaeology, Palaeontology and Meteorites.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification)  Social history, Archaeology or related discipline; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Experience in Microsoft Office packages

Key Performance Areas    

• Process applications received in terms of the NHRA (25 of 1999); Provide specialist advice on applications and appeals with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites; Provide a secretariat service to HWC for APM/IACOM; Monitoring and enforcement of compliance in terms of heritage policies with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites; Manage a provincial heritage conservation service in terms of Section 38 development applications with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites (APM); Provide professional/ technical assistance to other departments/ units.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Training in archaeology, and related disciplines; Human resource Management; Management of Finance in line with the PFMA.
• Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising; Conflict resolution.