HOD: Heritage and Knowledge at Freedom Park

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the strategic management of the Heritage and Knowledge department and the provision of advice to the CEO and Council of Freedom Park. The HOD shall perform the following functions, but not limited to:

•  Providing strategic management for the Heritage and Knowledge department
• which include Heritage Management, Heritage Research, and Heritage Education
•  Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO and Council of Freedom Park
•  Being an active member of the Executive Management of Freedom Park and contribute to the organisation achieving its overall strategic objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  Identify, develop, and direct the effective implementation of the department’s business strategy to promote reconciliation and nation building. These include Heritage Education, Research and Innovation (Knowledge Centre), and Curatorship and Archiving.
•  Ensure collated operational plans are in line with the organisation’s medium-term strategies.
•  Establish and maintain constructive relations with various organisations and institutions in the heritage and related sectors to ensure delivery of effective programs.
•  Set up strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of programs.
•  Take accountability for the effective implementation of all projects within the department in line with budgetary requirements and stipulated timeframes and
• quality standards.
•  Harness the value of teamwork within the department to ensure the achievement of the organisation objectives.
•  Provide supervisory support to personnel for effective performance and delivery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements:

•  Master’s degree in museum and heritage studies or equivalent
•  At least 12 to15 years’ experience in the heritage sector.
•  10 years of management experience.

Skills and experience required:

•  Strategic and Operational Management knowledge of heritage resources.
•  Preservation and conservation
•  Diversity management
•  Conflict resolution
•  Project Management
•  Advanced understanding of governance policies and procedures
•  Knowledge of South African history

Competent in the following:

•  Ability to give strategic direction.
•  Building teams and ability to manage activities of various team members from within the organisation and outside.
•  Advanced communication skills (verbal and writing) to engage and relate with the Public.
•  Leadership and People management skills
•  Ability to multitask.
•  High professional standards
•  Advanced policy development skills
•  Problem solving
•  Advanced analytical skills Planning and organisational skills
•  Decision making, work under pressure and administration.
•  Conflict management skills
•  Financial management skills