Museum Officer: Satellite Museum (George), Ref No. CAS 36/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee, facilitate and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B=Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in the museum/heritage sector environment.

Recommendation

• A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics;
• Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history;
• Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums;
• Project planning and management, including financial management;
• Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele.

Skills in the following:

• Ability to motivate own ideas and approaches;
• Ability to breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions;
• Ability to listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others;
• Ability to manage conflict; Ability to communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence;
• Ability to speak in public and make presentations to large or small groups;
• Ability to review and critique research reports;
• Ability to critique exhibition guides; Ability to comprehend complex ideas, theories to concepts by analysing copious information; from desperate sources.