Research Curator: Museum Research and Exhibition Service at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years research experience.

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate degree in: History, Archaeology, Heritage studies, Anthropolog or History of art; Research experience in relevant discipline (history, archaeology, heritage studies, anthropology or history of art); Research design experience with software such as Photoshop, Canva and CorelDraw, as well as web design.

Key Performance Areas    

• Curate research for exhibition projects in accordance with the Department’s strategic objectives; Conduct research with regard to collection management; Heritage promotion; Provide support with the development of all categories of new museums; Render a project management service with regard to exhibitions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: History, purpose, and functions of museums in society including their potential for nation building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Project planning and management including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to the museum sector; Exhibition design and display; Desktop publishing techniques; Museum exhibition making processes, collections management (information management) and preventive conservation practice and education services; Skills needed: Exhibition arrangement/ implementation; Sound organising, planning and time management; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work under pressure and make sound judgements; Ability to analyse documents and situations.