Technical Assistant at Iziko South African Museum

• We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:

RESEARCH & EXHIBITION DEPARTMENT

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: CENOZOIC PALAEONTOLOGY – (five month fixed-term contract positions, which may be extended depending on funding) – 2 positions

Basic Salary: R 17 147.23 per month, plus benefits
Job Grade: 14

• Requirements: Grade 12/BSc or equivalent  Prior experience as a Research Technician (in Cenozoic or other fossil collection or similar).  Ideal: Bachelor of Science (BSc) and significant prior experience as a Research Technician (in Cenozoic or other fossil collection or similar). Basic experience required in the following: Working with museum collections, Field experience on palaeontology and archaeology sites, Sorting of fossils ad Working on computers, especially with data entry and management Ability to sort and classify fossil specimens  Ability to work efficiently, accurately and neatly  Ability to work well in a team  Knowledge of the history of life on earth  Good communication and presentation skills  Computer literacy in MS Office Suite  Driver’s license preferable.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development and conservation of the Iziko Cenozoic fossil collections, including sorting and identification of fossils, fossil excavation in the field for up to five days at a time when required  Capture information onto database  Organise and maintain of fossil collections  Assist with exhibition and education programs when required

Competencies Required:

• Thinking Skills  Ownership  Teamwork  Communication  Planning & Organising  Building & Maintaining relationships  Patience and endurance  Integrity  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability  Technical and/or Professional Knowledge and Skills

BASIC SALARY AND BENEFITS

• The salaries quoted above do not include benefits. Iziko benefits comprise generous contributions towards a designated retirement fund (compulsory), a designated medical aid (voluntary) and a housing subsidy (voluntary). Other employment conditions such as working hours and leave entitlement are also generous.