The National Museum dates back to 1877, when its collections and displays comprised mainly rarities from around the world. Since then the Museum has developed into an institution of international stature, focusing on natural history, cultural history and art.
Intensive research is carried out in ... read morethese varied disciplines, and valuable and important collections have been established. Through its displays and education programmes, the Museum renders a public service to its diverse audiences, engaging them in enjoyable and enlightening experiences and enriching the learning opportunities of all individuals.
Scope:
Conservation of the Permanent Collection, including maintaining a conservation and housekeeping schedule to ensure high standards of collections care, from acquisition to conservation to
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science. Preference will be given to interns who have studied entomology.
Knowledge of database systems and experience with collections will be an advantage.
High l
Duties and responsibilities:
Conduct research on the collection, such as diversity informatics and systematics of southern African plant taxa.
Co-ordinate, with Collections Manager, the curati
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Entomology, Zoology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience managing invertebrate collections (both dry
Qualifications: Minimum NQF Level 6 Three year National Diploma in Graphic Design. A valid (unendorsed), Code B driver’s licence.
Experience: 3 Years’ experience in design
Qualifications, Knowledge and abilities
Minimum: Grade 10 or N3
Advantageous: Consumer Studies at school
Only unemployed out of school youth based in Mangaung
Youth
Key Performance Areas
Preparing and Maintaining Non- Financial Performance Information
Coordination of Reporting and Audit of Non- Financial Information
Governance, Complia