Fresh Vacancies 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.

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

COLLECTIONS & DIGITISATION DEPARTMENT

• COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT – (Five months fixed-term contract positions, which may be extended depending on funding) – 4 positions
• Basic Salary: R 19 218.00 per month, plus benefits

Job Grade: 13

• Requirements: Grade 12/BSc or equivalent  Ideal: Relevant 3 year degree/diploma in relevant field of study  Proven experience in working with natural history museum specimens/collections  Proven experience in working with the Specify database or similar database  Computer literacy in Microsoft 365  A valid driver’s license is not a requirement but may be an advantage

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the maintenance of collection data, including the development of inventories, stocktaking, and other clerical tasks  Assist with packing, unpacking, and moving of collections material under the supervision of Collections Managers  Provide general assistance in storage areas  Clean material in storage and on display under the supervision of the Collections Manager  Assist in the preparation, accessioning, and registration of new specimens and objects as 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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT

Basic Salary: R 276 963.49 per annum, plus benefits
Job Grade: 12
Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).  A certificate in administration, office Management, business management, or a related field  At least two (2) years’ experience in an administrative or secretarial support role within a customer focused, public sector or institutional environment  Experience in providing administrative support to senior management  Experience in report preparation, minute taking and records management  Experience in office administration, including diary management, meeting coordination, filing systems and document control  Experience in preparing presentations, correspondence and official documentation  Experience in managing petty cash, office supplies and stock control (where applicable).  Ideal: A diploma in administration, office/business management or a related field with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar administrative environment at government or large institutional level. Valid Code EB Driver’s licence (advantageous)  Experience in assisting with budget administration or financial record-keeping will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities include:

• General Administrative and Secretarial Support  Communication, Coordination and Information Management  Financial Administration and Procurement Support  Records and Document Management  Health, Safety and Compliance Support

Competencies Required:

• Aligning Performance for Success  Strategic Thinking Skills  Decision Making  Innovation  Business Acumen  Ownership  Teamwork  Planning & Organising Building Partnerships  Facilitating Change  Gaining Commitment  Communication  Risk Tolerance  Visitor/Stakeholder Focus  Delegation  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability  Integrity  Technical and /or Professional Knowledge and skills.

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

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT

Basic Salary: R 276 963.49 per annum, plus benefits
Job Grade: 12

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).  A certificate in administration, office Management, business management, or a related field  At least two (2) years’ experience in an administrative or secretarial support role within a customer focused, public sector or institutional environment  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in report writing and minute taking  Basic office management including management of petty cash, mail distribution and franking (depending on the nature of the Department)  The role may also require spending longer hours at the office  Experience in preparing presentations, correspondence and official documentation  Ideal: A diploma in administration, office/business management or a related field with at least three (3) years’ experience in a similar administrative environment at government or large institutional level  Secretarial or Administrative Diploma, relevant experience as a secretary/ Administrative/Office assistant  Valid Code EB Driver’s licence (advantageous)  Experience in assisting with budget administration or financial record keeping will be an advantage  High proficiency with the commonly used computer software and applications i.e using various computer packages – Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Internet, E-mail, MS project, Access and advantage  Administrative experience in Fundraising and Budgeting will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities include:

• General Administrative and Secretarial Support  Communication, Coordination and Information Management  Financial Administration and Procurement Support  Records and Document Management  Health, Safety and Compliance Support

Competencies Required:

• Aligning Performance for Success  Strategic Thinking Skills  Decision Making  Innovation  Business Acumen  Ownership  Teamwork  Planning & Organising Building Partnerships  Facilitating Change  Gaining Commitment  Communication  Risk Tolerance  Visitor/Stakeholder Focus  Delegation  Stress Tolerance  Adaptability  Integrity  Technical and /or Professional Knowledge and skills.

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

OFFICE OF THE CEO

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT

Basic Salary: R 276 963.49 per annum, plus benefits
Job Grade: 12
Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).  A certificate in administration, office Management, business management, or a related field  At least three years (3) relevant experience as an administrative assistant, or a related portfolio  Experience in providing administrative support to senior management  Experience in report preparation, minute taking and records management  Experience in preparing presentations, correspondence and official documentation  Experience in office administration, including diary management, meeting coordination, filing systems and document control  Ideal: A diploma in administration, office/business management or a related field with at least five (5) years’ experience in a similar administrative environment at government or large institutional level  Secretarial or Administrative Diploma, relevant experience as a secretary/ Administrative/ Office assistant  Valid Code EB Driver’s licence (advantageous)  Experience in managing petty cash, office supplies and stock control (where applicable)  Experience in assisting with budget administration or financial record keeping will be an advantage  Administrative experience in Fundraising and Budgeting will be an advantage  Driver’s license preferable

Key Responsibilities include:

• Administrative and Support services including minutes taking  Communication, Coordination and Information Management  Financial Administration and Procurement Support  Records and Document Management  Health, Safety and Compliance Support

Competencies Required:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft Teams  Sound knowledge of office administration systems and procedures  Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities  Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy  Business Acumen  Good planning and coordination skills  Ability to work independently and as part of a team  Basic project coordination skills will be an advantage