Job Opportunities at National Heritage Council of South Africa

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• To provide financial services including expense control and payroll processing ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Financial and Budget services 
• Administration of payroll processing 
• Financial reporting 
• Continuous improvement 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, GAAP and other relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts 
• Understand the public sector 
• Computer skills 
• Sound knowledge of accounting systems and packages e.g. Pastel or Caseware 
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and legislative compliance 
• Budgeting 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum education required 
• Graduate qualification in Financial Management/Accounting or relevant NQF level 7 qualification 
• Completed Articles (Advantageous) 

Required experience 

• At least 5 Years’ relevant experience  

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• To drive and implement the identification, inscription, development and preservation of world heritage, African liberation heritage as well as facilitate multilateral engagement and programmes that contribute to the heritage sector. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• World heritage Programmes development and implementation 
• African Liberation Heritage preservation 
• Sites Development and management 
• Multilateral and sector engagements 
• Resources Coordination and monitoring 
• Continuous improvement of self and role outputs 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpret and apply the world Heritage Convention, National Heritage Resources Act and NDP 
• Developing ideas, testing viability, business cases, projects 
• Project and Risk management 
• Lobbying and persuasion and sensitivity to shifting political dynamics 
• Compiling strategic documents 
• Research and writing skills 
• Computer skills 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Ability to speak and write one of the UN languages is desirable 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 

• Graduate qualification in South African history, political science studies, anthropology, transformation, heritage studies or relevant NQF level 7 qualification.  
• Required Functional Knowledge/Skills 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation policies 
• Excellent grammar skills 
• Computer skills 
• Working knowledge and understanding of the communication environment policies, knowledge and understanding of government 

Required experience 

• At least 5 Years’ relevant experience 
• An added advantage will be experience in world heritage 

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

• To implement the NHC’s communication strategy, coordinating internal and external communication in line with the NHC’s vision, mission and brand identity. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Needs Analysis 
• Internal and External Communication 
• Media relations 
• Administration 
• Continuous improvement 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Knowledge of relevant legislation policies 
• Excellent verbal and writing skills 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Ability to represent the NHC brand in virtual communities and networks 
• Computer skills 
• Working knowledge and understanding of the communications environment, policies, knowledge and understanding of government communications 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 

• Degree in Communication (majoring in public relations, journalism or corporate communication), National Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification. 

Required experience 

• At least 3 Years’ experience in public relations, media liaison, corporate communication or relevant environment 

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Strategic direction and oversight for Core Business 
• Development and monitoring of business plans within the Core Business Functional units 
• Manage the operations of the Core Business Value Chain (Living Heritage and Tourism Development, Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route, Funding and Research and Knowledge Production) 
• Stakeholder and partnership management 
• Governance and risk management 
• Resource planning, monitoring and management 
• Leading Improvement and Unit optimisation 
• Contribute to the Management of the NHC as Acting CEO when delegated 2 September 2024 _NHC Job Avert 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strategic Management 
• Operational planning and management 
• Analytical abilities 
• Problem analysis and solution skills 
• Research skills 
• Compiling of research projects and articles 
• Written and verbal communication skills 
• Compiling strategic documents 
• Policy development 
• Organisational communication effectiveness 
• People management and leadership skills 
• Networking and building stakeholder relations 
• Core heritage knowledge and skills 
• Optimum service delivery 
• Business acumen 
• Project management        
• Budgeting and mitigating risk skills 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE 
Minimum education required 

• Post Graduate Degree at Masters level in the heritage / conservation / strategic management and / or relevant related qualification, NQF Level 9 
• Honours degree in the areas of South African history, political science studies, anthropology, transformation, Management, heritage studies and / or relevant related qualification, NQF Level 8 (Desirable) 

Required experience 

• 4-6 Years proven experience of management at strategic level 
• 5 Years’ experience in Heritage Resource Management / Environmental or Biodiversity Management or cultural heritage conservation; Public policy development or Policy Analysis; Strategic Planning or Implementation; Oversight Reporting; Strategic Presentations; or experience in the corporate governance of public entities. 
• 4-6 Years’ experience in the area of heading a public organisation or units of a public organization (Desirable).