Vacant Jobs at Iziko South African Museum

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree with diploma in education or Teachers Diploma with relevant specialisation in Art Education 
• At least five years’ experience in education or public programmes 
• Knowledge of Museum education and public programmes 
• Understanding of CAPS 
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite 
• Proof required of valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Manage Museum educators 
• Report on education programmes 
• Liaise with WCED and other relevant partners regarding the curriculum and programmes 
• Initiate, developing, presenting and promoting collections-based education programmes and resources 
• Overseeing education programmes, conduct guided tours, museum education activities, taking responsibility for management of a site and its activities. 

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 
• Diploma in Education (Science Focus) 
• Ideal- Education degree (Science Focus) 
• Driver’s license Experience in Teaching, training or tutoring experience with a science background and familiarity with the National curriculum 
• Understanding of outcomesbased education: Computer literate – MS Office, Internet, email, and good knowledge of the relevant collection 
• Materials development and programme presentation skills 
• Able to communicate (written and verbal) in at least two regional languages, with competence in a third regional language advantageous 
• Familiarity with the social and developmental needs of Western Cape communities and a display of cultural empathy.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• External Education and Public Programmes 
• Outreach and Audience Development 
• Promotion of Planetarium Research and Collections

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Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Biodiversity / Biodiversity-related field 
• Proven relevant experience working in a museum preferably as a curator with a demonstrated track record of competence and success 
• Research experience in a biodiversity-related field including integrated taxonomy as well as proven academic research and writing ability 
• Computer literacy in MS Office 
• Valid driver’s license. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Assist in the identification of conservation requirements timeously and ensuring that these are addressed 
• Conducting fieldwork to ensure the strategic acquisition of specimens 
• Assessing specimens for inclusion in the mammalogy, ornithology and herpetology collections 
• Preparing fundraising proposals and ensuring the stewardship of Natural History unit grant agreements 
• Contributing to the development and implementation of Iziko’s over-arching exhibition strategy to ensure optimal educational heritage and societal benefits 
• Developing exhibition concepts, proposals and budgets in collaboration with other curators and exhibition designers 
• Contributing to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders 
• Contributing proactively to education and public programmes as required.

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Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Art History, Art Theory, Art Practice, or equivalent 
• Experience, working in an Art Museum or Gallery, or conducting university-level research/teaching 
• Relevant Museological knowledge to take full responsibility for curatorial functions 
• Proven record of research excellence and publication of a high international standard 
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Deliver on curatorial functions in relation to the collections of new media and photography, including regularly identifying works for acquisition and conservation 
• Conducting research to ensure strategic knowledge generation outputs are met 
• Communicate specialist research findings to the public through publications, exhibitions, popular articles, website and public programmes such as guided tours and panel discussions 
• Preparing fundraising proposals and ensuring the stewardship of the relevant grant agreements 
• Developing exhibition concepts, proposals and budgets in collaboration with other curators, exhibition designers and education team 
• Contributing to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders 
• Negotiate, handle and manage artworks for temporary and touring exhibitions, to and from other institutions, nationally and abroad, and acting as courier when required 
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising and other related work in the gallery 
• Submit reports on outputs and activities, as requested 
• Flexibility to assist in other curatorial departments when required Mentor colleagues, interns, trainees and volunteers 
• Advising on collections specific conservation requirements and ensuring that these are addressed in collaboration with the relevant Collections Manager/s 
• Contributing proactively to education and public programmes as required 
• Keep abreast of developments in research, theory, museology and related production.

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Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Art History, Art Theory, Art Practice, or equivalent 
• Experience, working in an Art Museum or Gallery, or conducting university-level research/teaching 
• Proven track record of research, curation, publication, and/or postgraduate teaching/study/research in South African art 
• Proven track record of exhibitions locally and/or internationally 
• Particular interest and curatorial experience in contemporary South African art 
• Computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Deliver on curatorial functions in relation to the collections of contemporary works, including regularly identifying works for acquisition and conservation 
• Conducting research to ensure strategic knowledge generation outputs are met 
• Communicate specialist research findings to the public through publications, exhibitions, popular articles, website and public programmes such as guided tours and panel discussions 
• Preparing fundraising proposals and ensuring the stewardship of the relevant grant agreements 
• Developing exhibition concepts, proposals and budgets in collaboration with other curators, exhibition designers and education team 
• Contributing to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders 
• Negotiate, handle and manage artworks for temporary and touring xhibitions, to and from other institutions, nationally and abroad, and acting as courier when required 
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising and other related work in the gallery 
• Submit reports on outputs and activities, as requested 
• Flexibility to assist in other curatorial departments when required 
• Mentor colleagues, interns, trainees and volunteers 
• Advising on collections specific conservation requirements and ensuring that these are addressed in collaboration with the relevant Collections Manager/s 
• Contributing proactively to education and public programmes as required.

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Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Art History, Art Theory, Art Practice, or equivalent – with specialisation in historical forms of artistic production from South Africa, the African continent and the African diaspora 
• Experience, working in an Art Museum or Gallery, or conducting university-level research/teaching 
• Proven track record of curation, publication, and postgraduate teaching/study/research in South African art, art from the African continent, or art of the African diaspora 
• Proven engagement with museum and scholarly practices in various schools of thoughts observed within the art and humanities sector 
• Computer literacy in MS Office 365 
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Implementing the over-arching exhibition strategy of Iziko Museums through content development and project management of internal and external, permanent and temporary, exhibitions to ensure optimal educational heritage and societal benefits 
• Reinterpreting the permanent Historical African Art Collection (include various artworks across multiple mediums) and building the collection in line with the institutional collection development strategy 
• Conducting research to ensure strategic knowledge generation outputs are met 
• Communicate specialist research findings to the public through publications, exhibitions, popular articles, website and public programmes such as guided tours and panel discussions 
• Preparing fundraising proposals and ensuring the stewardship of the relevant grant agreements 
• Developing exhibition concepts, proposals and budgets in collaboration with other curators, exhibition designers and education team 
• Contributing to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders 
• Advising on collections specific conservation requirements and ensuring that these are addressed in collaboration with the relevant Collections Manager/s 
• Contributing proactively to education and public programmes as required.

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Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Fine Arts or Architecture , or related field Proven experience in high-quality design and production (exhibition design or potential to develop as an exhibition designer will be an advantage) 
• Experience with 3D modelling and rendering software (such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar tools) and Adobe InDesign and Illustrator 
• Computer literacy in MS Office 365 
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Produce imaginative, creative and original exhibitions designs 
• Collaborate with project stakeholders 
• Effectively communicate through using 3D modelling and other software 
• Design exhibition layouts and infographics 
• Test designs and perform proofing and quality control 
• Finalise technical files for production and facilitate related procurement 
• Collaborate with colleagues to install exhibitions
• Oversee selected fabrication and installation processes, and manage related contractors 
• Perform quality control aligned to universal accessibility standards 
• Ensure that designs reflect diverse cultural perspectives and promote inclusivity and equity.

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Requirements: 

• Degree or Diploma in Communication. Ideal: Honours Degree in Communication 
• Driver’s License 
• Membership of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) 
• Five years’ experience working in a Marketing & Communications environment, of which at least two should be at management level or supervisory level. Specific experience in dealing with media and developing media strategies as well as events management would be an advantage 
• Computer literate: MS Office, Internet, e-mail, knowledge of databases.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Develop and Implement an Integrated Marketing & Communications Strategy 
• Input on the development of all promotional material and publications and assist with copywriting and editing 
• Database development 
• People Management 
• Management Responsibilities.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 
• Basic Accounting related Certificate. Ideal: Accounting/bookkeeping related certificate/diploma relevant experience as a Cashbook Administrator 
• Computer literate in SAGE 300 accounting application 
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite 
• At least two years of experience in accounting environment 
• Basic office management 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Receipting of income 
• Daily Banking 
• Advances and 3rd party Payment as per Payroll 
• Foreign Receipts 
• Maintain & Update Cashbook 
• Bank-reconciliation 
• General finance Administration 
• Compliance of Health and Safety.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 
• Bookkeeping or similar certificate/diploma 
• Ideal: Bookkeeping certificate/diploma 
• relevant experience as a Finance Administrator 
• Accounting package operator’s certificate in ACCPAC (advantage) or any other accounting package 
• Relevant project management and reporting experience 
• At least one years’ experience working in a financial environment as a financial administrator 
• Basic or Intermediate level of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Internet, E-mail 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Journal entry preparation, Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts, Performing of NRF Claims and preparation of reports 
• Assistance with the processing of invoices and payment vouchers in Accounts Payable (AP) Module 
• General finance Administration.

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Requirements: 

• Grade 12 
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). 
• Ideal: IT Technician or IT Diploma or IT Support Engineer qualification (NQF Level 6) 
• Relevant OEM Certifications, Relevant Hardware certification, Relevant MS Certifications 
• 5 (five) years’ IT technical experience 
• Knowledge of Active Directory Administration; Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Cloud Services 
• Microsoft Network Technology in a WAN and LAN and Computer environment 
• Basic Apple Macintosh and client support.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Desktop Support Responsibilities 
• User Access 
• An IT and electronic Data Protection 
• Installation and Support 
• Service Provision 
• Housekeeping.