MUSEUM HUMAN SCIENTIST

Requirements

Bachelor/Diploma’s Degree NQF level 06/07 in Heritage Management / Museum Studies, Indigenous Knowledge System or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in museum environment. A valid driver’s license (Except for people with disability). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of museum practices and collection management, knowledge of National Heritage Act 25 of 1999, Knowledge of South African Heritage Resource Act, research and analytical abilities, Supervision skill, Administration procedures relating to museums including norms and standards, planning and organizing, reporting procedures, procurement directives, conflict resolution, project management, analytical thinking, marketing communications, research, interpersonal relationship, problem solving, maintaining discipline, team building, presentation and communication skills.

Duties

Management and administration of museum: Managing all museological functions according to the museum sciences, supervision of museum staff, management and administration, in charge of all the departmental assets at museum, transport management and administration at museum, procurement submissions and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Management. Cultural / natural collection management (conservation, preservation and interpretation: Management of all the museum collection, acquisition according to museum guidelines and specifications, going on collection and acquisition trips to gather a representative collection according to the theme of Dzata Museum, documentation according to museum standards, all articles and artefacts to be regularly inspected, cleaned, treated with pesticides and fungicides, storerooms according to museum specification, the museum annually treated by pest control, research on products, processes and artefacts: All articles and collections and exhibitions to be interpreted according to researched information, contact and guidance to researches, contact with tertiary institutions, communication with communities, take photographs, audio recordings, and video documentation of artefacts and processes, conduct fieldwork to collect primary data from communities and sites, conduct informal educational programmes (museum information dissemination, research constantly to be done for all educational programmes, marketing and promotion, exhibitions and exhibition management, guided tours and talks; school groups, presentations, participation at shows, festivals and other events, planning and organizing special events at the museum, tour guiding training, professional publications, brochures and pamphlets production.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website | http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za | | | | The | application | | on the eRecruitment | | | ------------------------------------ | --- | --- | --- | ---- | ------------ | --- | ---------------------- | --- | system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and | duration/dates). | Failure | | to attach | required | documents | | will result | in the | | ----------------- | -------- | --- | ----------- | --------- | ---------- | --- | ------------- | -------- | application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver | at Cnr. | Thabo Mbeki | | & Elias | Motsoaledi | | Street. | The application | on | | --------- | ------------- | --- | --------- | ----------- | --- | -------- | ----------------- | --- | eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.

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