DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT – MUSEUM ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT – MUSEUM ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT

APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via
http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 27 January 2025

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for
verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend
interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection
process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you
experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical
support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday o Friday
from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all
other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as
indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the
closing date as no late applications will be considered.

POST 1 : MUSEUM ASSISTANT: REGIONAL MUSEUM BREEDE RIVER (WORCESTER)
REF NO: CAS 58/2024 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum Knowledge of the
following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their
potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current
primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation
and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history;
Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation;
Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including
financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector;
Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”; Written
and verbal communication skills; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and
approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions;
Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict.

DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate,
present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate,
present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research
and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the
museum.

ENQUIRIES : Mr E Badenhorst Tel No: (023) 614 1950 /Emile.Badenhorst@westerncape.gov.za