Curator (entomology)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


To apply academic knowledge to develop the natural science collection at the Natural Science
Museum.
Key Responsibility Areas

  • Aligning or defines key programmes priorities with regards to maintaining standards and
complying with practices and principles associated with museology.
  • Co-ordinating and controlling tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel
performance, productivity and discipline.
  • Conducting research or partners international and local academics during collaborative
studies.
  • Applying the research methodology to execute data collection or observational studies.
  • Analysing, evaluating and making determinations on specific observations relating to
habitat, survival, threat and ecological value using natural science principles.
  • Validating or confirming the reliability of findings and testing hypothesis.
  • Developing and monitoring the execution of applications and procedures associated with
the acquisition, restoration and exhibition of specimens and artefacts.
  • Disseminating information and knowledge on the natural science field of study.
Competencies
  • Planning.
  • Organisational awareness.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Projects management.
  • Discipline specific skills.
  • Data analysis.
  • Interpersonal relationships.
  • Communication.
  • Service delivery orientation.
  • Action and outcome orientation.
  • Learning orientation.
  • Coaching and mentoring.
Essential Requirements
  • Master of Science (NQF Level 9) in Zoology with some relevance to Entomology or Taxonomy
or Systematics.
  • Registration with SACNASP as Professional Natural Scientist.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 4 Years relevant experience.
  • Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
  • Doctor of Philosophy (NQF Level 10) specializing in Entomology or Taxonomy or Systematics.
  • 5 Years relevant experience.
  • Must have published a research paper in scientific journals.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R780 886- R987 939 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 0313114128

eThekwini Municipality

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1378900
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned