Museum Officer

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


To assist the Curator by carrying out supervisory, curatorial and clerical duties
according to museum standards and to provide a public enquiry service for the Local
History Museums.
Key Responsibility Areas

  • Accessions and stores new material.
  • Undertakes clerical duties at the Local History Museums.
  • Assists with educational activities.
  • Maintains the data retrieval and filing system.
  • Accepts and rejects offers of historical materials in consultation with the
Curator.
  • Attends to public enquiries.
  • Undertakes research associated with artefacts.
  • Assists the curator in monitoring the collections and the objects on display.
  • Researches and updates records relevant to the Museum.
  • Assists with the production of exhibitions and displays.
  • Promotes the museum and provides information.
  • Manages and supervises subordinates.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physical able to do the job.
Competencies
  • Conceptual Thinking.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Monitoring and controlling.
  • Advice and Guidance
  • Computer Literacy.
  • People Management.
  • Discipline Specific Skills.
  • Communication.
  • Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
  • Resilience.
  • Cognitive ability.
  • Team Orientation.
Essential Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields
? Anthropology
? Sociology
? History
? Heritage Studies
? Archaeology
or any other related and equivalent qualification.
  • Valid motor vehicle drivers license.
  • 2 Years relevant experience.
  • Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Heritage or Museum studies or
Marine Archaeology or any other related and equivalent qualification.
  • 3 Years relevant experience.
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R311 261.52-R404 033.88 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 031 311 4128

eThekwini Municipality

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1382446
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R311261.53 - 404033.88 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned