Museum Officer

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


To assist the Curator by carrying out 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 and routine curatorial functions.
  • Accepts and rejects offers of historical materials and then writes standard
acknowledgements of these donations.
  • Attends to public enquiries and undertakes the necessary research.
  • Undertakes research to confirm the date, identify the authenticity of donations and
purchases.
  • Provides artefacts on request for exhibitions and supplies text for mini displays.
Curates various collections.
  • Maintains the data retrieval systems and to scan and link images to relevant programmes.
  • Maintenance of a filing system.
Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to perform the duties associated with the post.
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 RequirementsBachelors 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 driving license.
  • 2 Years relevant experience.
  • Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Heritage or Museum studies 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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1391841
  • 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