Job title : Museum Assistant: Regional Museum Breede River (Worcester) - 2 posts available, Ref No. CAS 58/2024
Job Location : Western Cape, Worcester
Deadline : December 22, 2024
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Job Purpose The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee, facilitate and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context.
Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year clerical experience within a museum environment.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas 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.
Competencies 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.
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