MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (GEORGE)

Department: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport Location: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government. Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) Requirements: Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. 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. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. Ability in 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; Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence. 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. M Ntsham Tel No: (044) 873 5343 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00

• ✓Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4)
• ✓A minimum of 1-year relevant experience
• ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development
• ✓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
• ✓Skills in the following: Numeracy

• •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