Jobs
DIRECTOR COLLECTIONS & DIGITISATION, Iziko Museums of South Africa
26.09.2016
Iziko Museums of South Africa are African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage. Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce.
We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions
DIRECTOR COLLECTIONS & DIGITISATION (five-year fixed-term contract position)
Basic Salary Range: R487 212 – R659 160per annum, plus benefits
Requirements: Masters’ Degree in a field that relates to natural or social history research/museum -At least five years’ experience of managing museum collections -Leadership skills -Sound understanding of legislation and policies governing heritage -Understanding of PFMA -Excellent planning and organisational skills -Good writing and effective communication skills -Working experience of MS Office Suite at Intermediate Level -Valid drivers’ license.
Key Responsibilities include: Givingstrategic direction to the Collections and Digitisation Department -Merge and rationalise all the collections at Iziko -Spearhead a new department that will add (research and public access) value to collection management -Development and implementation of Collections Development Strategy -Collections management, including libraries and museum archive -Managing the digital archive -Gap analysis and collection growth -Performance management -Strategic planning -Policy development -Staff development -Project management -Risk management -Improving methodologies and workflows -Research oriented approach to collections management -Ensuring that the collection is accessible to researchers -Revenue generation -Management of copyrights -Making collections virtually accessible -Budgeting -Report writing -Developing close working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
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SALARY AND BENEFITS
The salary quoted above does not include benefits. Iziko benefits comprise generous contributions towards a designated retirement fund (compulsory), a designated medical aid (voluntary) and a housing subsidy (voluntary). Other employment conditions such as working hours and leave entitlement are also generous.
APPLICATIONS
A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and certified copies of identity document and certificates must be forwarded to the Director Human Resources, PO Box 61, Cape Town 8000 or delivered to the HR Department at Iziko SA National Gallery Annexe, St Johns Road, Cape Town by no later than Monday, 26 September 2016. Applications that are e-mailed or faxed will not be accepted.
Enquiries to be directed to the Director Human Resources, Mr Rocco Human, at 021 481 3984. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months from closing date.
Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity within Iziko in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Iziko reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
