Byzantium Host

Babylonstoren; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tourism sector seeks a museum host for the new Byzantium Museum. The role involves welcoming visitors, demonstrating the honey extraction process, and maintaining exhibits. Ideal candidates should have a passion for beekeeping, excellent interpersonal skills, and a Grade 12 qualification.

Qualifications

• Completed National Senior Certificate qualification (Grade 12).
• A degree or diploma in tourism studies or entomology preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors to the Byzantium Museum and manage audio guide.
• Monitor exhibits for functionality and cleanliness.
• Engage with visitors about the honey extraction process and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Outgoing personality

Engagement with children

Passion for bees

Attention to cleanliness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Degree or diploma in tourism studies or entomology

Job description

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Byzantium Host

Babylonstoren is looking for a museum host to join the garden team at the brand-new Byzantium experience. The Byzantium will be a small, interactive museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the fascinating life of bees. In addition, guests will be able to see how the honey extraction process works. We are looking for an engaging and sociable host to welcome visitors to the museum and to demonstrate the honey extraction process.

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (Grade 12 / matric).
• A degree or diploma in tourism studies or entomology, or proven knowledge of beekeeping, is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality, and the ability to engage with children.
• A passion for bees and beekeeping.
• A keen eye for neatness and cleanliness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a small team.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Hosting visitors: Welcome visitors to the Byzantium Museum, explain and manage the audio guide and technological exhibits, and answer visitors’ questions.
• Exhibit upkeep: Monitor the Byzantium exhibits for functionality and cleanliness, report any technical issues to the IT department, and clean the space according to cleaning schedule.
• Honey extraction: Communicate regularly with suppliers for honey supers; weigh supers for honey calculations; maintain records for invoicing purposes; prepare supers for extraction; operate and supervise the honey extraction machine; clean the extractor and its facility; collect and distribute honey internally; and engage with visitors about the honey extraction process and equipment.
  
  

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