Collections Curator AD08

Brief Description

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of African art and Artists' Books, and familiarity with collections management procedures.
• Capture collections information for different data management systems and provide online access to the holdings.
• Facilitate and manage processes involved in incoming and outgoing loans of artwork for temporary exhibitions.
• Assist with providing a reference inquiry and information retrieval service for researchers.
  
  

Requirements

• BA degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Archive Studies, Arts Culture and Heritage Management or related museum studies.
• Experienced in art collection management.
• Minimum of 2 years work-related experience in / with museums or galleries.
  
  

This position involves responsibilities in collections management, preservation, and research. This includes administrative and conservation duties such as overseeing and coordinating conservation efforts and restoration when necessary. The incumbent will collaborate with scholars, historians, and other institutions on research projects regarding evaluating existing collections.

The position requires a highly detail-oriented and meticulous individual with experience in collections management and administration, including the accessioning of heritage assets, handling and packing artworks. Strong project management and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Fluency in spoken and written English is required, along with proficiency in at least one additional official South African language. The role also requires competence in email communication and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel. A valid driver’s license would be advantageous.

The WAM team is very small so applicants should also be willing to participate in practical mundane museum activities such as setting out furniture, packing workshop equipment, cleaning glass etc with a positive, can-do attitude.

Desirable

• MA in Art History, Fine Arts, Archive Studies, or a Post-graduate certificate in curatorial or museum studies.
  
  

Time Commitment

This is a full-time (3-year contract) position with a 6 months’ probation. The position is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. As a committed member of the team, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in after-hours programming at the museum.

For inquiries about the job content, please email Julia Charlton at Julia.Charlton@wits.ac.za. Please do not submit applications via this contact.

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