Museum Assistant

Umsunduzi Museum; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural heritage institution in Pietermaritzburg seeks a museum guide to open the site, welcome visitors, and assist with exhibitions. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate, site/tour guide accreditation, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers benefits including a salary, pension contributions, and medical aid.

Benefits

13th cheque

Contributions to pension

UIF

Funeral cover

Medical aid

Housing subsidy/allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a gallery/site guide in a museum.

Responsibilities

• Open and close site
• Welcome visitors and take them through exhibitions
• Record visitor numbers
• Daily check of museum exhibits
• Report all maintenance required

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in IsiZulu/Afrikaans

Accreditation as a site/tour guide

Education

Grade 12 with History or Tourism

Tools

Valid driver's licence

Job description

Ref: MA /

uMsunduzi MuseumSalary : R UMsunduzi Museum is an entity of the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture established in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act of

We are a cultural history museum committed to preserving, interpreting and sharing South Africa's diverse cultural history and heritage.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 with History or Tourism
• Accreditation as a site/tour guide
• 2 year's experience in museum as a gallery/site guide
• Valid driver's licence
• Fluency in English and IsiZulu/Afrikaans

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close site
• Welcome visitors and take them through exhibitions
• Record visitor numbers
• Daily check of museum exhibits
• Report all maintenance required
• Ensure cleanliness of the house
• Assist in planning and organising museum events including setting up venues, performing and cleaning afterwards
• Manage and sell stock at the house and do stock counts quarterly
• Compile monthly reports
• Market the museum to various audiences

Benefits

• Salary
• 13th cheque
• Contributions to pension
• UIF
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid and housing subsidy/allowance

Enquiries must be directed to : Mrs N. Mchunuon / 5 / 6.

Applications should be forwarded to : The Director, uMsunduzi Museum, Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg,

Ref: MA. Applications can be hand delivered at the Museum Reception or emailed in a zip folder before the closing date.

Applications must be accompanied by detailed CV with three traceable referees, copies of all qualifications, driver's license and ID copy.

Failure to comply with the aforementioned instructions will result in your application being disqualified.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace, we strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals from underrepresented groups ie Indian, coloured and whites.

The museum reserves the right not to make appointment.

Closing date : 07 November at 16 : 00