Museum Assistant: Satellite Museum (Simonstown), Ref No. CAS 26/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee, facilitate and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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.

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.

Remuneration

R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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