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Glyn Balkwill
Collections Manager
National Cultural History Museum
PO Box 28088
SUNNYSIDE
0132  RSA
Tel(w): +27 (0)12 324-6082; Tel(h): +27 (0)82 468-9463; Cell: +27 (0)82 770-7826
Fax   :27 (0)12 328-5173; Email : [log in to unmask]

Any opinions expressed are strictly my own

Northern Flagship Institution

The Northern Flagship Institution (NFI) is a National Museums Institution based in Pretoria. It is an amalgamation of eight Museums and a public entity under the Department of Arts and Culture. This body seeks to appoint suitable persons with the relevant experience and qualifications to the following posts on a permanent basis. It is the intention of the Council to promote representivity through the filling of these posts.
 

TERRAIN OFFICER

Basic Salary: R104 358 per annum plus benefits

SAMMY MARKS MUSEUM (PRETORIA) 

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate coupled by 3-5 years experience in building or renovations environment or 5-8 years experience in the relevant field.  Valid code 8 drivers license.  Knowledge of museum structures, infrastructures and site as well as a diploma in pumbling, building and /or carpentry will be an added advantage.

Essential criteria: ● Knowledge and experience in general repair work, techniques and tools of plumbing, electricity, building and carpentry. ● Ability to supervise and co-ordinate staff and assist the public with facilities.  ● Proficiency in verbal and written communication and good interpersonal skills ● Ability to work under pressure and during weekends, public holidays and in the evening if required.

Duties:  ● Supervise and assist with day to day maintenance of the site, building and apparatus    ● Handle breakages and emergencies after hours ● Assist manager with emergencies during working hours ● Secure the site of 72 hectares ● Monitor water supply and usage on site ● Assist with transport and events  ● Supervise maintenance staff ● Assist Administrative Co-ordinator with fixed asset and stock     ● Assist with site maintenance of the Pioneer Museum.  

Enquiries should be addressed to: Mrs. Nerina Walters at 012 802 1150 

Curator (Archaeozoologist)

Salary: R154 758 per annum plus benefits

TRANSVAAL MUSEUM

Requirements: Appropriate M.Sc qualification coupled by 3-5 years experience or 10-15 years experience in a relevant field.  An understanding of natural history museum collections and their curation and management.

Essential criteria: ● The ideal candidate is expected to be familiar with the basics of archaeozoology and mammal collection management ● General administration; proficiency in verbal and written communication ● Computer literacy and good interpersonal skills ● Ability to work under pressure.

Duties:  ● Curate and manage the comparative archaeozoology and mammal collections               ● Oversee collections of new specimen, complete documentation and identification of new specimen ● Responsible for the maintenance and safekeeping of the collections in accordance with standards and procedures peculiar to the nature of the scientific discipline  ● Supervision of visitors and volunteers ● Correspondence concerning the collections ●  Processing and recording of loans, destructive sampling and tissue use ●  Compiling standards operational procedures, operational plans, budgets and reports relating to the management of the collections ● Undertake contract work on behalf of NFI when required  

Enquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Francis Thackeray at 012 322 7632   

Senior Finance Officer

Basic Salary: R129 601 per annum plus benefits

NORTHERN FLAGSHIP INSTITUTION

Requirements: A recognized degree or diploma in Accounting or equivalent coupled by 3-5 years experience or 10-15 years experience in finance and accounting field. Experience of ACCPAC for windows is not negotiable.

Essential criteria:  ● Knowledge and experience of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation pertaining to Public Finance ● Experience on computer applications such as MS Office(Word, Excel) will be required ● Good communication skills both verbal and written and good interpersonal skills ● Ability to work under pressure.

Duties:  ● Maintain accounting records and accurate financial documents ● Moderate level in terms of planning, problem solving and decision making ● Daily/monthly operational activities and reconciliation ● General Ledger, budgets, projects and preparation for annual audit

Finance Officer

Basic Salary: R104 358 per annum plus benefits

NORTHERN FLAGSHIP INSTITUTION

Requirements: A recognized diploma in Accounting or equivalent coupled by 3-5 years experience or 5-8 years of experience in the finance and accounting field. Experience of ACCPAC for windows is not negotiable. 

Essential criteria:  ● Knowledge and experience of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation pertaining to Public Finance ● Experience on computer applications such as MS Office(Word, Excel) will be required ● Good communication skills both verbal and written and good interpersonal skills ● Ability to work under pressure.

Duties:  ● Maintain accounting records and accurate financial documents ● Reconciliation, EFT and cheque payments, Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook, petty cash and fixed assets

Enquiries should be addressed to: Mrs. Tilly Heydenreich at 012 322 7632  

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Salary: R129 601 per annum plus benefits

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY(JOHANNESBURG)

Requirements: A degree or diploma in Graphic Design and/or Coral Draw coupled by PageMaker programmes. Five years experience in layout and design.

Essential criteria: ● Computer literacy ● Physical capability to be able to produce, carry and mount displays. ● Good communications skills both verbal and written ● Good interpersonal skills

Duties: ● Assist with the design, layout and mounting of displays ● Prepare text and illustrations for production of panels, labels and exhibitions ● Design and produce covers for publications         ● Design and produce pamphlets for sale at the museum ● Produce and layout labels for the production of external displays ● Design and produce certificates for NFI and public clients.

Enquiries should be addressed to: Mr. John Keene (011) 6465513 

REGISTRAR(2 posts)

Basic Salary: R129 601 per annum plus benefits

NATIONAL CULTURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (PRETORIA)

Requirements:  • A relevant first degree with postgraduate diploma/degree in Museum Science(Museology)  • 5 years relevant experience.

Essential Criteria:  • Proficiency with the principles of museology, with solid knowledge of collection management • Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and computer literate • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively • Good management skills.

Duties:  • Co-ordinating legal agreements pertaining to the collection • Facilitating the functioning of the Acquisitions Committee • Oversee cataloguing, registration and marking of new acquisitions               • Manage and assist with the documentation of backlog items • Maintain a system of object and information files in collaboration with Information Specialists  • Responsible for de-accessioning process.

Enquiries should be addressed to: Mr. Glyn Balkwill at (012) 324 6082

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