Senior Curator: Conservation and Collections

PERMANENT POSITIONS

Senior Curator: Conservation and Collections

Closing Date: Thursday, 04 May 2023

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated
  documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original
  documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to
  the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership
  number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.

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SENIOR CURATOR: CONSEVATION AND COLLECTIONS

Department: Community Development
Branch: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Designation: Senior Curator: Conservation and Collections
Remuneration: R42 403.58 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Location: Johannesburg Art Gallery, Cnr Klein & King George Street Joubert Park

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, plus a Tertiary qualification in Heritage Studies, Museum Studies or
  Conservation / NQF level 7;
• 5 – 7 years working experience as a conservation officer in a museum/arts/ heritage
  environment;
• Management experience, at least junior management level;
  Primary Function:
  Manage the conservation unit of the City of Joburg Museums to ensure international
  museum accredited standards in terms of preservation are met, including all
  administrative duties associated with managing a team of conservators. Ensure that
  all objects in the collection are protected from risk and deterioration, which might arise
  from adverse climate condition or poor storage conditions. Protect the City’s assets
  from depreciation in value and to contribute to the preservation and promotion of
  Southern Africa’s rich cultural heritage. Advise curators on conservation methods.

Key Performance Areas:

• Initiate, formulate and manage core conservation programmes and activities;
• Manage all administrative and financial matters at the museum;
• Manage staff, schedules and activities.
• Develop conservation manuals and policies.

Leading Competencies:

• Written and verbal and good communication skills;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• Accountability;
• High level of confidentiality and organizational skills;
• Time management, working independently, under pressure and ability to prioritize;

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of conserving or restoring different materials; museum standards and practice,
  museum collection management, culture and heritage; copyright and public record;
• Collaborative / Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused;
• Customer and service Delivery management r (Batho Pele) ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to City’s according to City’s protocols, Legislation and
  standards.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by
using the following link below:

Click here to apply

APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Karabo Khumalo
Tel No: 011 407 6553
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 04 MAY 2023
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is
received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application
was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of
Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of
your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and
related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg,
you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation.
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.