Museum Assistant

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PERMANENT POSITION
Museum Assistant

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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  the vacancy.
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  number and expiry date.
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VACANCY CIRCULAR 117/2025 City of Johannesburg

Department: Community Development
Branch: Arts, Culture and Heritage
Designation: Museum Assistant
Remuneration: R11 646,32 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Hector Pieterson Memorial Arts Museum,
8287 Cnr Khumalo And Zeph Mothopeng Street, Orlando West

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10;
• From less than 1 year of practical experience in a museum and galleries or similar
  environment.

Primary Function:
Support the smooth operation of a museum and enhance the visitor experience by
assisting with collections, exhibitions, public programmes, and general site management
and upkeep.

Key Performance Areas:

• Cleaning the inside and outer perimeter of the museums and galleries, and ensuring that the
  grounds are always kept clean and free of unsightly elements such as dead leaves and litter
• Moving and storing of museum furniture and display
• Check deliveries of incoming orders
• Monitor and manage environmental conditions in storage and exhibition areas
• Contribute to the Sub-Section operational day-to-day planning process
• Support process optimisation and efficiency
• Engaging Visitors and the Public
• Operational Support To ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Sub-Section and
  the Directorate as a whole

Leading Competencies:

• Communication – Strong verbal and written communication for public engagement and
  internal coordination.
• Customer Service – Ability to interact professionally with visitors, staff and other clients’ ability
  to handle inquiries.
• Teamwork & Independence – Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
• Physical Capability – Tasks may include setting up exhibitions, moving displays, and
  maintaining cleanliness.
• Organisational Skills – Time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple
  tasks.

Core Competencies:

• Museum Operations – Understanding of museum ethics, exhibit design, and public
  programming.
• Health and Safety – Awareness of safe handling practices, chemical safety, and
  emergency procedures.
• Understand the safety and security of priceless collections and public visitors

“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:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/12jsRIX3CRJO2KmawE0swwwew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Edwin Tshabangu
Tel No: 011 407 6553

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 01 OCTOBER 2025

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,

We wish you all the best with your applications