Curator

The remuneration package includes an all-inclusive cost to company salary, based on the scale of a position with a Paterson C job grade, allowances and benefits as specified in the HR tariff Document and Conditions of Services of SANParks.

South African National Parks
Human Capital Officer
P.O. Box 787 PRETORIA 0001
For attention: Thami Mohlabi
Tel: (012) 426 5048

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI/HDSA

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Social Sciences/Museum Studies/History/Archaeology with at least 3 - 5 years of collections management or curatorial experience in a museum or similar institution.
- Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Cultural Heritage/ Museum/History/Archaeology/Archive studies will be an added advantage.
- A sound knowledge of Heritage Objects and Museum management
- Computer Literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as MSWord and MS Excel.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good report writing skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
- A valid driver's license Code 08.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the management, preservation, conservation, safety, acquisition, disposal, interpretation and presentation of the Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre collection in line with the local and internationally accepted museum standards.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and plans for conservation of museum collections, with input from relevant other officials.
- To collect objects associated with the history of the park in order to ensure a wide ranging in-depth cultural heritage collection.
- To maintain an up to date inventory and proper storage of the park's heritage objects.
- To research and document new entries to the collection in order to enhance their heritage and cultural significance. Ensure proper and safe handling as well as storage and ownership of artefacts.
- To facilitate and oversee the design, preparation and installation of exhibitions related to cultural heritage.
- To facilitate research on and access to heritage collections.
- To manage relationships with third-party institutions that curate heritage objects that originates from Mapungubwe National Park.
- Lead, develop and manage the Financial and Human Capital related to the position.

**Salary**:
R 303 723 - R 496 089