Hod: History Department

2 months ago

Bloemfontein, South Africa NATIONAL MUSEUM Full time

**Head of Department: History Department (Permanent)**

**Location: National Museum Bloemfontein**

**Level: DPSA - Assistant Director level**

**Purpose of the Position**

The main purpose of the post is to manage the History Department of the National Museum and conduct world class research which is published in peer-reviewed journals. The department also supplies scientific expertise for exhibits and is actively involved in skills development, educational and outreach activities of the Museum. The History Department research transcends all cultural boundaries and thereby unlocks the past for all our people. It aims to do active research on the history of South Africa, including cultural, oral, social and political history.

**Key Performance Areas**
- Expand the research outputs of the History Department including Oral History and manage the historical research archives.
- Conduct and publish internationally competitive research in peer
- reviewed journals
- Provision of expert support for Museum exhibitions, educational and outreach activities in order to popularise history as a field of expertise.
- General Management and Administration

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
**Qualification**: Minimum PHD in South African History with a publication record in accredited research journals. South African citizen.

**Experience**: Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting research in a Museum/ institution of higher learning/ other. Knowledge of transformation. Experience supervising research teams.

A valid (unendorsed) Code 8 Drivers license.

**Knowledge **of South African History and Cultural History. Oral history.

**Personal Attitudes** include the Ability to work under pressure; Good interpersonal relations skills; Good written and verbal skills.

The National Museum is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- The National Museum reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- A covering letter
- List of peer reviewed publications in accredited publications
- a comprehensive CV with three contactable work referees
- copy of South African identification document and driver’s license
- copy of qualifications
- Applications not meeting the criteria will be disqualified.

**Closing date: 24 October 2024**

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2024/10/24

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