Curator

**Location**:
MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Social Sciences/Museum Studies/History/Archaeology with at least 3-5 years 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 originate from Mapungubwe National Park.
- Lead, develop and manage the Financial and Human Capital related to the position.

**Please Note**:
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.

**Applicants who do not follow both processes will not be considered.**

South African National Parks

Human Capital Officer

P O Box 787

PRETORIA

0001

Tel: (012) 426-5252

**Salary**:
R354 947-02- 579 755.23

**Paterson Grade**:
C4

**How To Apply**:
**Closing Date**:
18 March 2025