Project Champion: World Heritage Sites Management

2 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage (cultural) World Heritage Sites in the Western Cape and ensure that the management of World Heritage Sites (WHS) are aligned with government priorities.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate Master’s Degree in Archaeology or related discipline; A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate research experience in the related discipline as well as project management experience.

**Recommendation**:
Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; Experience in the following: Heritage sector; Established networks in the South African Heritage sector; Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Coordination of the nomination process and manage the inscription and operationalisation of the World Heritage Sites; Managing strategic projects of the Western Cape Government (e.g. World Heritage Sites) and explore their tourism potential (e.g. Cradle of Human Culture); Raise funds from the donor community and relevant sector funding in order to protect and develop World Heritage and other sites and operate these prospective WHSs in terms of the requirements of the world Heritage Convention and the World Heritage Committee; Liaise with Heritage Western Cape, the South Africa Heritage Resources Authority and other relevant bodies that regulate World Heritage Sites Management and other project matters in the Western Cape; Develop budget for the World Heritage Sites and other projects in line with relevant legislations; Coordination of research outputs and identification of stakeholders in order to ensure project efficacy and efficiency; Development of a management tool for World Heritage Sites in the Western Cape.

**Competencies**:
**Remuneration**:
R 552 081 per annum (Salary Level 10).

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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