Assistant Art Curator

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Support the Senior Specialist: Art & Museum Curator in managing, preserving, growing and displaying Absa's visual art collection. Assist with research, documentation, and public engagement activities to ensure the integrity and accessibility of the collection. Support the Senior Specialist: Art & Museum Curator with all Absa-lead visual art exhibitions, visual art programmes, including the L'Atelier, and visual art activations in support of Absa supported sponsorships

Job Description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Assist in cataloging, documenting, and maintaining records of all artworks in the Absa art collection.
• Provide support to all visual art exhibition planning and installation.
• Provide support with the identifications and installation of artwork for all Absa Corporate Real Estate projects.
• Engage with visitors and respond to enquiries about art exhibits and/or activations.
• Management, tagging, tracking and reporting of all Absa artworks.
• Oversee the reframing of artworks.
• Oversee the restoration of artworks.
• Management of suppliers within the ambit of responsibility.
• Support on the L'Atelier programme.
• Support on all visual art activations on Absa supported sponsorship activations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy Formulation and Execution

• Understand and align daily activities with business objectives.
• Support the implementation of operational plans and initiatives.
• Provide feedback on execution challenges and identify improvement opportunities.

Customer Primacy

• Deliver services that meet or exceed customer expectations and service standards.
• Respond to customer queries professionally, resolving routine issues and escalating complex matters.
• Represent the team in customer interactions, reinforcing service culture.

Sustainable Growth

• Contribute to team performance and achievement of business targets.
• Support initiatives that enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• Monitor own outputs, identifying areas for improvement.

Client-Driven Innovation and Change

• Participate in change initiatives and support adoption of new processes or tools.
• Provide feedback on process effectiveness and customer impact.
• Encourage continuous improvement within the team.

Leading Talent

• Coach and guide team members to improve performance and build capability.
• Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen team effectiveness.
• Take ownership of own development and support team learning initiatives.

Operational Effectiveness

• Allocate and monitor daily tasks to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Maintain records and documentation in line with policy requirements.
• Identify and resolve routine operational risks or escalate issues as appropriate.

Digital Adoption

• Use digital platforms and tools to support service delivery and monitor performance.
• Encourage team adoption of digital tools and identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives in the business area.

Good Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote risk awareness and adherence to policies in daily routines.
• Escalate compliance concerns or breaches promptly.

Data Monetisation

• Capture, validate, and review data to support reporting and insights.
• Use available data to improve service delivery and performance.
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

Stakeholder Management

• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively to support collaboration and issue resolution.
• Represent the team professionally in operational and service forums.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Fine Art, Visual Arts and / or related fields.

Preference if a Master's degree in Fine Arts, Visual arts and / or related fields.

Field of Study:

Visual Arts / visual arts.

Work Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of experience working in a team.
• Exposure or understanding of visual arts from the African diaspora.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership Competencies:

• Communication
• Influence
• Delivering Results
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Creativity and Innovation
• Decision-Making
• Learning

Knowledge and Skills:

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Specialised knowledge of visual art from the African diaspora.
• Understanding of the African visual art sector.
• Basic knowledge of visual art practices and collection care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of curatorial practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and extended periods by oneself.
• Written English good.

Education

National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates: Office Administration (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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