Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport: Museum Assistant Vacancy Available at Satellite Museum in George. The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee, facilitate, and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context. A permanent position is available.
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Category: Government Vacancies
Closing Date: 28/09/2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Key Performance Areas
- Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities
- Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations
- Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes
- Engage in research and implement exhibitions
- Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum
Competencies
Knowledge of the following:
- History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for nation-building and tourism development
- Museum ethics
- Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history
- Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation
- Education methodology in museums
- Project planning and management, including financial management
- Legislation, policy and regulations relating to the sector
- Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele
Skills in the following:
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Computer Literacy
- Language skills
Ability in the following:
- Motivate own ideas and approaches
- Break down problems into manageable parts and identify solutions
- Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others
- Manage conflict
- Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence
How to Apply