DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM JOB ADVERTISEMENTS
Do you want to be part of a cutting edge heritage institution? Would you like to join a dynamic and creative staff team who are committed to telling the story of forced removals in Cape Town and South Africa, and exploring contemporary legacies? If you are passionate about these issues and if you have the following skills, you should consider coming to work for the District Six Museum.
The following positions are available:
1. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Purpose of job:
To oversee and support the general operations of the Museum.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the switchboard;
Managing visitor bookings which include schools, universities, tourists, dignitaries and special interest delegations;
Managing the various events of the Museum;
Providing general administrative support to the various functions of the Museum which includes managing the database of contacts.
Requirements:
A knowledge-base equivalent to a post-matric qualification in office administration or office management;
A minimum of 5 years experience of working in a similar position;
Some experience of working with the public;
Computer literacy, especially a knowledge of MS Office suite of programmes;
Experience with developing and maintaining administrative systems.
2. SOUND ARCHIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Purpose of job:
To provide technical support to the Collections, Research and Documentation department, particularly to the audiovisual archive.
Key responsibilities include:
Digitising audio, video and photographic m
aterial from various formats
Making public copies of audiovisual archival material
Assisting with public access to the archive
Maintaining audiovisual equipment
Assisting with cataloguing and documentation of the collection
Assisting with audiovisual set-ups and documentation at events and programmes
Requirements:
A post-matric qualification or equivalent, in audio, video or photographic work
At least three years experience of working in a similar environment
Knowledge of relevant software
Computer literacy: Windows and/or Mac
How to apply?
Submit CV with two written references for attention of Nicky Ewers, to nicky@districtsix.co.za, or hand deliver to the front desk of the Museum for the attention of Nicky Ewers.
Closing date:
FRIDAY 21 APRIL 2017