Vacancy Circular Number:

012/2010

Closing Date

06/09/2010

Vacancy Number:

13

Core Department Function / Region:

Community Development

Branch:

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Designation:

Curator: Contemporary Collection

Salary Range:

R12 978 –R 23 350 pm

Educational Requirements:

BA(FA) or BA majoring in history of art. At least 1 year in similar environment with public relations and computer skills. Excellent judgment is required in order to extend , document, and research the collection, research orientated, analytical and meticulous. High level of fitness as the incumbent is required to carry and lift art objects weighing up to 20kg

Short Detailed Job Description:

To manage the contemporary collection of the Gallery, source acquisitions, undertake research and contribute to the history of art in the collection, coordinate exhibitions of work in the collection, enter into discussion with potential exhibitors, artists and other cultural institutions with a view to bring exhibition to the museum The incumbent must be able to communicate at all levels

Workplace:

Johannesburg Art Gallery

Contact Person:

Antoinette Murdoch

Contact Number:

(011) 725 3130

Fax Number:

086 5255019

E Mail Address:

jag@joburg.org.za