Iziko Museums of Cape Town are African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage

We are seeking to appoint motivated employees in the following positions:

ART COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT

(Iziko South African National Gallery)

CURATOR OF CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE

Salary: R199 368 – R269 748 per annum, plus benefits

Requirements: Appropriate degree/ diploma in History of Art or Fine Art Ÿ At least three years’ experience working in an art gallery/ museum or related field Ÿ Relevant knowledge in the field of art with a proven record of curating, research and publication Ÿ Particular interest and curatorial experience in contemporary South African and African art Ÿ Computer literacy Ÿ Driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities include: Delivering on curatorial functions in relation to the collections of Contemporary Paintings, sculpture, performance and installations. Ÿ Communicating specialist research findings to the public through publications, exhibitions, popular articles, website and public programmes.

LIBRARIAN: ART LIBRARY

Salary: R137 376 - R185 904 per annum, plus benefits

Requirements: B Bibl degree or a Bachelor’s degree plus Higher Diploma in Library Science Ÿ At least five years’ experience as a Reference Librarian Ÿ Understanding of database systems and knowledge management systems Ÿ Experience in working in an Art Library would be an advantage Ÿ Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities include: Managing a centralised information system and database, and all tasks related to an Art Library Ÿ Managing staff in the Art library Ÿ Providing access to information as required by staff, researchers and members of the public

EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT

(Iziko South African National Gallery and South African Museum)

SENIOR MUSEUM EDUCATOR (ART)

Salary: R160 392 - R216 984 per annum, plus benefits

Requirements: Bachelors degree with diploma in education or Teachers Diploma with relevant specialization in Art Ÿ At least five years’ experience in education or public programmes Ÿ Experience in using OBE methodology Ÿ Computer literacy Ÿ Driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities include: Managing museum educators Ÿ Reporting on education programmes Ÿ Liaising with WCED regarding the curriculum Ÿ Initiating, developing, presenting and promoting collections-based education programmes and resources Ÿ Overseeing education programmes and conducting guided tours.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

CLOSING DATE

Letters of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees must be forwarded to the Employment Coordinator, PO Box 61, Cape Town 8000 or delivered to the Human Resources Department at Iziko: SA National Gallery Annexe, St Johns Road, Cape Town by no later than 19 April   2010  Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates within one month from closing date.  Enquiries to be directed to Adorable Lackay at (021) 467 4684.

Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity within Iziko, in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Iziko reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions