Museum Assistant Position at City of Johannesburg

Position Overview

Department: Community Development – Arts, Culture and Heritage
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hector Pieterson Memorial Arts Museum, Orlando West
Monthly Salary: R11,646.32 (Basic, excluding benefits)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain museum facilities and grounds to high cleanliness standards
  • Handle museum collections including safe transportation/storage of artifacts
  • Monitor environmental conditions in exhibition spaces
  • Assist with exhibition setup and event coordination
  • Provide visitor support and educational assistance
  • Manage inventory and equipment maintenance
  • Support operational planning and process improvements

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Some experience in museum/arts environment preferred

Essential Skills:

  • Strong communication abilities
  • Physical capability for manual tasks
  • Basic understanding of museum operations
  • Knowledge of safety protocols
  • Team collaboration skills

How To Apply

Submit your application through the official portal:

www.joburg.org.za

Required Documents:

  • Updated CV with contact references
  • Certified educational certificates
  • Valid ID document copy
  • Professional membership details (if applicable)

Important Information

  • No application fees required
  • EEA compliant recruitment process
  • Background verification process included
  • Only successful candidates will be contacted

Enquiries:

Edwin Tshabangu
Tel: 011 407 6553

The City of Johannesburg promotes employment equity. People with disabilities and candidates from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. All information submitted remains confidential and is used strictly for recruitment purposes.


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