Iziko Museums Of South Africa : Curator Terrestrial Vertebrates

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Curator Terrestrial Vertebrates

Basic Salary Range: R 525 058.16 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Requirements:

  • Masters Degree in Biodiversity / Biodiversity-Related Field
  • Proven relevant experience working in a museum, preferably as a Curator , with a demonstrated track record of competence and success
  • Research experience in a biodiversity-related field, including integrated taxonomy
  • Proven academic research and writing ability
  • Computer literacy in MS Office
  • Valid drivers license

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Conservation Management:

    • Assist in the identification of conservation requirements timeously and ensuring that these are addressed

  • Fieldwork amp Specimen Acquisition:

    • Conduct fieldwork to ensure the strategic acquisition of specimens
    • Assess specimens for inclusion in the mammalogy, ornithology, and herpetology collections

  • Fundraising amp Grant Management:

    • Prepare fundraising proposals and ensure the stewardship of Natural History Unit grant agreements

  • Exhibition Development amp Implementation:

    • Contribute to the development and implementation of Izikos overarching exhibition strategy to ensure optimal educational, heritage, and societal benefits
    • Develop exhibition concepts, proposals, and budgets in collaboration with other curators and exhibition designers

  • Site Development amp Stakeholder Consultation:

    • Contribute to site development strategy in consultation with relevant internal and external stakeholders

  • Public Programmes amp Education:

    • Contribute proactively to education and public programmes as required

Competencies Required:

  • Excellent English written, verbal, and communication skills
  • Report-writing skills
  • Ability to organise, present, and communicate messages effectively through design
  • Knowledge of financial management and fundraising
  • Ability to plan, manage, and implement projects
  • Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders

Basic Salary and Benefits:

The salaries quoted above do not include benefits.
Iziko benefits comprise:

  • Generous contributions towards a designated retirement fund compulsory
  • A designated medical aid voluntary
  • A housing subsidy voluntary
  • Other employment conditions such as working hours and leave entitlement are also generous.

Applications:

  • A Cover letter that includes a detailed updated CV with at least two contactable referees and certified copies of identity document and certificates must be e-mailed to the Employment Coordinator .
  • Clearly quoting the position in the subject line to recruitmentiziko.org.za .
  • Applications received after the closing date of 10 January 2025 at 4pm will not be considered.

Enquiries to be directed to:

  • Director HR: 021 481 3986
  • Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the closing date.