Iziko Museums Of South Africa : Outreach Officer

Outreach Officer ' Indefinite Appointment
Basic Salary Range: R 210 858.01 per annum, plus benefits


Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma in Education Science Focus
  • Ideal: Education degree Science Focus
  • Drivers license
  • Experience in Teaching, training or tutoring with a science background and familiarity with the National curriculum
  • Understanding of outcomes-based education
  • Computer literate ' MS Office, Internet, email
  • Good knowledge of the relevant collection
  • Materials development and programme presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate written and verbal in at least two regional languages , with competence in a third regional language advantageous
  • Familiarity with the social and developmental needs of Western Cape communities and a display of cultural empathy.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • External Education and Public Programmes
  • Outreach and Audience Development
  • Promotion of Planetarium Research and Collections

Competencies Required:

  • Thinking Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Business Awareness
  • Ownership
  • Teamwork
  • Planning amp Organising
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability
  • Innovation
  • Building and Maintaining Relationships
  • Initiating Action
  • Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Technical and/or Professional Knowledge and Skills

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.