Head of Department: History Department (Permanent)
Location: National Museum Bloemfontein
Level: DPSA – Assistant Director level
visit: www.nationalmuseum.co.za for full advert and application forms
Purpose of the Position
The main purpose of the post is to manage the History Department of the National Museum and conduct world class research which is published in peer-reviewed journals. The department also supplies scientific expertise for exhibits and is actively involved in skills development, educational and outreach activities of the Museum. The History Department research transcends all cultural boundaries and thereby unlocks the past for all our people. It aims to do active research on the history of South Africa, including cultural, oral, social and political history.
Key Performance Areas

• Expand the research outputs of the History Department including Oral History and manage the historical research archives.
• Conduct and publish internationally competitive research in peer- reviewed journals
• Provision of expert support for Museum exhibitions, educational and outreach activities in order to popularise history as a field of expertise.
• General Management and Administration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Qualification: Minimum PHD in South African History with a publication record in accredited research journals. South African citizen.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting research in a Museum/ institution of higher learning/ other. Knowledge of transformation. Experience supervising research teams.
A valid (unendorsed) Code 8 Drivers license.
Knowledge of South African History and Cultural History. Oral history.
Personal Attitudes include the Ability to work under pressure; Good interpersonal relations skills; Good written and verbal skills.
The National Museum is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore people from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

• The National Museum reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
• If you meet ALL the stated requirements, kindly e-mail your application to applications@nasmus.co.za, including

- A covering letter
- List of peer reviewed publications in accredited publications
- a comprehensive CV with three contactable work referees
- the employment application form (obtainable on www.nasmus.co.za)
- copy of South African identification document and driver’s license
- copy of qualifications

• Applications not meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
• Should you not hear from us within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a comprehensive selection process.

Telephonic enquiries: 051 447 9609, email enquiries: applications@nasmus.co.za.
Closing date: 24 October 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2024/10/24