Heritage Officer at South African Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra)

About the position

The closing date for applications will be Monday, 28 June 2021 at 17H00PM.

The minimum salary is R277 983 per annum.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To facilitate the identification,management and conservation of State-Owned objects of heritage value, liaise with State Institutions,experts as well as monitor objects/collections including specifically declared objects/collections and conduct research relating to heritage objects, to provide assistance to the unit Manager, as well as to provide administrative and technical support to the unit.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• KPA 1: Identification and Management of Heritage Objects.
• KPA 2: Stakeholder Management.
• KPA 3: Research.
• KPA 4: Policy Development.

Key Performance Area (KPA)
Identification and Management of Heritage Objects:

• Identify and assess HO in public and private ownership
• Monitor objects/collection including specifically declared objects/collections.

Stakeholder Management:

• Public participation.
• Liaise with experts, Heritage conservation bodies, State institutions and community organisations.
• Engage with the community via meetings and ongoing engagement.
• Identify gaps and initiate contact with interested and affected parties.
• Respond to queries.
• Media engagement.
• Create awareness and provide input on heritage issues to inter-governmental departments.

Research:

• Conduct background research on HO when necessary.
• Conduct new research to add to existing theory and data relating to the HO.
• Work with other employees in the unit to produce at least one research paper.
• Conduct research for integrated heritage management.
• Conduct historical mapping.
• Keep updated with current trends and changes within the environment.
• Listing of heritage inventory.
• Provide data to Marketing and Communications department relating to HO and collections.

Policy Development:

• Participate and inform the development of policy.
• Participate in the update and renewal of HOU SOPs and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of new policies and guidelines based on changes in the heritage sector.
• Implement the SOPs, guidelines and policies with relevant stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• At least a Postgraduate degree, or equivalent, in History, Museum and Heritage Studies or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' work experience in the Heritage Environment (e.g., Museums, Galleries, Archives).

Other skills required:

• Heritage Conservation management.
• Heritage Legislation.
• Knowledge of types of Heritage Objects.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

NUMERICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
SAMA (advantageous).
ICOM (advantageous).

LICENSES:
A valid code EB (08) driver's license.

COMPUTER SKILL:
Computer literacy with regard to the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Regularly required to sit.
• Often to talk and hear.

Please note that SAHRA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. SAHRA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Desired Skills:

• History
• Museums
• Heritage Studies
• Heritage Objects
• Heritage Conservation management
• Heritage Legislation

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours