| Government Entity | nelson-mandela-museum |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Cape, Mthatha |
| Centre / Location | Bhunga Building, Cnr Owen Street & Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, Eastern Cape |
| Source and Application | nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za |
The Nelson Mandela Museum, with four sites, namely Bhunga building, Nelson
Mandela Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, O.R. Tambo Garden of Remembrance
and Ngquza Hill Memorial, has dynamic and enviable opportunities to serve South
Africa, as stewards of a living legacy, to share and learn the true story of Nelson
Mandela in context, in ways that inspire and empower people.
The museum invites applications from suitably qualified, committed, competent and
experienced South Africans to serve as SENIOR MANAGER HERITAGE &
CONSERVATION.
This is an opportunity to help create a caring, value-driven heritage institution of
knowledge and excellence.
REF: Snr Mng H&C 8/2026
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Term is a 5-year FIXED-TERM contract.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the job is to enhance strategic alignment at Nelson Mandela
Museum in order for the organisation to grow and fulfil its mission, vision and
strategic goals as a multi-layered cultural institution.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible:
• To ensure that the strategic goals and objectives of the Heritage Department
are aligned with NMM’s mandate; and
• To provide outstanding leadership for the department to deliver services and
functions in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives, policies,
budgets, asset management plans and statutory requirements.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: The appointee will be required to give special attention to the delivery of the following: • Provide strategic leadership to the Department. • Enhance the internal processes and infrastructure that will enable the smooth running of various units with the Department. • Prepare performance reports and support the CEO to present at Council, Department of Sports Arts & Culture, Treasury, Parliament, and other platforms. • Provide Strategic management in accordance with the requirements of a National Museum. • Play a leading role in people management and staff development. • Ensure financial management in accordance with the PFMA, Treasury regulations etc. • Oversee heritage & Research, Collections Management, Conservation & related compliance, Environmental management, Public heritage and education, policy development, compliance with National & International legislations and protocols. • Implement Performance Management and Evaluation within the Heritage Department of the NMM. • Oversee the implementation of NMM’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans, and • Ensure compliance with the museum’s code of ethics and standards in respect of museum and site maintenance, visitor management, interpretation, collections, and exhibitions. Experience and Skills requirements: • Diverse relevant experience. • Report and business proposal writing skills • Interpersonal communication skill • Up-to-date knowledge of Museum practices and theories applied in Heritage sectors. • Commitment to and understanding of Heritage transformation in the South African context and Internationally. • Understanding of the values that Dr Nelson Mandela represents. • Demonstration of evidence of ability, leadership skills and initiatives to lead people. • Experience and commitment to working in a democratic ethos, and • Minimum code 8 driver’s licence is a must. Requirements: • An Honours Degree in Social Sciences, Anthropology, History or any relevant qualification • Post Graduate Diploma in Heritage Management • Strong research skills in heritage transformation and development • In-depth knowledge of collections management and conservation • Broad knowledge of heritage resources protection, preservation and promotion • 5 years working in a museum environment • Clear understanding of National and Heritage Resources Act No 25 of 1999 • Knowledge on how the three spheres of government are working
Source / Circular Reference
nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za