Museum Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and overseeing of the Geoscience Museum Collections, including the education programme, displays and exhibitions.
• Database management: Cataloguing and accessioning of collections.
• Conservation of Archaeological, Palaeontological specimens, objects and materials.
• General administrative duties, including budgeting and supervision of subordinates.
• Co-ordination of CGS Museum activities, with the CG Museum Curator.
• Participate in the marketing of the Geoscience Museum Research, both nationally and internationally, at the public and governmental levels.
• Provide expert scientific, technical and research input and support to visiting scholars, researchers and academics.
• Implement CGS Policies and International Conservation Policies to mitigate risks
• Assist CGS Curator with marketing, publicity, educational programmes and tours.
• Provide input to the curation of the CGS Museum collection and to enhance the collection.
• Research and document collected and/ retrieved specimens, manage storage, and display.
• Conceptualisation, planning and execution of the Museum exhibitions.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate.
• Excellent Human Relations, Organisation and Communication skills.
• Excellent academic writing and presentation skills.
• Competent in conducting independent geo-scientific investigations and research.
• Collaborative/ Teamwork driven.
• High values and integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Time- Management and attention to detail.

• Customer and Service Delivery Management Ethics.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6)  in Museum Management plus 5 years relevant experience,or,

• Bachelor’s degree in Palaeontology, Archaeology, Museum Studies or equivalent plus 3 years relevant experience in a museum environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in the study and research of Mineralogical and Palaeontological Collections.
• Knowledge of Museum Operations, and Administration.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office Suite.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 05 December 2025