Website eThekwini Municipality
EThekwini Municipality is a Metropolitan Municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Home to the world-famous city of Durban. EThekwini is the largest City in the province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people. It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed, busiest port and is also a major centre of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches.
About the job
To develop the Fine Art and Artefacts collection and lead an exhibition programme at the Art
Gallery through the alignment and monitoring the execution of the work programme.
| Job Title | Curator (Exhibitions) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | T14 |
| Division | Art Gallery |
| Department | Libraries And Heritage |
| Branch | Libraries And Heritage |
| Vacancy Group | LIBRARIES AND HERITAGE |
| Reporting To | Director (Art Gallery) |
| Location – Town / City | DURBAN |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Job Purpose | To develop the Fine Art and Artefacts collection and lead an exhibition programme at the Art Gallery through the alignment and monitoring the execution of the work programme. |
| Key Responsibility Areas | • Aligns or defines key programme priorities with regards to maintaining standards and complying with practices and principles associated with museology. • Coordinates and controls taks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline. • Conducts research or partners with international and local academics during collaborative studies. • Develops and monitors the execution of applications and procedures associated with the acquisition and exhibition of artworks and artefacts. • Applies knowledge of Fine Arts and curatorial principles to assess, evaluate and maintain acceptable standards in relation to the Art Gallery exhibition facilities. • Disseminates information and knowledge on the Fine Arts field of study. • Controls the administrative and reporting requirements associated with operational key performance and result indicators. |
| Competencies | • Planning. • Organisational Awareness. • Use of Technology. • Project Management. • Interpersonal Relationships. • Service Delivery Orientation. • Action and Outcome orientation. • Resilience. • Cognitive Ability. • Impact and Influence. |
| Essential Requirements | • Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Fine Arts or History of Art or any other related and equivalent qualification. • Valid motor vehicle driving license. • 4 years relevant experience in the Art Museum environment. • Computer Literacy. |
| Preferred Requirements | • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Fine Arts or History of Art or any other related and equivalent qualification. • 5 years relevant experience in the Art Museum environment. |
| Housing Subsidy | Yes |
| Leave | Yes |
| Medical Aid | Yes |
| Other Allowances | N/A |
| Pension Fund | Yes |
| Remuneration | R780 886- R987 939 pa |
| 13th Cheque | Yes |
| Contact Name | HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER |
