Expired: GRADUATE INTERNSHIP AT IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA, WITH FOCUS ON ART COLLECTIONS

14th March 2018 /
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Deadline

29 March 2018

Website

iziko.org.za

Opportunity Description

Position: Graduate Internship at Iziko Museums of South Africa with particular focus on art collections. (two positions available).

Period of Internship: 9 months, 3 days per week

Stipend: R14 094 per month

Requirements: Postgraduate degree in Art History, Museology, Curatorship, or related field. Applicants should be committed, willing to learn, flexible, self motivated, organised and positive.

Experience: Relevant experience in working on projects, report-writing, and computer skills will be a recommendation.

Scope: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience and skills in all aspects of professional work within Iziko Museums of South Africa with an emphasis on art collections. The graduate interns will work alongside museum professionals, which may include conservators, curators, educators, designers, and others. This programme will give interns practical knowledge that could be applied in the public or private museum, gallery and heritage sectors.

How to Apply

Applications must include the following:

  • covering letter;
  • curriculum vitae of no more than four pages;
  • original certified copy of identity document;
  • original certified copy of degrees/diplomas; and
  • medical proof of disability, if disability is claimed.

Applications must be posted to Ms Thandi Nkosana, PO Box 61, Cape Town 8000 or delivered to Human Resources Department at the Iziko SA National Gallery Annexe, St John’s Road, Cape Town by no later than 12h00 on Thursday, 29 March 2018. Applications that are faxed or e-mailed will not be considered. Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview. Iziko will not communicate with applicants that have not been shortlisted. You are welcome to contact Ms Nkosana at (021) 4813982 should you have any queries.