JOB DESCRIPTION
The Goodman Gallery is looking for a experienced, organized and detail-oriented Registrar to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Times
Tuesday-Friday: 09H00-17H30
Salary: Dependent on Experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have professional experience in an art gallery or museum in functional areas detailed in the job description
- Must have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an independent self-starter
JOB PROFILE
General management of all art works under the Gallery’s purview
- Uploading and maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all artworks and artwork locations incorporating works in storage, on site, on loan, on appro and in exhibition
- Management of digital artwork management system including: original cataloging of artworks, updating catalogue records, improving overall database system
- Oversight of artwork handling
- Responsible for condition and conservation reporting
- Insurance including:
– Processing claims
– Insurance renewals for consigned and owned artworks
– Transit /exhibition insurance cover for local and international art fairs and exhibitions
– Providing insurance certificates for consigned inventory - Management and supervision of artwork storage
- Management of loan documentation including loan agreements, loan requests
- Management of consignment documentation
- Tracking of all stock and ensuring all stock is correctly recorded in recording systems
- Books- ensuring all book stock is correctly priced and recorded in inventory
- Monitoring of art storage and exhibition spaces for temperature/humidty, environmental hazards , safety, cleanliness and ongoing maintenance concerns
- Human resource management