We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2023 Internships at KwaZulu-Natal Museum is now open.
If you’re a young enthusiast eager to explore and promote your rich cultural and natural heritage, the KwaZulu-Natal Museum brings a fantastic opportunity. As one of South Africa’s leading heritage institutions, the museum is dedicated to fostering understanding and appreciation of the nation’s diverse heritage. It achieves this by interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting material evidence of cultural and natural phenomena.
The KwaZulu-Natal Museum, situated at the heart of South Africa, offers a dynamic and immersive environment to not only explore the country’s abundant heritage but also promote skill development. To drive its strategic objectives and empower the youth of KwaZulu-Natal, the museum is thrilled to invite applications for various 12-month internship opportunities.
KwaZulu-Natal Museum Internship Benefits
The internships provide a valuable platform for young graduates to gain practical experience in their respective fields, build a professional network, and contribute to the cultural richness of the region. With a generous monthly stipend of R5 000, these roles offer an excellent start to a rewarding career in heritage and culture.
KwaZulu-Natal Museum Opportunities and Eligibility
Tour Guide (4 positions)
Requirements: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management or a related field.
Responsibilities: You will guide visitors through the gallery, ensure security in public spaces, provide information about the museum and its displays to the public and schools, and participate in other related departmental duties.
Environmental Management
Requirements: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management or a related field.
Responsibilities: You will conduct environmental education programs, assist in the planning of educational programs, participate in environmental outreach programs, and perform other related departmental duties.
Sales and Marketing
Requirements: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related qualification. You should have a good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for marketing, outstanding multitasking abilities, computer literacy, and an active presence on multiple social media platforms.
Responsibilities: You will conduct market research, assist with planning and hosting marketing events, contribute ideas towards marketing strategies to promote the Museum, assist with front desk duties, and support the marketing team with administrative tasks.
Digital Artist
Requirements: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Arts or a related field.
Responsibilities: Your duties will include capturing and editing video content, creating interactive digital content, and performing other related functions as directed by line management.
Health & Safety
Requirements: A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management/SAMTRAC or NEBOSCH Qualification rated from NQF Level 5 or other relevant qualification.
Responsibilities: You will be tasked with monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations, inspecting the Museum premises to ensure it is a hazard-free environment, promoting safe practices in the workplace, responding to employees’ safety, and performing any other related functions as directed by line management.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should direct their applications to the Chief Human Resources Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Museum. Applications can be hand-delivered to 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, or posted to Private Bag 9070, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
Application Dates
The deadline for submission of applications is Thursday, 15 June 2023, at 12:00 pm. Please note that no late applications will be accepted.
Ensure that your application includes a signed cover letter stating the internship you’re applying for, a CV with a list of references, copies of your identity document, matric certificate, and relevant National Diploma/Bachelor
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