Robben Island Museum Achives Intern X 5

Closing Date:  30 January 2020

Location : Cape Town

Archives Intern X 5 (12 Months Contract) The above-mentioned position is available in the Heritage and Research Department at Robben- Island Museum. The purpose of the job is to ensure that Heritage Assets are properly cared for in accordance with Collections Management Policy, and accounted for in accordance with the Standards of Generally Recognized Accounting Practice on Heritage Assets (GRAP103). Duties And

Responsibilities

• ensuring GRAP 103 compliance;
• conducting verification process of Heritage Assets;
• assisting in monitoring movement of collections;
• assisting with accessioning and processing of new collections;
• monitoring of the conditions of collections – report any deterioration to coordinators;
• assisting with preservation tasks under supervision of Archivists;
•  assisting with the development of metadata and entering the data onto the Atom Database.

Qualification, Experience And Technical Skills

• Degree or Diploma in Heritage Studies, Library Science, History Art History, Anthropology, Finance or other relevant studies or equivalent;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge or experience in database work would be an advantage;
• Attention to detail and accuracy very important;
• Team worker; 
• Good Communication skills. Job Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Heritage Studies, Library Science, History, Art History, Anthropology, Finance or other relevant studies or equivalent;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge or experience in database work would be an advantage;
• Attention to detail and accuracy very important;
• Team worker;
• Good Communication skills

Remuneration:

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