MUSEUM HUMAN SCIENTIST is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Dzata Museum (Vhembe District) | closing date: 10 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- Bachelor/Diploma’s Degree NQF level 06/07 in Heritage Management / Museum Studies, Indigenous Knowledge System or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in museum environment.
- A valid driver’s license (Except for people with disability).
- Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of museum practices and collection management, knowledge of National Heritage Act 25 of 1999, Knowledge of South African Heritage Resource Act, research and analytical abilities, Supervision skill, Administration procedures relating to museums including norms and standards, planning and organizing, reporting procedures, procurement directives, conflict resolution, project management, analytical thinking, marketing communications, research, interpersonal relationship, problem solving, maintaining discipline, team building, presentation and communication skills.
Duties
- Management and administration of museum: Managing all museological functions according to the museum sciences, supervision of museum staff, management and administration, in charge of all the departmental assets at museum, transport management and administration at museum, procurement submissions and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Management.
- Cultural / natural collection management (conservation, preservation and interpretation: Management of all the museum collection, acquisition according to museum guidelines and specifications, going on collection and acquisition trips to gather a representative collection according to the theme of Dzata Museum, documentation according to museum standards, all articles and artefacts to be regularly inspected, cleaned, treated with pesticides and fungicides, storerooms according to museum specification, the museum annually treated by pest control, research on products, processes and artefacts: All articles and collections and exhibitions to be interpreted according to researched information, contact and guidance to researches, contact with tertiary institutions, communication with communities, take photographs, audio recordings, and video documentation of artefacts and processes, conduct fieldwork to collect primary data from communities and sites, conduct informal educational programmes (museum information dissemination, research constantly to be done for all educational programmes, marketing and promotion, exhibitions and exhibition management, guided tours and talks; school groups, presentations, participation at shows, festivals and other events, planning and organizing special events at the museum, tour guiding training, professional publications, brochures and pamphlets production.
Enquiries
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Notes
Applicants will be assisted to apply through the E-recruitment system at The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, 21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers Applications are hereby invited for filling of vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Notes: Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interview. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Pre-Entry Assessments: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Practical Exercise (a) All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. (b) The assessment must comprise a formal test to determine a candidate's proficiency in core functions and the technical dimensions specified in the job advertisement. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/ep/2024 All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity The closing date for submission of applications is the 10 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and preemployment verifications. Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. The advert will be posted on the following websites www.sac.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Dzata Museum (Vhembe District)
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor/Diploma’s Degree NQF level 06/07 in Heritage Management / Museum Studies, Indigenous Knowledge System or equivalent qualification
related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in museum environment. A valid driver’s license (Except for people with
disability). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of museum practices and collection management, knowledge of National Heritage Act 25 of 1999,
Knowledge of South African Heritage Resource Act, research and analytical abilities, Supervision skill, Administration procedures relating to museums
including norms and standards, planning and organizing, reporting procedures, procurement directives, conflict resolution, project management, analytical
thinking, marketing communications, research, interpersonal relationship, problem solving, maintaining discipline, team building, presentation and
communication skills.
DUTIES : Management and administration of museum: Managing all museological functions according to the museum sciences, supervision of museum staff,
management and administration, in charge of all the departmental assets at museum, transport management and administration at museum, procurement
submissions and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Management. Cultural / natural collection management (conservation, preservation and interpretation:
Management of all the museum collection, acquisition according to museum guidelines and specifications, going on collection and acquisition trips to gather
a representative collection according to the theme of Dzata Museum, documentation according to museum standards, all articles and artefacts to be
regularly inspected, cleaned, treated with pesticides and fungicides, storerooms according to museum specification, the museum annually treated
by pest control, research on products, processes and artefacts: All articles and collections and exhibitions to be interpreted according to researched
information, contact and guidance to researches, contact with tertiary institutions, communication with communities, take photographs, audio
recordings, and video documentation of artefacts and processes, conduct fieldwork to collect primary data from communities and sites, conduct informal
educational programmes (museum information dissemination, research constantly to be done for all educational programmes, marketing and
promotion, exhibitions and exhibition management, guided tours and talks; school groups, presentations, participation at shows, festivals and other
events, planning and organizing special events at the museum, tour guiding training, professional publications, brochures and pamphlets production.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.