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Circular: 27 of 2026
Page No.: 36

Circular Post: 27/135
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 17 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration, (OSD)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Albany Museum (Makanda)
Reference information: DSRAC 02/07/2026
Salary information: R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration, (OSD)

Requirements

12 requirements · official circular text

National Senior Certificate plus a master’s degree in Paleontology / Geology / Geo Science/Zoology, specializing in Eastern Cape Palaeoscience.
Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist.
A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment.
Knowledge of curating paleontology collections, research, fieldwork, fossil preparation and publication of scientific papers.
Ability to recognise diagnostic characteristics on which classification systems are based.
Computer knowledge, laboratory protocol, word computer packages, paleontology, and financial management.
Program and project management.
Communication skills, Report writing skills, People management skills, Customer or client orientated approach.
Knowledge of public service regulations, legislations/ policies/ prescripts and procedures.
Knowledge of Eastern Cape Museum Act.
National Heritage Act, Operational standards for natural science museum, South African National Standards for Museums.
A valid driving licence.

Duties

28 duties · official circular text

Identify, name and classify fossil species based on morphology, and evolutionary relationships.
Conduct field surveys and excavations, perform laboratory analysis (fossil preparation and microscopic analysis), curate paleontology collections, and publish research to support knowledge generation and understanding of changing ecosystems through time, and heritage management.
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions.
Monitor and evaluate program performance.
Perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework.
Provide scientific support and advice.
Develop working relations with client base.
Create public awareness of the science system.
Provide scientific data, information and advice as requested.
Review scientific publications.
To perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
Conduct analysis of scientific data.
Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information, through both scientific publications and public outreach initiatives.
Apply appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge.
Formulate proposals and compile reports.
Develop and customize models and techniques.
Conduct research and development.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies, procedures and knowledge.
Conduct basic and applied research.
Research/literature studies to improve expertise.
Publicly present research findings.
Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.
Manage human capital development.
Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
Supervise scientific work processes.
Manage performance and development.

Enquiries

Dr. P. Cimi Tel No: (046) 622 2312, Albany Museum (Makanda) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant centre: Head Office: Qonce: Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel No: (043) 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605. OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha, 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Albany Museum: Makanda: Enquiries. Dr. P. Cimi – 046 622 2312 (Makanda) Hand deliver to 40 Somerset Street, Makanda. Amathole Museum: Qonce: Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Applicants are encouraged to use e-recruitment system. People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference. The eRecruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report any e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:0016:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.

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Original Text

POST 27/135 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION: PALAEONTOLOGY REF NO: DSRAC 02/07/2026
SALARY : R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration, (OSD)
CENTRE : Albany Museum (Makanda)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a master’s degree in Paleontology / Geology / Geo Science/Zoology, specializing in Eastern Cape Palaeoscience.
Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science
environment. Knowledge of curating paleontology collections, research, fieldwork, fossil preparation and publication of scientific papers. Ability to
recognise diagnostic characteristics on which classification systems are based.
Computer knowledge, laboratory protocol, word computer packages, paleontology, and financial management. Program and project management.
Communication skills, Report writing skills, People management skills,
Customer or client orientated approach. Knowledge of public service regulations, legislations/ policies/ prescripts and procedures. Knowledge of
Eastern Cape Museum Act. National Heritage Act, Operational standards for natural science museum, South African National Standards for Museums. A
valid driving licence.
DUTIES : Identify, name and classify fossil species based on morphology, and evolutionary relationships. Conduct field surveys and excavations, perform
laboratory analysis (fossil preparation and microscopic analysis), curate paleontology collections, and publish research to support knowledge
generation and understanding of changing ecosystems through time, and heritage management. Develop and implement methodologies, policies,
systems and procedures. Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps and develop appropriate
interventions. Monitor and evaluate program performance. Perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established
framework. Provide scientific support and advice. Develop working relations with client base. Create public awareness of the science system. Provide
scientific data, information and advice as requested. Review scientific publications. To perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct
analysis of scientific data. Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information, through both scientific publications and public
outreach initiatives. Apply appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and
customize models and techniques. Conduct research and development.
Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies, procedures and knowledge. Conduct basic and applied research.
Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Publicly present research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.
Manage human capital development. Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to
sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise scientific work processes. Manage performance and development.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. P. Cimi Tel No: (046) 622 2312, Albany Museum (Makanda) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.