Job details

Circular: 32 of 2026
Page No.: 6–7

Circular Post: 32/325
Department: Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 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 28 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

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: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
Reference information: CAS 26/2026
Salary information: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

19 requirements · official circular text

Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4);
A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development;
Museum ethics;
Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history;
Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation;
Education methodology in museums;
Project planning and management, including financial management;
Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector;
Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele.
Skills in the following: Numeracy;
Literacy;
Computer Literacy;
Language skills.
Ability in the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches;
Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions;
Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others;
Manage conflict;
Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence.

Duties

5 duties · official circular text

Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities;
Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations;
Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes;
Engage in research and implement exhibitions;
Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum.

Enquiries

Ms T Wentzel Tel No: (021) 786 3046

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your

Notes and Z83 guidance

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 32/325 : MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (SIMONSTOWN) REF NO: CAS 26/2026
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History,
purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary,
secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history;
Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and
management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement
initiatives such as “Batho Pele. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy;
Computer Literacy; Language skills. Ability in the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify
solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict;
Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence.
DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public
relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the
promotion and marketing of the museum.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Wentzel Tel No: (021) 786 3046
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co