Robben Island Museum is hiring Specialised Tour Guiding Officers (x4 posts)

The Robben Island Museum is hiring Specialised Tour Guiding Officers for a 12-month contract to work within the Public Heritage Department.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing Date: 30 September 2024

The position involves narrating and monitoring the history of Robben Island, particularly focusing on political imprisonment, and assisting with training tour guides.

Job Details:

• Position: Specialised Tour Guiding Officer (x4)
• Salary: R267,607.28 – R374,650.19 (Job Grade 10)
• Contract: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct prison tours for VIPs and groups, sharing personal experiences and historical accounts.
• Present the history of political imprisonment and South African history to specialized groups.
• Train and induct tour guides to improve their delivery of the political imprisonment narrative.
• Monitor and evaluate the narrative delivery of tour guides to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Participate in research and assist scholars with topics related to Robben Island’s history.
• Make presentations on the history of political imprisonment in various settings, including workshops and conferences.
• Support the museum’s Heritage Education Outreach programs, both locally and internationally.

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Must have experience as a former inmate of Robben Island Prison.
• Fluency in English and one other official language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative and develop new ideas based on assessments.
• Skills in identifying issues and understanding complex narratives.

How to apply

• Email your detailed CV, ID, and contactable references to: recruit5@robben-island.org.za.
• Subject line: “Specialised Tour Guiding 09/2024”

If you do not hear back within 30 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.