Technical Assistant - Art Gallery

Art Gallery

Technical Assistant: (post level 12)

Job Id: 2781

Duties and responsibilities:

• Install and handle temporary exhibitions, permanent collection and art projects.
• Coordinate exhibition logistics including transportation, insurance, consignment letters, invitations, etc.
• Assist in creating exhibition dossiers.
• Pack and store of artworks.
• Care and maintain of gallery spaces.
• Care and maintain of permanent art collection.
• Update, digitise and maintain database and cataloguing of artworks.
• Responsible for documentation of exhibitions and projects.
• Responsible for educational walkabouts, tours, etc.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12
• One (1) to two (2) years' relevant working experience in a gallery.

Required competencies:

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of installation and general care of artworks.
• Good knowledge in contemporary art.
• Computer skills
• Good interrelations.
• Basic research skills.

Recommendations:

• Degree or Diploma in the arts is preferable, as the candidate needs to have a solid understanding and knowledge in contemporary arts to be able to work with arts practitioners.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

22 April 2019

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9161/7267/3687/7705.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:Please note: Compile/Convert all the below documents as one document (Pdf or Word), when uploading it on the online applications system.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter (please note that the first three (3) referees on your CV will be contacted with regard to reference checking);
• Certified copies (not older than 3 months) of all academic records;
• Certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• A certified copy (not older than 3 months) of your identity document (ID).

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.