If you’ve ever dreamed of working in museums, heritage, research, or IT within a culturally rich environment, Iziko Museums of South Africa is recruiting across several departments for 2025. These opportunities range from entry-level museum attendants to specialist curators, archivists, technicians, and ICT engineers.
🗓 Main Closing Dates:
- 5 December 2025 at 16:00 – Selected Research & Exhibitions contract posts
- 12 December 2025 at 16:00 – Most permanent posts & other vacancies
📧 Application Email (most posts): recruitment@iziko.org.za
📞 Enquiries: HR Manager – (021) 481 3992
Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity as per the Employment Equity Act.
Why Work at Iziko Museums of South Africa?
Iziko describes itself as “African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage.”
Besides the opportunity to work with collections, communities and cutting-edge research, successful candidates will receive:
- Basic salary (as per level of the post)
- Generous contributions towards a retirement fund (compulsory)
- Access to a designated medical aid (voluntary)
- Housing subsidy (voluntary)
- Generous leave and working conditions
1. Collections & Digitisation Department Vacancies
1.1 Archivist – Indefinite Appointment
💰 Salary: R428 611.32 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus:
- Higher Diploma / Higher Certificate / BA in Archives and Records Management
- Experience in:
- Archival management in a cultural/heritage environment
- Cataloguing & classification of archival/library materials
- Digitisation & digital asset management
- Computer literacy (MS Office, internet, email) and understanding of AI tools
- Knowledge of database / knowledge management systems
- SASA (South African Society of Archivists) membership
Key Duties:
- Manage the archival collection
- Archives administration & services
- Acquisitions & collection management
- Database development and maintenance
- Accountability for institutional & heritage material
- Compile quarterly and annual report information
1.2 Assistant Archivist – Indefinite Appointment
💰 Salary: R374 822.25 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma in:
- Archives and Records Management / Archival Studies / Library & Information Science / Heritage Studies
- Higher Certificate / BA Archives & Records Management (advantage)
- Training/certification in digital preservation or records management
- Archival / cultural / heritage environment experience
- Cataloguing & classification experience
- Computer literate + understanding of AI tools
- Digitisation & digital asset management experience
- Knowledge of database / knowledge management systems
- SASA membership
Key Duties:
- Archives administration and services
- Acquisitions & collection management
- Database development and maintenance
- Assist the Archivist in managing the collection
- Accountability for institutional & heritage material
1.3 Collection Manager: Natural History, Entomology – Indefinite Appointment
💰 Salary: R477 133.81 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc degree relevant to Natural History collections
- Honours in a relevant field
- 3+ years museum/archive collections management experience (2 at management level)
- Experience in Natural History museum practice
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence
- Membership of relevant professional associations (e.g. SAMA, ICOM, Archaeological Associations)
- Strong collections management, digitisation, project & people management skills
- Proven research and writing ability & experience presenting papers
Key Duties:
- Strategic implementation of core business in collections
- Financial management, governance & compliance
- Collections management & risk management
- Programme and project management
- Policy and procedure development
- People management and operational oversight
2. Advancement Department Vacancies
Publications & Multimedia Production Coordinator – Indefinite
💰 Salary: R477 133.81 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or degree in:
- Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Visual Communication, AV Production, Digital Communication or related field
- Valid driver’s licence
- 3+ years in publication coordination, editorial work, digital or multimedia production
- Project management experience
- Strong Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and desktop publishing skills
- Excellent English writing skills (Afrikaans/Xhosa an advantage)
Key Duties:
- Coordinate & implement an Integrated Marketing & Communications Strategy
- Develop and produce publications and marketing material
- Coordinate multimedia and promotional content
- Support fundraising, income generation and commercial sales
- Policy and procedure development, people & financial management
3. Customer Services Department Vacancies
3.1 Network & Security Engineer
💰 Salary: R477 133.81 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements (summary):
- National Diploma in IT / Computer Networking / Information Systems
- Certifications/experience with:
- Huawei HCIA (Routing & Switching) or equivalent
- Sophos Firewall Administrator (SFCA) or equivalent
- 5+ years’ experience in LAN/WAN networking, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi, VLANs
- Knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, identity-driven access, IDS/IPS, security monitoring
- Zero Trust principles, VPN & remote access, vulnerability mitigation
Key Duties:
- Network management & optimisation
- Oversee network access & shares
- ICT and electronic data protection
- Security operations & monitoring
- General ICT service provision & housekeeping
3.2 Systems & Cloud Engineer
💰 Salary: R477 133.81 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements (summary):
- National Diploma in IT (degree an advantage)
- Microsoft 365 / Azure administrator certification
- VMware virtualisation certification
- 5+ years’ experience in servers & cloud infrastructure
- Experience with:
- Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
- Azure AD/Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access
- VMware, storage management & virtualisation
- Backup & DR (e.g. Veeam), monitoring and alerting
Key Duties:
- Server & system administration
- Microsoft 365 & cloud administration
- Identity & Access Management
- Backup, recovery & disaster preparedness
- Monitoring, optimisation & performance tuning
3.3 Museum Attendant x10
💰 Salary: R167 670.73 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, degree or accredited training) in:
- Tourism, Hospitality, Customer Service, Tour Guiding or related field
- Valid driver’s licence (Code B)
- 1 year experience in tourism/hospitality/customer service/museum environment
- Tour guiding experience and interest in museums & heritage
Key Duties:
- Front-of-house customer service
- Visitor orientation & assistance
- Support tours & education programmes
- Monitor public safety and exhibition security
- Assist Site Manager & Team Leader with daily operations
3.4 Housekeeping Supervisor
💰 Salary: R264 783.45 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Home Economics/Hospitality/Technical subjects OR
4 years relevant Customer Services / Museum experience - Valid Code EB licence or learner’s permit (with intent to obtain licence in 3 months)
- First Aid accreditation
- 4+ years’ experience supervising cleaning/housekeeping teams
- Physically fit, willing to work overtime, weekends and public holidays
Key Duties:
- Oversee general housekeeping and site cleanliness
- Support exhibitions and events
- Inventory management & reporting
- People management (cleaning teams)
- Support garden strategy, governance, compliance & projects
4. Education Department Vacancy
Multimedia Designer – Indefinite
💰 Salary: R428 611.32 per annum (basic, plus benefits)
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Multimedia Design / Graphic Design or related field
- Postgraduate qualification in photography, web design or software certification (advantage)
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence
- 3+ years’ experience in a multimedia environment, including 3D animation
- Strong portfolio (motion graphics, 3D, AV design, editing)
- Advanced skills in:
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere)
- 3D tools like Blender, Unreal Engine
- Audio production & sound design (Ableton, Adobe Audition, Audacity)
- Museology knowledge and basic astronomy (advantage)
Key Duties:
- Plan & produce public programmes and shows, especially for children
- 3D, motion graphics, audio-visual design & editing
- Scriptwriting, marketing and publicity material
- Governance, risk & people/financial management
- Archiving of multimedia content
Note: Applicants must submit a comprehensive portfolio showcasing motion graphics, 3D, graphic design, AV design and editing.
5. Research & Exhibitions Department Vacancies
5.1 Curator: Natural History (Karoo Palaeontology) – Indefinite
💰 Salary: R549 000.81 per annum
Requirements (summary):
- Master’s degree in vertebrate palaeontology or related field (PhD an advantage)
- 3+ years research/curatorial experience (museum preferred)
- Peer-reviewed publication record (ideally on Karoo Supergroup)
- Exhibition development & curation experience
- Science engagement, fundraising, and grant management
- Valid driver’s licence & professional membership
5.2 Curator: Natural History (Karoo Ichthyology) – Indefinite
💰 Salary: R549 000.81 per annum
Similar to above, but with:
- MSc in fish systematics or related field
- Publication record in fish systematics
5.3 Chief Curator: Art & Social History – Indefinite
💰 Salary: R680 187.89 per annum
Requirements:
- Master’s degree relevant to Art & Social History
- PhD in Archaeology/History/Fine Art (advantage)
- At least 5 years’ experience as Museum Curator (or similar)
- Strong international peer-reviewed publication record
- Exhibition development and curation experience
- Fundraising & grant management experience
5.4 Fossil Preparator / Field Assistant x2 – 1-Year Contract
💰 Salary: R220 473.14 per annum
🗓 Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 16:00
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- 3+ years specialised experience in fossil preparation and palaeo fieldwork
- Skilled with air scribes & micro-grinding tools under microscope
- Good physical fitness & public engagement skills
5.5 Research / Technical Assistant (Maritime Archaeology) – 1-Year Contract
💰 Salary: R196 717.79 per annum
🗓 Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 16:00
Requirements (summary):
- Honours in Archaeology (Master’s an advantage)
- 2+ years lab & maritime archaeological fieldwork experience
- Scientific diver qualification
- Experience with shipwreck material, XRF, microscopy, QGIS, photogrammetry
5.6 Research / Technical Assistant (Skipper) – 1-Year Contract
💰 Salary: R196 717.79 per annum
🗓 Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 16:00
Requirements:
- BSc / BA (Honours/Master’s in Archaeology an advantage)
- 4+ years diving & boating operations
- Valid Skipper’s Ticket & dive supervisor/scientific diving qualification
- Code EB driver’s licence
5.7 Research / Technical Assistant (Cenozoic) – 1-Year Contract
💰 Salary: R196 717.79 per annum
🗓 Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 16:00
Requirements:
- Grade 12 + prior technician experience in Cenozoic/fossil collections
- 2 years palaeontology technician experience
- Fossil sorting, preparation, labelling & basic conservation skills
5.8 Research / Technical Assistant (Palaeozoic) – 1-Year Contract
💰 Salary: R196 717.79 per annum
🗓 Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 16:00
Requirements:
- BSc with Geology as a major
- 2 years’ experience as research technician in geology / invertebrate palaeontology
- Field-based geology and fossil excavation skills
- Strong documentation, database and research-support skills
How to Apply for Iziko Museums Vacancies
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
For all posts, you must email:
- Cover letter (clearly stating the post you are applying for)
- Detailed CV with at least two contactable referees
- Certified copies of:
- Identity document
- Relevant qualifications & certificates
📌 Make sure you quote the position title in the subject line of your email.
Step 2: Email Your Application
Most posts:
📧 Email: recruitment@iziko.org.za
Some ICT posts mention sending to the Employment Coordinator at the same email address.
Step 3: Take Note of the Closing Dates
- 5 December 2025 at 16:00 – Research/Technical Assistants & Fossil Preparator posts
- 12 December 2025 at 16:00 – All other listed posts
Late applications will not be considered.
Important Notes
- Iziko will only correspond with shortlisted candidates, within two months of the closing date.
- The organisation reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
- Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity in line with the Employment Equity Act.