Project Champion: World Heritage Sites Management - Cape Town, South Africa - Western Cape Government

Description

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate Master's Degree in Archaeology or related discipline; A minimum of 5 years' appropriate research experience in the related discipline as well as project management experience.

Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; Experience in the following: Heritage sector; Established networks in the South African Heritage sector; Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Coordination of the nomination process and manage the inscription and operationalisation of the World Heritage Sites; Managing strategic projects of the Western Cape Government (e.g. World Heritage Sites) and explore their tourism potential (e.g. Cradle of Human Culture); Raise funds from the donor community and relevant sector funding in order to protect and develop World Heritage and other sites and operate these prospective WHSs in terms of the requirements of the world Heritage Convention and the World Heritage Committee; Liaise with Heritage Western Cape, the South Africa Heritage Resources Authority and other relevant bodies that regulate World Heritage Sites Management and other project matters in the Western Cape; Develop budget for the World Heritage Sites and other projects in line with relevant legislations; Coordination of research outputs and identification of stakeholders in order to ensure project efficacy and efficiency; Development of a management tool for World Heritage Sites in the Western Cape.

Knowledge of the following: World Heritage Convention; Processes of the World Heritage Centre; Operations of the South African World Heritage Committee; National Heritage Resources Act and related legislation, regulations and prescripts; Indigenous knowledge systems; Understanding of the South African Word heritage sector. Skills needed: Relating and Networking; Analysing; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with People; Persuading and Influencing; Presenting; Communicating (Written and verbal); Report writing; Applying Expertise and Technology; Computer literacy in MS Office Package. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

R per annum (Salary Level ).

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.