Specialist Heritage Officer: Heritage Resource Management Services, Ref No. CAS 35/20 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to provide specialist (most complex, advanced) heritage services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the field of Archaeology, Palaeontology, Geology, Meteorites, Heritage Conservation, Anthropology, Building Science or History ; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply

Recommendation    

• Masters Degree

Key Performance Areas    

• Processing most complex and advanced application for permits, impact assessment and appeals received in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) and other relevant legislation;
• Develop proposals for the most complex cases for formal protection of Heritage Resources;
• Monitor and enforce compliance with most sensitive and intricate permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation;
• Provide professional, technical assistance, advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters;
• Prepare the PHRA submission to the tribunals;
• Brief counsel or state prosecutor on the technical details with regards to court cases;
• Ensure proper storage of archaeological and paleontological, meteorites artifacts.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Training in archaeology and related disciplines;
• Human resource management;
• Management of finance in line with the Public Finance Management Act;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Analytical thinking;
• Project Management;
• Development of systems and databases;
• Planning and organising;
• Conflict resolution.