About the Organisation
The ‘Hands Off District Six Conference’ of 1988 led to the formation of the District Six Museum Foundation in 1989. The Foundation established the Museum which was launched on 10 December 1994 with its inaugural exhibition called ‘Streets: Retracing District Six’.
Leading up to this, the Museum existed as a peripatetic movement between 1989 and 1994, building support for the work of memory through creating collecting points and storytelling opportunities in different parts of the city. The diaspora of District Sixers played an important role in shaping and contributing to the Museum’s exhibition and programme, and they continue to be pivotal to the ongoing work of memory and holistic restitution.
About the Job
Do you want to be part of a cutting edge heritage institution? Would you like to join a dynamic and creative staff team who are committed to telling the story of forced removals in Cape Town and South Africa, and exploring contemporary legacies?
The Museum is seeking a new director who will drive the sustainability of the organisation through resource mobilisation, sound financial planning/management and the establishment of an endowment.
The Museum is on an exciting trajectory as it engages new audiences whilst retaining its core community-oriented approach. The new director will need to understand the importance of marketing and communications, driving this aspect of the Museum’s work in keeping with its values and ethos.
If you are passionate about these issues and if you have the following skills, you should consider coming to work for the District Six Museum.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Strategy, Leadership, Management
Provide leadership relating to vision, mission, strategy and programmes of the Museum
Maintain a sustainable organisation in terms of staff, resources (income), profile and reputation
Exercise financial oversight
Resource Mobilisation (financial, human, material)
Bear primary responsibility for fundraising to support the sustainability of the Museum by soliciting funding to support the implementation of the operational plan
Serve as the primary contact with prospects, donors and strategic partners
Network to build relationships and create opportunities for support, both financial and other
Operational Management
Implement effective communications strategy
Have oversight of policies and procedures and make recommendations to the Trust as appropriate, for effective operations
Alert Trust to issues that are potentially problematic in terms of achieving the organisation’s goals
External Relationships
Understand the external environment (non-profit, community museums, fundraising, memorialisation and donor relationships)
Together with the Board, serve as the “face” of the Museum
Be the prime communicator of the aims, programmes and work of the Museum
Requirements
Relevant 3-year degree or equivalent
A post-graduate qualification or equivalent would be an advantage
5 years’ experience in a job which has similar levels of responsibility
Knowledge of participatory democracy and the South African political context
Strong experience in financial management
Experience in fundraising, donor management and strategy development
Knowledge of the non-profit, heritage and human rights sectors
Valid driver’s licence
Political acumen
Project management experience
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 29th September 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
The ‘Hands Off District Six Conference’ of 1988 led to the formation of the District Six Museum Foundation in 1989. The Foundation established the Museum which was launched on 10 December 1994 with its inaugural exhibition called ‘Streets: Retracing District Six’.
Leading up to this, the Museum existed as a peripatetic movement between 1989 and 1994, building support for the work of memory through creating collecting points and storytelling opportunities in different parts of the city. The diaspora of District Sixers played an important role in shaping and contributing to the Museum’s exhibition and programme, and they continue to be pivotal to the ongoing work of memory and holistic restitution.
About the Job
Do you want to be part of a cutting edge heritage institution? Would you like to join a dynamic and creative staff team who are committed to telling the story of forced removals in Cape Town and South Africa, and exploring contemporary legacies?
The Museum is seeking a new director who will drive the sustainability of the organisation through resource mobilisation, sound financial planning/management and the establishment of an endowment.
The Museum is on an exciting trajectory as it engages new audiences whilst retaining its core community-oriented approach. The new director will need to understand the importance of marketing and communications, driving this aspect of the Museum’s work in keeping with its values and ethos.
If you are passionate about these issues and if you have the following skills, you should consider coming to work for the District Six Museum.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Strategy, Leadership, Management
Provide leadership relating to vision, mission, strategy and programmes of the Museum
Maintain a sustainable organisation in terms of staff, resources (income), profile and reputation
Exercise financial oversight
Resource Mobilisation (financial, human, material)
Bear primary responsibility for fundraising to support the sustainability of the Museum by soliciting funding to support the implementation of the operational plan
Serve as the primary contact with prospects, donors and strategic partners
Network to build relationships and create opportunities for support, both financial and other
Operational Management
Implement effective communications strategy
Have oversight of policies and procedures and make recommendations to the Trust as appropriate, for effective operations
Alert Trust to issues that are potentially problematic in terms of achieving the organisation’s goals
External Relationships
Understand the external environment (non-profit, community museums, fundraising, memorialisation and donor relationships)
Together with the Board, serve as the “face” of the Museum
Be the prime communicator of the aims, programmes and work of the Museum
Requirements
Relevant 3-year degree or equivalent
A post-graduate qualification or equivalent would be an advantage
5 years’ experience in a job which has similar levels of responsibility
Knowledge of participatory democracy and the South African political context
Strong experience in financial management
Experience in fundraising, donor management and strategy development
Knowledge of the non-profit, heritage and human rights sectors
Valid driver’s licence
Political acumen
Project management experience
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 29th September 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
