Transnet: Heritage Assets and Preservation Internship Programme 2023

To assist with the curation, documentation, research, storage, and care of Transnet’s heritage assets. Working alongside the boarder heritage function to ensure the protection of Transnet’s heritage assets against deterioration, loss and/or theft.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Senior Manager: Heritage Assets & Preservation, Museum Curators and/or Specialist Librarian in caring for their collections.
• Assist with the development of exhibitions, installations, and special projects.
• Offering input into exhibition planning, exhibition layouts, and installations.
• Assisting with the supervision of researchers, visitors and public who wish to examine heritage assets, while concurrently protecting Transnet’s heritage assets.
• Assist with conceptualization, development and implementation of projects and public engagement programmes to support and enhance exhibitions
• Assisting with the day-to-day operations; and responding to general enquires related to Transnet’s heritage assets.
• Providing general administrative, research, and project management assistance.

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech in:

• Heritage Management,
• Fine Art,
• Art History,
• Curatorship,
• Heritage Studies,
• Visual Studies
• Humanities discipline
• Business Management.

Standard Job Requirements

• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved

Skills and Competencies:

• Good written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work well within a team; a problem solver and pays attention to detail.