Iziko Museums of South Africa seeks to appoint a Chief Executive Officer on a five-year contract, to take office 1 September 2023.
The successful candidate will have the personal qualities, leadership skills and knowledge to build on the strengths of Iziko Museums and drive the changes that will further position it as an inclusive, accessible and engaging heritage institution and as a cultural and tourist destination that attracts increasing support from people of diverse communities.
Iziko Museums was constituted as a ‘flagship’ museum institution in terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, No.119 of 1998, incorporating five national museums and their associated smaller museums. Since 2012 this amalgamated group of museums has been known as Iziko Museums of South Africa. The collections held by Iziko Museums cover the fields of natural history, social history and art, with special focus on southern Africa. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Iziko website in order to find additional information about the institution.
Iziko Museums is a committed member of organisations including the International Council of Museums. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain Iziko’s leadership role within an African and international context.
Applications for this prestigious position are invited from suitably qualified candidates who have proven leadership ability. The strategic focus will be to further develop and sustain Iziko as a successful, forward-looking heritage institution balancing internal and external relationships, taking into account the social, political, financial and technical environment over the tenure of the period.
The successful candidate will report to the Council of Iziko Museums and will be responsible for driving the overall performance of the organisation, giving substance to the vision and translating its strategic plans into action.
Key performance areas include, typical to the role of the CEO, but not limited to effective strategic leadership, risk management, policy development, institutional advancement, financial management, collections management, education and research programme management, human resources management, facilities management, customer services management, programmes management and stakeholder engagement.
Applicants should have attained a Master’s degree or higher in an appropriate field and have at least five years’ management experience at an executive level with a demonstrated track record of competence and success; knowledge and experience of the heritage sector, in particular museology; a record of effective communication and public engagement, as well as a good understanding of governance principles and legislation relevant to public entities; extensive experience in managing diverse organisations; and, a stature that would support Iziko’s continental and international profile.
A market–related remuneration package, including benefits, will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.
Applications including your CV to be sent to: recruit@kbhr.com
CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2023
Iziko Museums of South Africa is an African museum of excellence that empowers and inspires all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage.
Iziko Museums of South Africa is an equal employment opportunities partner.
