The main purpose of the post is to carry out oral history interviews from start to completion including, but not limited to, archival research, interviewing, editing, following up with interviewees, preparing final interview materials for deposit in the museum’s collection, and disseminating interview subject matter via published articles, social media and other relevant platforms; Work with museum research staff to identify and prioritize oral history topics, themes, and individual interviews related to the Northern Cape to be pursued; The incumbent will also be expected to supply scientific expertise for exhibits and be actively involved in skills development, educational and outreach activities of the Museum. The incumbent will be expected to provide external and internal clients with authoritative information relating to collections and field of research expertise and engage where appropriate in collaborative research projects.
