25 General Assistants are urgently required

Robben Island Museum is seeking interested and qualified candidates for a one-month fixed-term position as General Assistants. Take this chance to join a remarkable team!

Position: General Assistants X25 Posts

Duration: 1 month Contract

Stipend: R5 183.00 per month

Closing Date: 05 June 2025

The above short-term positions exist in Heritage and Research Department at Robben Island Museum. The purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining and/or rehabilitating the Airstrip and other facilities of Robben Island Museum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Brush-cutting vegetation using weed-eaters and other types of handheld equipment.
  • Plucking of weeds.
  • Application of herbicides.
  • Collection and disposal of deadwood and debris.
  • Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Regulations.

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Between 21- 35 years old.

Competencies

  • Team player.
  • Physically fit.
  • Pay attention to details.
  • Work and stay at Robben Island.
  • Able to use weed-eater and small plant machinery for horticulture.
  • Work under harsh environmental conditions.
  • Work overtime to meet deadlines; and
  • Willing to work during the weekends as and when required
  • Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Robben Island Employment Equity Plan.
  • Only Forward a detailed CV with Contactable Referees and a Copy of ID to career3@mogalesol.co.za
  • using the subject line “GENERAL ASSISTANT 06/2025” no later than 5 th June 2025. Late submission will automatically be disqualified.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

“By submitting your CV/ Application for any position, you hereby grant RIM permission to use your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 and the revised amendment dated 2021”

NB. Please note that RIM is currently undergoing Organisational Review, which might impact on any of the position advertised

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