National Heritage Council Executive: Heritage Conservation Management – Elite Employment
Job Description
National Heritage Council of Namibia
Vacancy: Executive: Heritage Conservation Management
Location: Windhoek
Nature of the position: 5-year Fixed Term Contract
Salary range: N$495,000 to N$768,000 Annual Cost to Company
The National Heritage Council (NHC) is established under Act No 27 of 2004, to identify, conserve, protect and manage Namibian heritage resources.
Purpose of the position:
The Executive: Heritage Conservation Management reports directly to the Director. He/she has the direct responsibility for ensuring the implementation and enforcement of the National Heritage Act and managing the heritage protection and conservation processes, regulate the development and sustainable utilisation of heritage resources in the quest for development and upliftment of the living standards of Namibians. In addition, the incumbent has the responsibility for ensuring management of heritage resources and provide for miscellaneous matters.
Qualification and Experience Required:
- A Bachelors Degree Honours (NQF Level 8) in one or more of the following fields, Heritage Conservation, Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, Palaeontology or History.
- An additional Post Grad qualification/s in a relevant field at (NQF Level 8) or (NQF Level 9), will be an added advantage.
- At least 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years being at mid management level.
Key Performance Areas:
- Managerial
- Heritage Identification, Protection and Conservation
- Ensure compliance to the National Heritage regulatory framework
- Heritage Management, Development and Promotion
- Execute administrative duties
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to develop departmental plans in support of the strategic plan of the institution.
- Teamwork, innovation, honesty, integrity, reliability, confidentiality, impartiality Attention to detail, and confidence.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
- Service orientated (support function).
- Computer literacy.
Closing Date: 21 February 2025 (No late applications will be accepted).
This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment Consultancy.
Candidates who comply with the above criteria should submit their application.
Note: National Heritage Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)
Enquiries: Antoinette Druker
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 061 234 151
Any applications sent to National Heritage Council directly will NOT be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
