Applications Open for the Robben Island Museum Female Ex-Political Prisoner Research Assistant Post
Applications Open for the Robben Island Museum Female Ex-Political Prisoner Research Assistant Post. The post is open at Robben Island Museum in Western Cape, South Africa.
About the Job
Robben Island Museum (RIM) is inviting qualified female ex-political prisoners residing in the Western Cape to apply for a Research Assistant in the Heritage and Research Department. This 6-month fixed-term contract position forms part of the Women Imprisonment Project, which seeks to document and preserve the histories of women who were incarcerated for political reasons.
Remuneration: R7 332.63 per month (Total Cost to Company)
Responsibilities:
- Accompany researchers during life history interviews across South Africa.
- Attend compulsory training and workshops in Cape Town.
- Act as a Project Ambassador to explain RIM’s mandate and current heritage programmes to interviewees.
- Help identify eligible women ex-political prisoners (EPPs) for interviews in all nine provinces.
- Assist in creating a positive atmosphere during interviews and link EPPs or their families to researchers.
- Educate EPPs about RIM’s heritage work and other governmental support (e.g. Department of Military Veterans).
- Submit monthly reports and carry out duties promoting RIM in local communities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a female ex-political prisoner with a verifiable prison number.
- Must reside in the Western Cape.
- Must have completed Grade 12.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Excellent verbal communication and telephone manner.
- Fluent in English and at least two African languages.
- Willingness to travel for up to 4 weeks at a time.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply for Robben Island Museum Female Ex-Political Prisoner Research Assistant Programme 2025:
Email your CV, a copy of your ID, and contactable references to: Recruit1@robben-island.org.za
Subject line: FEMALE EX-POLITICAL PRISONER RESEARCH ASSISTANT 05/2025 and prison number
Closing Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Note: Late applications will be disqualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date.
Robben Island Museum is an Employment Equity and Affirmative Action employer and adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
