Mkhuseli Saleni
Chief Auxiliary Service Officer
Burgersdorp,EC
Summary
I am a motivated, ambitious and a dedicated individual with a sound and optimistic outlook on life. I possess the ability to communicate effectively in writing- in three South African official languages. I have knowledge and understanding of Museums Act of 2004, Museums ordinance and Prescripts. I am a hard working individual who’s able to work under pressure, I am a team player but I also function well independently. I have good interpersonal and coordinating skills. My future plans are to obtain an Honours Degree in Anthropology with the University of South Africa, and also to form heritage forums in communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chief Auxiliary Service Officer
Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Burgersdorp Museum)
09.2017 - Current
- I curate and develop exhibitions for the Museum.
- I supervise 3 employees, where I ensure PMDS and staff training needs, and also manage attendance registers and leave records.
- Guide tourists when they arrive at the Museum
- Coordinate traveling Museum Exhibitions
- Assist researchers, students, schools and communities with their research.
- I ensure restoration and conservation of collections and artifacts on display.
- I facilitate the conceptualizing and mounting of Museum exhibitions.
- Compile monthly, Quarterly and annual reports.
- Conduct outreach Programmes to Schools, and Community Programmes
- Conduct research for newsletters and Brochures.
- Acted as a Museum Head from the 1st of July 2023 to 31st of August 2024. Where I managed the Museum Finances, Human resources, Collections, Dealt with stakeholders, Procured goods and services for the Museum, Facilitated Acquisition of Artifacts, allocation of resources for Staff. Organize and facilitate Board meetings and other stakeholder engagements.
Intern Museum and Heritage
Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Write Minutes and collect Proposal forms during Public hearings, Consultative meetings and public awareness meetings.
- Assist people in filling Proposal, by giving the information.
- Filing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
L. Jentile SSS
Cala, Eastern Cape12-2005
Skills
Computer literate
Ability to manage stress and work under pressure, both in a team and as an individual
Negotiating, Planning, Organizing and Research Skills
Accessioning and curating skills
Ability to identify hazards that may cause harm to humans, plants and animals and assess the effect on the environment
Financial and Personnel Management
Knowledge and understanding of governmental processes
Auditing, analyzing and collecting environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies
Knowledge of museum act and museum ordinance
References
Name and Surname: Mr. S Gitywa
Position: Former Manager Museums
Company name: Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Contact number: 079 743 3820
2.Name and Surname: Ms. N Maqhubela
Position: Member of Provincial Legislature
Company name: Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
Contact number: 079 476 9719/ 073 505 3839
Name and Surname: Mr. S Diamond
Position: Assistant Director Visual Arts, Craft and Design
Company name: Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture.
Contact number: 063 659 0928/ 051 492 4765
Name and Surname: Mrs. D Bredenkamp
Position: Former Museum Head
Company name: Burgersdorp Cultural Historical Museum
Contact number: 082 5633 567
Accomplishments
- Successfully conducted academic orientation of 1st year students at Nelson Mandela metropolitan University in 2011.
- Attended Heritage Conservation training in February 2017.
- Successfully developed new exhibitions at Burgersdorp Museum.
- Successfully organize Museums and Heritage advocacy programmes in Schools and also around communities, and also working with other districts to ensure that our Museum is marketed beyond the borders of the district.
- Successfully assisted the Board to fundraise funds for payment of our gardener at Burgersdorp Museum.
Timeline
Chief Auxiliary Service Officer
Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Burgersdorp Museum)
09.2017 - Current
Intern Museum and Heritage
Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
09.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Sociology
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
L. Jentile SSS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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