General Tour Guides at Robben Island Museum for semiskilled gaduates (Tourism/History or Social Science)

General Tour Guides

6 MONTHS CONTRACT

The above-mentioned positions are available in the Operations Department at Robben Island Museum. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting research and combining the information in a story that give`s tourists an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge Robben Island`s political history, marine history, history of buildings, geographical information and the natural environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Analyse Tour roster,

•Verify appropriate Vehicle and driver are available,

•Check Guide equipment in Vehicle,

•Receive Tourists at the harbour,

•Access the needs of the tourists and co-ordinate necessary arrangements (e.g. wheelchairs and prams),

•Acquaint the tourist with the tour structure, amenities and the rules and Regulations of Robben Island,

•Conduct the tour of Robben Island highlighting the information on marine history, political history, history of buildings, geographical information and natural environment,

•Correlate Information about the history of the world and Robben Island context,

•Manage stops during tours,

•Conclude tours and hand over tourists to Prison Guides,

•Search information relating to Robben Island history and political issues (internet, newspaper, policies, videos etc.),

•Participate in discussions, forums, meetings and training sessions within or outside the organisation,

•Discuss and expand information with peers and management,

•Design and include relevant information in tour,

•General Administration duties.

Minimum Requirements:

•Registered Tour Guide,

•Diploma/Degree in Tourism/History or Social Science

•First Aid certificate,

•2 years relevant experience,

•Fluency in English and 1 other official language,

•Understanding of South African and world political history and current events,

•Knowledge of Environment heritage and Tourism,

•Fluency in a Foreign Language would be an advantage.

Applications

• 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 Recruit1@robben-island.org.za using the subject line “General Tour Guides 09/2025” no later than the 24th of September 2025 @ 16:00. 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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