Prison Guides at Robben Island for unskilled candidates

PRISON GUIDES

6 MONTHS CONTRACT

The above-mentioned positions are available in the Public Heritage Education Department at Robben Island Museum.

The incumbent will be responsible to relate the multi-layered history of Robben Island Museum in a coherent professional manner to visitors and conduct research about the history of Robben Island Museum in relation to the history of SA and the world and combine the information in a story that gives visitors, to the island, an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge Robben Island Museum’s socio-political history in relation to its natural and built environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Referring to the tour schedule to obtain tour times and numbers;

•Verifying appropriate vehicle and driver are available, check tour guide equipment,

•Acquainting the tourist with the tour structure, amenities and rules and regulations of RIM;

•Conducting the tour of Robben Island Museum highlighting information related to political history, history of the prison, history of the built and natural environment;

•Contextualising the history of the world and relate it to the history of Robben island Museum;

•Managing stops during the tour;

•Searching for the information relating to Robben Island Museum history and political issues;

•Participating in discussions, forum, meeting and training sessions within or outside Robben Island Museum;

•Discussing and expand information, design and implement information into the tour;

•General administrative duties.

Minimum Requirements:

•Ex-political prisoners of Robben Island with knowledge on the history of the prison

•One years’ experience will be an advantage.

•Fluent in at least 2 SA official Languages

•Foreign language – optional but an advantage

•Computer Literacy

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 “Prison 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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