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7 General Tour Guide vacancies at Robben Island Museum

7 General Tour Guide vacancies at Robben Island Museum

DEADLINE: 25 December 2024

The above-mentioned position Is available in the Visitor 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.

Experience and Technical skills

  • Registered Tour Guide,
  • Diploma/Degree in Tourism/History/ Social Science or any relevant/related qualification.
  • 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.

Forward a detailed CV accompanied by certified copy of your ID and qualifications, as well as contactable referees, to recruit1@robben-island.org.za using subject line “General Tour Guides 12/2024” by no later than 25 December 2024. Note: if you do not hear from RIM within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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