Job Summary
- Type: temporary
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Heritage
- Closing Date: 2026-06-03
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the general archaeological research programs.
- Facilitate visiting researchers and facilitate contact with communities within the heritage sites.
- Assist in the development of archaeological displays and artifacts both for the National Museum and other relevant institutions.
- Assists in the maintenance of heritage sites for public use.
- Guide visitors around the heritage sites, record and compile statistics.
- Submit visitor statistics on monthly basis.
- Ensure cleanliness of the heritage sites.
- Ensure that established campsite(s) are functional and tidy at all times.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS: BGCSE
- EXPERIENCE: Nil
Salary
B5 (P49, 164- P57, 060 per annum)
How to Apply
a) Full names, physical address, date and place of birth
b) Brief summary of work (Curriculum Vitae).
c) Certified copies of academic certificates, omang and two (2) references.
IMPORTANT:
Preference will be given to residents of communities with Heritage sites:
NOTE: Only applicants who meet the requirements as set out in the advertisement will be responded to.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
The Director
Department of National Museum & Monuments
Private Bag 00114
Gaborone
NB: Hand delivered applications must be submitted at the Kgotla of your village and SHOULD NOT BE POSTED. Applicants are requested to fill the SUBMISSION sheet provided.
REF Code: 6/4/28 (III) (37) | Vacancy Circular No: Circular Number 6 of 2026
About the Company
The Department of National Museum & Monuments functions as a vital governmental agency within Botswana, operating under the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism. Its core mandate involves the meticulous preservation, conservation, and promotion of the nation's rich cultural and natural heritage. This department actively manages Botswana's national museums, notably the esteemed Botswana National Museum situated in Gaborone, alongside numerous archaeological sites and designated national monuments throughout the country. Through dedicated research, documentation, and public engagement, it plays an indispensable role in safeguarding historical legacies. The Department's efforts significantly contribute to public education, foster national identity, and enhance heritage tourism across Botswana's diverse landscapes.
Custodian of Botswana's cultural and natural heritage.