ADVERT – EDUCATION AND OUTREACH MANAGER

Education And Outreach Manager, Closing 18 May 2026

Position:	Manager: Education and Outreach
Department:	Heritage and Knowledge
Manager/Supervisor:	HOD: Heritage and Knowledge
Position Status:	Permanent
Job Grade
Position Reference Code	MEO032026

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

To co-ordinate, manage, develop heritage marketing and education programs, storytelling

content and book publication and facilitate the schools, youth and family programming,

design learning and presentation/learning support material for schools and public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop policy for heritage education and outreach and link them to department’s mission and storyline of //hapo and Garden of Remembrance including Gallery of Leaders.
Coordinate and provide oversight of story telling performances to enhance the story line of Freedom Park.
Establish and manage stakeholder relations/MOUs and their relationships.
Manage the writing and designing of teaching and learning material based on //hapo and Freedom Park storyline.
Manage and facilitate heritage education to enhance pillar of Freedom Park storyline (indigenous knowledge systems, Heritage, Spirituality and History) and complement the national curriculum.
Implement outreach programs and the visitor flow for touring guide spaces.
Provide supervision, discipline, and ensure active participation of the unit in all audit processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements

Postgraduate qualification / Honours degree in the social/human sciences, which may be Heritage Studies, History, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, African Studies, and Education.
5 years’ experience in management
1-5 years’ experience in the heritage industry and education field.

Knowledge

Knowledge of Outreach Activities
Be able to work with communities.
Customer Relations.
Knowledge of and history and heritage.
Be able to work with diverse people.
Be a team builder and leader.
Knowledge about liberation struggle history, contemporary culture and African thoughts throughout history.
A working knowledge of the Curriculum Statement of South Africa and the CAPS curriculum.
South African Heritage Resources Act
Heritage Tourism Sector
Program and project management
Cultural Diversity
Local Languages

Skills and Competencies

All applications must be emailed to: hr@freedompark.co.za. Include the Reference Code

(MEO032026) in the subject line of the email.

All applications must include a curriculum vitae with three contactable referees, certified copies

of educational qualifications (qualifications from other countries must be accompanied by a

certified copy of the verification from the South African Qualifications Authority [SAQA]), and

certified copy of the identity document.

The certification of documents by the Commissioner of Oaths must occur within a period of less

than 3 months.

By applying for this position, candidates consent to:

Freedom Park performing verification of the information provided beyond the listed referees.
Successful candidates undergoing a verification process for all information, which includes the verification of qualifications and security clearance.
Successful candidates being required to undergo an assessment that evaluates competence, psychometric factors, and other relevant criteria.

Closing date is 18 May 2026

Freedom Park is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Candidates whose

applications will contribute to enhancing Freedom Park’s diversity (staff profile) and employment

equity goals regarding race, gender, and disability are encouraged to apply.

NB: If you do not receive a response within 14 days after the closing date, kindly assume

that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to those

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