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VACANCY: RESEARCHER (24 Months Contract)

William Humphreys Art GalleryRef: GLE/MQDAAWGVWHMFJT3L8

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Source domain: whag.co.za

Collected on 9 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a job vacancy notice from the William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) for a Researcher position on a 24-month contract. It states an all-inclusive remuneration package of R434,174 per annum and that membership of the Museums Pension Fund is mandatory. The notice outlines the role’s research responsibilities and the required qualifications (a master’s degree in Art History), and it gives application instructions and a closing date of 20 July 2026.

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Researcher (24 Months Contract)

The William Humphreys Art Gallery is offering a 24-month contract position for a Researcher. The role involves conducting research on collections, provenance, artists, exhibitions, and policy, contributing to publications, managing research records, supervising interns, and representing the gallery in professional forums. The position requires a master’s degree in Art History, a track record in visual art research and publishing, and a portfolio demonstrating research and public-facing writing.

Who it is for
individuals with a master's degree in Art History and a proven track record in visual art research and publishing
How to act on it
Submit a CV with three references, copies of qualifications, a portfolio of work, and a copy of ID via the online application form
Closes
20 July 2026
Show the line this came from
The William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG) invites applications for the Researcher vacancy as advertised.

Facts

Places

Northern Cape, Sol Plaatje Local Municipality

Reference

GLE/MQDAAWGVWHMFJT3L8

Amounts

R 434 174, R 434

Key Takeaways

  • Organisation: William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG)
  • Position: Researcher (24 months contract)
  • Remuneration: R434 174 per annum (all-inclusive package)
  • Mandatory: Museums Pension Fund membership
  • Purpose: develop, coordinate and implement research initiatives supporting WHAG collections, exhibitions, publications, education and public engagement
  • Key responsibilities: collection/provenance/artist/exhibition/policy research; knowledge dissemination; policy recommendations; partnerships; represent WHAG in forums; maintain research records; supervise research interns
  • Requirements: Master’s degree in Art History; track record in visual art research and publishing; communication skills; basic computer skills; driver’s licence advantageous
  • Application closing date: 20 July 2026
  • Application link: https://forms.gle/mqdAAWgVWHMfjT3L8
  • Application materials: CV with three references, copies of qualifications, portfolio of work, copy of ID
  • Enquiries: Sam (053 831 1725 / sam@whag.co.za)
  • Location/address: 1 Cullinan Cres Civic Centre, Kimberley 8300
  • William Humphreys Art Gallery (WHAG)
  • Chief Curator
  • Director
  • Sam
  • Museums Pension Fund
  • UNISA Art Gallery

Dates

Closing Date

20 July 2026