CERAMICS SPECIALIST: CAPE TOWN

The successful candidate will join a team of multi-disciplinary specialists who facilitate the purchase and sale of art and collectables. They will have the opportunity to source, evaluate, research, catalogue, consign and facilitate ceramics sales. Under the guidance of senior specialists and seasoned auctioneers they will learn from some of the best in the South African auctioneering industry. They will also interact with the elite, enthusiasts and dealers in art and collectables.
If you believe that you have the ceramics expertise and emotional intelligence to advise clients on ceramics together with the qualities listed below, then we want to meet you:

• Relevant Arts Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience & track record in Ceramics
• Good knowledge and an enthusiastic interest in Ceramics
• Good knowledge in history of Ceramics
• Previous auctioneering or relevant experience in Ceramics valuation / assessment would be advantageous
• Being able to speak Afrikaans would be preferable
• Enjoy research
• Strongly client centric
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Target driven
• Deadline driven
• Cost conscious
• Strong team player
• Solutions focused
• Ability to take accountability and responsibility
• Ethical intelligence
• Social intelligence
• Patient
• Optimistic
• Ability to work hard
• Resilient
• Accessible

Candidates interested in this position must also be prepared to work overtime, be able to work according to strict deadlines, must have their own vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Furthermore, they must be willing to travel outside their area of work from time to time.
APPLICATIONS
CV’s should be submitted to Whitney Bloom at whitneyb@sagoldcoin.com
The pre-employment procedures that will be conducted will include:

• Polygraph
• ITC
• Reference Checks
• Previous Performance Review (if applicable)
• Certificate of Employment or Payslip to verify latest employment details

 
Please note only successful candidates will be contacted. If we do not contact you, assume that your application was not successful.