Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists

23/01/2024

STUDENTS | 🎓

Please note that ALL students are welcome at the ASAPA conference regardless of your membership status. If you are a registered student, only the student attendance fee will apply 🏺⛏

We look forward to hosting you all!

Southern African Archaeology Student Society Wits Archaeology UJ Palaeo Institute Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists PAST Archaeology at UNISA Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP National Research Foundation GENUS Palaeosciences PAST National University of Lesotho

23/01/2024

ASAPA LESOTHO CONFERENCE | 🇱🇸

Dear members,
Please note the abstract submission deadline for both research papers and posters has been extended to 29 February 2024

18/01/2024

Conference funding | 💸

PhD students who would like to apply for funding for the 2024 ASAPA Lesotho conference can now do so via our conference funding page:

https://www.asapa.co.za/conference-funding

Thank you to PAST for supporting our researchers!

Southern African Archaeology Student Society Archaeology at UNISA Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists The South African Archaeological Society Wits Archaeology National Research Foundation National University of Lesotho Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP UJ Palaeo Institute

16/01/2024

LESOTHO CONFERENCE FACEBOOK PAGE | 📲

The Lesotho Conference has created their own page. If you would like to stay up to date with all things conference related we suggest giving them a follow!

Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP The South African Archaeological Bulletin Southern African Archaeology Student Society The South African Archaeological Society PGS Heritage Archaeology at UNISA PAST Wits Archaeology UJ Palaeo Institute

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS | 📄

If you are a practicing professional archaeologist in southern Africa and would like to present a paper at the 2024 Lesotho Conference, please submit your abstracts by 30 January 📥

You can easily submit your word document file at the link on our website: www.asapa.co.za/abstracts

We look forward to hearing about your research!

Southern African Archaeology Student Society Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists The South African Archaeological Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP Archaeology at UNISA Wits Archaeology UJ Palaeo Institute National Research Foundation National University of Lesotho

16/01/2024

18/12/2023

2024 ASAPA Lesotho Conference | 🇱🇸

We are excited to announce that the 2024 Lesotho Conference tab is now available on the ASAPA website!

www.asapa.co.za/2024-lesotho-conference

The website will allow you to submit abstracts, register for the conference and contains some preliminary information regarding the post-conference excursions, accommodation and travel. Please note that a payment page will be made available on the site shortly and you will be notified.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Southern African Archaeology Student Society The South African Archaeological Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP Wits Archaeology UJ Palaeo Institute National Research Foundation DITSONG MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA National University of Lesotho PAST PGS Heritage Archaeology at UNISA

06/12/2023

JOB OPENINGS | 📫

Digby Wells is looking to appoint Archaeologists for the positions listed below. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to [email protected].

🔸Heritage Specialist🔸

See job advert here:https://mcusercontent.com/e0024007e3e7f8719fc09c15a/files/75d0493b-45b3-ba7f-c7f5-0856f98664bc/VAC031_Heritage_Specialist.pdf

🔸Senior Heritage Specialist🔸

See job advert here:https://mcusercontent.com/e0024007e3e7f8719fc09c15a/files/aa5b6309-3dc2-5a4f-216e-a1fdd4505268/VAC071_Senior_Heritage_Specialist.pdf

🔸Grave Relocation Specialist🔸

See job advert here:https://mcusercontent.com/e0024007e3e7f8719fc09c15a/files/59c6445b-84ed-853b-a66d-2822c22845b2/VAC037_Grave_Relocation_Specialist.pdf

Digby Wells Environmental Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP Southern African Archaeology Student Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin The South African Archaeological Society South African Heritage Resources Agency

06/12/2023

CRM JOB OPPORTUNITIES | ⚒

PGS Heritage is looking to appoint a few archaeologists for a large-scale mitigation project in Eastern Mpumalanga, as well as various projects starting in 2024.

🔸Junior Archaeologist position🔸

Qualifications:
◽️A minimum of an Honours degree in Archaeology

Work Conditions:
◽️Accommodation and subsistence is provided
◽️Monthly return trips to Pretoria are provided
◽️Working conditions extreme and challenging with temperatures in the high 30C and very humid

Closing Date:
◽️10 January 2024

Contract position:
◽️6 months starting 1 February 2024

🔸Archaeologists position🔸

Qualifications:
◽️A minimum of a Masters degree in Archaeology is preferable
◽️Registered Professional Archaeologist with the Association of Southern African Archaeologists (ASAPA)
◽️ Accredited member of the Cultural Heritage Management (CRM) Section of ASAPA with a minimum Field Director level
◽️Experience in heritage surveys and site grading essential

Work Conditions:
◽️Accommodation and subsistence is provided
◽️Must be fit and capable of walking 10-15km per day. Surveys can stretch over multiple weeks.
◽️Working conditions extreme and challenging with temperatures in the high 30C and very humid

Closing Date:
◽️22 December 2024

Contract position:
◽️6 months starting 1 February 2024

Submit any applications to [email protected]

Archaeology at UNISA South African Heritage Resources Agency Southern African Archaeology Student Society Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP The South African Archaeological Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin

25/10/2023

SAASC | Student Development Workshop ⚒

Applications for the SAASC Student Development Workshop 2023 have opened!

Please follow the link provided below, or alternatively, please see our website for further details by clicking on the SDW'23 tab.

If you have any questions, please leave an email at [email protected]

DEADLINE: 09 November 2023.

Please follow the link to the Google Form below. Complete the form as well as the additional requirements in order to send in your application.

https://forms.gle/c6Q6t1nKv1rVpAce9

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

Southern African Archaeology Student Society The South African Archaeological Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin South African Heritage Resources Agency University of Pretoria Archaeological Society

20/09/2023

19/09/2023

ASAPA STATEMENT | 📃

To the archaeological community:

Two hominin fossils have been transported aboard the recent 3rd Virgin Galactic commercial space flight. This event has generated widespread interest and discussions within our community and beyond.

ASAPA recognises the need to address this.
You can read our statement regarding this matter below.

Your feedback and insights are invaluable to us, and we encourage you to participate in the ongoing discourse around this issue. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can ensure the responsible handling of our shared archaeological heritage.

Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP UJ Palaeo Institute GENUS Palaeosciences South African Heritage Resources Agency Southern African Archaeology Student Society The South African Archaeological Society The South African Archaeological Bulletin Department of Tourism

02/08/2023

ASAPA 2024 LESOTHO CONFERENCE | Call for sessions 📣

The ASAPA biennial conference is back, and we are thrilled to have you join us once again! Prepare for engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the latest in southern African Archaeology, Palaeontology and Cultural Heritage. Let's come together, learn from each other, and make valuable connections 👥

The conference will be hosted in Lesotho from 24-28 June 2024 🇱🇸

Please see the call for sessions document by clicking here: https://asapa.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e0024007e3e7f8719fc09c15a&id=b468b87990&e=210ef3020b

If you would like to submit a session proposal, click here: https://asapa.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e0024007e3e7f8719fc09c15a&id=2819ca1a51&e=210ef3020b

Please note that the deadline for session proposal submissions is:
01 September 2023 📌

All conference related queries can be sent to our Communications Officer, Khereng Khereng, at [email protected].

Be on the lookout for more communication coming your way. We are so excited to see the work you have all been doing! ⚒

National University of Lesotho Southern African Archaeology Student Society Wits Archaeology UJ Palaeo Institute Department of Anthropology, Archaeology and Development Studies at UP Archaeological Society of South Africa Northern Branch The South African Archaeological Society University of KwaZulu-Natal Archaeology at UNISA Wenner-Gren Foundation University of Cape Town Nelson Mandela University University of Mpumalanga University Of Venda