NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING POSITION NUMBER: N001064 SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES PEROMNES: 7 VACANCY: MANAGER: LIBRARY SYSTEMS Purpose of the position: To manage and optimise access to reliable systems for library users across campuses in order to support them with the discovery and use of information resources. To support Library Directors in strategy planning and development of Library Information Services.

• Management
• Human Resource Management
• Liaison, communication and marketing
• Quality control
• Project managemence
• Financial management

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The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                    Ms Neli Kaunda                    018-299 2000

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Yvette Lamprecht

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                                 25 June 2021

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                             1 August 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter 

 

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

 

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

 

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 

 

• B degree in Library and Information Science or a B degree with a Postgraduate qualification in Library and information science or an equivalent  B degree in a relevant field
• Additional Information Technology qualification may serve as a recommendation
• LIASA Membership

         Other competency requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in computerised academic/ research library
• 5 years’ experience of IT applications, electronic library and information systems