Purpose of the position:

Provide an innovative, dynamic and collaborative library service to the academic enterprise. By acquiring information resources as recommended by the academic community in support of teaching, learning and research.

Responsibilities:

·        Receive and process book recommendations.

·        Create orders for processing by the Librarian.

·        Pre-cataloguing of books.

·        Process credit card and direct orders.

·        Problem-solving and communication with stakeholders.

·        Monitor funds for facilities.

·        Handling invoices and processing on the library management system.

·        Process donations of information resources.

·        Reporting and statistics.

·        Organise virtual and physical book exhibitions.

·        Undertaking projects when necessary.

·        Grade 12.

·        A B.Bibl or B.Inf- or any Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) plus Post-Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (LIS)

·        A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Acquisitions.

·        LIASA Membership.

Other competency requirements:

·        Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet).

·        Knowledge of Acquisitions modules on a library management system.

·        Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

·        Problem Solving Skills

·        Numerical Skills

·        Ability to work independently and in a team.

·        Accuracy

·        Financial Accuracy and Accountability

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE:      Market-related

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:                Mr. Ntobeko Sikhakhane, Tel: 018 299 2856

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO:               Mr. Rabs Diratsagae, Tel: 018 299 4797

CLOSING DATE:                                         24 December 2024

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                01 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter         

BENEFITS:                                                    Attractive study benefits as well as the normal fringe benefits apply.

TO APPLY:                                                    Please visit our website, www.nwu.ac.za/vacancies for online applications

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