Iziko Museums of South Africa Cape Town
Assistant Librarian (Twelve-months fixed-term contract position)
Basic Salary Range: R200 484 – R271 260 per annum, plus benefits
Closing date 2023/03/01
Description & Details
Iziko Museums of South Africa are African museums of excellence that empower and inspire all people to celebrate and respect our diverse heritage
Requirements: Relevant 3 – Year tertiary qualification in Library Science � Proven relevant experience as a Reference Librarian � Knowledge of cataloguing and classification of library materials � Knowledge of database and knowledge management systems � Computer literacy in MS Office.
Key Responsibilities include: Ensure that library users are assisted in a professional and friendly manner � Assist with stocktaking of library holdings according to library procedures and in line with GRAP 103 requirements � Assist with the management of Iziko’s library archive � Assist with the management of Iziko’s library photographic collection � Assist with the management of internal loans � Assist with the management of inter-library loans � Assist with organising library holdings to ensure that they are kept in good order � Classifying and cataloguing publications and information according to library procedures � Labelling of the publications � Keeping library databases up-to-date � Ensure that databases are adequately backed up, according to set protocols � Digitise and database the photographic collections in the library.
APPLICATIONS
A letter of application including a detailed CV with at least two contactable referees and copies of an identity document, educational certificates and other supporting documentation must be e-mailed to the Human Resources Manager (quoting the position in the subject line) to recruitment@iziko.org.za. Applications received after the closing date of Monday 01 March 2023 will not be considered.
Enquiries to be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Mrs. Olga Jeffries, at 021 481 3992. Kindly note, Iziko will correspond only with short-listed candidates and will do so within two months of the closing date.
Iziko is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity within Iziko in terms of the Employment Equity Act. Iziko reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
