Quantity: 100 candidates
Stipend: R5700 per month
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to the socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting knowledge and appreciation of the same, promoting information literacy and facilitating access to the world’s information resources.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for an appointment with a six-month contract. Successful people will draw from our Pretoria and Cape Town campuses.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this short-term employment opportunity is to help the NLSA digitize, preserve, secure, and make its collections of heritage assets accessible. Successful candidates will be trained and provided with real work experience that will allow them to gain skills and valuable experience that can be applied in future jobs.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Librarianship and Information Sciences; Bachelor’s Degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Library Science / Information Studies; BTech in Library Science / Information Studies. An Honors / Masters and / or LIASA membership will be an added bonus.
Computer literacy will be an added bonus
Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC)
Ability to perform moderately heavy physical work.
Excellent demonstrable communication skills and outstanding work ethic.
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main activities core activities
Preservation and conservation services
Bibliographic services and collection management
Follow detailed instructions
Prepare weekly and monthly reports
Be willing to rotate in similar roles as requested
Work rotating shifts, including weekends, when necessary.
For the purposes of selection, shortlisted candidates may undergo a proficiency test to determine their suitability to participate in the Program.
The National Library of South Africa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointments will be made in accordance with our employment fairness requirements and people with disabilities are invited to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit a completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from our website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Matric / Grade12 Certificate; certified copies of grades and academic records, not older than six months; and a copy of the Identity Document certified by email according to the preferred location as follows:
PRETORIA
recruitment.pretoria@nlsa.ac.za
CAPE TOWN recrutament.capetown@nlsa.ac.za
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE
May 27, 2021
If you do not receive correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider that your application has not been accepted.
