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Librarian/ Bibliotekaris Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at Stellenbosch University
Title: Librarian/ Bibliotekaris
Company: Stellenbosch University
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Department Description/Departement Beskrywing
Library and Information Service
Carnegie Research Commons
Research Support Librarian (Post Level 9)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. BIB/344/0826
The incumbent is second in charge to the Manager: Carnegie Research Commons at the Library and Information Service of Stellenbosch University (SU). They provide research and information support services in the Research Commons dedicated to master’s and doctoral students and University research clients. Services include conducting information literacy training and providing support in reference management, MS Office and assisting with data analysis software. The incumbent is responsible for administrative tasks such as seminar room / #SmartResearcher workshop bookings, checking out of in-house portable electronic devices and other materials.
Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens
Carnegie-Navorsingsruimte
Bibliotekaris vir Navorsingsondersteuning (Posvlak 9)
(Stellenbosch-kampus)
Verw. BIB/344/0826
Die posbekleër is tweede in bevel na die Bestuurder: Carnegie-Navorsingsruimte van die Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens by die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US). Hulle lewer navorsings- en inligtingondersteuningsdienste in die Navorsingsruimte, wat toegewy is aan meesters- en doktorale studente sowel as Universiteitsnavorsingskliënte. Dienste sluit in die aanbieding van opleiding in inligtingsgeletterdheid en die verskaffing van ondersteuning met verwysingsbestuur, MS Office en sagteware vir data-analise. Die posbekleër is verantwoordelik vir administratiewe take soos besprekings van seminaarlokale en #SmartResearcher-werkswinkels, asook die uitreiking van draagbare elektroniese toestelle en ander materiaal vir gebruik in die navorsingsruinte.
Duties/Pligte
- Providing research and information services and research support to clients.
- Research Commons IT and software support.
- Conducting Information/Digital/AI literacy skills training and creating e-learning content.
- Conducting research skills training.
- General administration of the Research Commons.
- Liaising, building relationships, communicating and marketing.
- Verskaf navorsings- en inligtingsdienste en navorsingsondersteuning aan kliënte.
- IT- en sagteware-ondersteuning in die Navorsingsruimte.
- Aanbieding van opleiding in inligtings-, digitale en KI-geletterdheid en ontwikkeling van e-leerinhoud.
- Aanbieding van opleiding in navorsingsvaardighede.
- Algemene administrasie van die Navorsingsruimte.
- Skakeling, verhoudingsbou, kommunikasie en bemarking.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- A Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, or a bachelor’s degree with a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or an equivalent qualification.
- At least three years’ experience in a client service division or research environment of an academic or research library.
- Research support services, such as theses and dissertation structure, referencing, plagiarism and copyright.
- Advanced knowledge of reference management software, especially EndNote.
- Knowledge of data analysis software such as ATLAS.ti and SPSS.
- Knowledge of general and prevailing IT hardware and software which apply to the research environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the research process.
- Good communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- A strong work ethic, and the ability to work innovatively and creatively.
- ‘n B-graad in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, of ‘n B-graad plus ‘n nagraadse diploma in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, of ‘n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie.
- Minstens drie jaar se ervaring in ‘n kliëntediensafdeling of navorsingsomgewing van ‘n akademiese of navorsingsbiblioteek.
- Navorsingsondersteuningsdienste, soos tesisse en proefskrifstruktuur, verwysings, plagiaat en kopiereg.
- Gevorderde kennis van verwysingsbestuursagteware, veral EndNote.
- Kennis van data-analisesagteware soos ATLAS.ti en SPSS.
- Kennis van algemene en heersende IT-hardeware en -sagteware wat van toepassing is op die navorsingsomgewing.
- Kennis en begrip van die navorsingsproses.
- Goeie kommunikasie-, tydsbestuur- en interpersoonlikevaardighede.
- ‘n Sterk werksetiek en die vermoë om innoverend en kreatief te werk.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- A postgraduate qualification is recommended.
- Information/Digital/AI Literacy Training experience will be advantageous.
- Specialist knowledge of trends in research practices, reference management and the scholarly communication process.
- ‘n Nagraadse kwalifikasie word aanbeveel.
- Ervaring met opleiding in inligtings-, digitale en KI-geletterdheid sal voordelig wees.
- Spesialis-kennis van tendense in navorsingspraktyke, verwysingsbestuur en die proses van wetenskaplike kommunikasie.
How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen
#PSS
The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan.
Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three references), must reach the University before or on the closing date in the advertisement.
Apply online at https://www.su.ac.za/en/careers-su by clicking “Apply now” at the top to the right of the page for the specific vacancy.
The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
If you have received no feedback from the University after four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch is tot gelyke indiensneming (GI) verbind, en aanstellings word ooreenkomstig die institusionele GI-plan gemaak.
Die Universiteit Stellenbosch behou die reg voor om nie ‘n aanstelling te maak nie.
U aansoek moet vergesel wees van ‘n volledige curriculum vitae (met die name en e-posadresse van minstens drie referente) en moet die Universiteit voor of op die sluitingsdatum in die advertensie bereik.
Doen aanlyn by https://www.su.ac.za/af/loopbane-us aansoek deur op “Apply now” regs boaan die bladsy vir die spesifieke vakature te klik.
Die Universiteit behou die reg voor om kwalifikasies na te gaan en agtergrondinligting oor alle kandidate in te win.
Indien u nie binne vier tot ses weke na die sluitingsdatum van die Universiteit verneem nie, aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.
Enquiries/Navrae
Enquiries about this post: Dr Lynn Kleinveldt on 021 808 2623, or at [email protected]
Enquiries about remuneration/benefits and technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre, on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), or 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [email protected]
Navrae oor hierdie pos: Dr. Lynn Kleinveldt by 021 808 2623, of by [email protected]
Navrae oor vergoeding/voordele en tegniese ondersteuning met die elektroniese aansoekproses: Menslike Hulpbronne Kliëntedienssentrum, by 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch), of
021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), of by [email protected]
CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Nov-2026 Closing Date11-Sep-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home
