Assistant Librarian 1: Engineering and Forestry Library (Post Level 10.2)

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Stellenbosch seeks an Assistant Librarian for the Engineering and Forestry Library. Responsibilities include managing circulation tasks, providing information services, and assisting with interlibrary loans. Candidates should have a diploma in Library and Information Science and at least two years of experience in a library environment. Strong communication, client-service orientation, and technical skills are essential.

Benefits

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience in an academic or special library environment.
• Technical experience in solving basic IT problems is required.
• Proficiency in various computer software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the circulation section of the Engineering and Forestry Library.
• Provide general information service to clients.
• Assist with interlibrary loan duties.

Skills

Client-oriented skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Science

Tools

ALMA integrated library system

Windows environment

Job description

Department Description

Library and Information Service
Assistant Librarian 1: Engineering and Forestry Library (Post Level 10.2)
(Stellenbosch Campus)
Ref. BIB/267/1025
Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens
Assistent-bibliotekaris 1: Ingenieurswese- en Bosboubiblioteek (Posvlak 10.2)
(Stellenbosch-kampus)
Verw. BIB/267/1025

Duties/Responsibilities

• The incumbent is responsible for the circulation section of the Engineering and Forestry Library with all the related administrative duties attached to the Division.
• Providing general information service to clients.
• Assisting with interlibrary loan duties.
• Postings on social media and plasma screens.
• Various other general administrative tasks, e.g., circulation statistics.
• Die posbekleër is verantwoordelik vir die uitleenafdeling van die Ingenieurs- en Bosboubiblioteek en al die administratiewe funksies verbonde aan die Afdeling
• Verskaf 'n algemene inligtingsdiens aan kliënte.
• Hulpverlening met pligte verbonde aan die interbiblioteekleningdiens.
• Plasings op sosiale media en plasmaskerms.
• Verskeie ander algemene administratiewe pligte, bv sirkulasie statistiek.

Job Requirements

• A diploma in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification.
• At least two years' experience in an academic or special library environment.
• Technical experience (such as solving basic IT problems).
• Strong client- and service-oriented skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, including sound knowledge of the Windows environment and a variety of computer software.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• 'n Diploma in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde of 'n gelykwaardige kwalifikasie.
• Minstens twee jaar se ervaring in 'n akademiese of spesiale biblioteek.
• Tegniese ervaring (soos om basiese IT-probleme op te los).
• Sterk kliënt- en diensgeoriënteerde vaardighede.
• Goeie skriftelike en mondelinge kommunikasievaardighede.
• Sterk rekenaarvaardighede, met inbegrip van goeie kennis van die Windows-omgewing en 'n verskeidenheid rekenaarsagteware.
• Goeie interpersoonlike en spanwerkvaardighede.

Recommendation

• Experience of the ALMA integrated library system, especially the circulation module.
• Knowledge of engineering-specific databases.
• Ervaring van die ALMA geïntegreerde biblioteekstelsel, veral die sirkulasiemodule.
• Kennis van gespesialiseerde ingenieursdatabasisse.

How to Apply

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.

Apply online by clicking "Apply now" at the top to the right of the page for this specific vacancy. The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates. If you have not received feedback within four to six weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Enquiries

• Enquiries about this post: Ms Naomi Visser on 021 808 4978.
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg).

Additional Information

Currency: ZAR
Commencement Date: 01-Jan-2026
Closing Date: 07-Nov-2025
Travel: No travel required
Work at home: Yes