Career Opportunities: Record Librarian (12994)

South African Broadcasting Corporation; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public broadcasting organization is seeking a candidate for a library position in Bloemfontein. The role involves the maintenance of the record library, including the acquisition, cataloguing, and preservation of music collections to support broadcast content. Candidates should have a relevant degree and library experience with strong communication skills. This position also values inclusivity by prioritizing applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• One year’s library experience including cataloguing and information retrieval.
• Knowledge of current affairs and library services best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of record library: acquisition, cataloguing, and preservation.
• Ensure accurate capturing of CD information on database.
• Perform library administration and address customer queries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree Information Science or Music Degree (NQF 7)

Job description

Requisition ID 12994 - Posted - Media Library F/State & N/Cape - RBF: Freestate & Northern Cape - FS - Bloemfontein

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY

SCALE CODE: 404

POSITION ID: 60018681

CLOSING DATE: 04 NOVEMBER 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Maintenance of Record Library: acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing and preserving of SABC music collection in order to support broadcast content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collect, process and research catalogued items/material.
• Perform daily accurate capturing of CD information on Library database in line with library registration form and instruction.
• Ensure correct generation of shelve number through system.
• Paste barcodes with unique shelve number on CD, disc and box.
• Preserve cultural heritage in accordance with record library standards.
• Gather sufficient detail information in order to determine customer requirements.
• Document action in order to successfully research and acquire music.
• Follow up on customer requests as per record library service standards.
• Perform in-time research of anticipated information requests (SDI function)
• Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Copyright Act
• Compliance with archival best practice
• Compliance with disaster/ recovery /contingency plan
• Maintain, repair and retrieve information in compliance with relevant SOP.
• Perform Library administration.
• Ensure classification of CD information in accordance with record library best practice
• Accurate tracking and submission of CD information from vendors /shops (e.g. artist, composer, publisher)
• Ensure that there is no duplicate information on database.
• Correct shelving of CD’s and CD boxes in accordance with SOP
• Provide monthly submission of reports/ information/ statistics in required format as per Manager request.
• Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
• Address all customer queries/ complaints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree Information Science or a Music Degree (NQF 7)
• One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information, library computerization and information retrieval systems.
• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Priority/preference will be given to people living with a disability.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of current affairs
• Knowledge of information retrieval systems
• Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards.