Director: CPUT Libraries - (8411)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Bellville is seeking a visionary Library Director to lead library services across all campuses. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Responsibilities include managing a team, developing strategic plans, and promoting library services. Ideal candidates possess strong management skills and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, along with extensive relevant experience. The position is essential for maximizing the effectiveness of library resources.

Qualifications

• 7 years relevant experience in Senior Library Management.
• Valid driver's license for campus mobility.
• Valid driver's license to work across all CPUT campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for library services across CPUT campuses.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and policies for library services.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to enhance library services.
• Collaborate with faculties, departments, researchers and academic support services to enhance library services.
• Articulate CPUT Libraries to external stakeholders and HEI sector nationally and internationally.
• Oversee development and implementation of digital and discovery platforms including AI trends.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage budget and financial resources for effective allocation and utilisation.
• HR management of all library staff across campuses.
• Monitor and evaluate library services through surveys, analytics and reporting.
• Promote library services through communication and marketing programmes.
• Lead space planning and utilisation for relevant learning spaces.
• Accountable for operations and services of CPUT Libraries to Executive Management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Customer service

Project management

Research support

Education

Masters’ Degree in Library and Information Science

Doctoral Degree in Library and Information Science

Job description

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology seek to appoint a visionary and experienced Library Director to lead the library services across all CPUT campuses. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, direction, and oversight of library services, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration. The Library Director will play a key role in shaping the future of library services, leveraging technological advancements, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for library services across all CPUT campuses.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures for library services in line with the institutional vision and strategy.
• Lead and manage a team of library staff, fostering a culture of excellence and customer service.
• Collaborate with faculties, departments, research entities, researchers, and academic support services to enhance library services.
• Articulating CPUT Libraries and services to the external environment, external stakeholders, and the HEI sector nationally and internationally.
• Emphasise planning, direction and innovation to align CPUT Libraries at all levels and to ensure internal effectiveness and efficiency of CPUT Libraries regards to all systems, services and resources for maximal service delivery
• Oversee the development and implementation of digital and discovery platforms including keeping up with the most recent trends and developments such as the development in AI.
• Responsible for the development of new and review of existing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage budget and financial resources, ensuring effective allocation and utilisation.
• Human Resource Management of all library staff across all CPUT campuses.
• Monitor and evaluate library services through surveys, analytics, and reporting.
• Promote library services through a robust and visible communication and marketing programme.
• Lead space planning and utilisation initiatives to ensure the continuous relevance of learning and study spaces.
• Final accountability for all operations and services of CPUT Libraries to CPUT Executive Management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters’ Degree in Library and Information Science or related field
• 7 years appropriate and relevant working experience in a Senior Library Management position in the higher education and academic library environment.
• Valid driver’s license to work across all CPUT campuses

Recommendations

• Doctoral Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent in a related field will be an added advantage
• A paid up LIASA member or related organisation.
• Research and publication record.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Customer Focus
• Human Resources Management & Supervision
• Strategic planning, Project management & Support
• Research Support
• Marketing and Communication
• Health & Safety
• Administration
• Copyright & Legal compliances
• Quality Assurance
• Library service management
• Leadership

For applications please use the link below:

CPUT Talent Management - Director: CPUT Libraries - (8411)

General Information

Closing Date:

01 March 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on [phone] or 0812484251.