Information Specialist (Part Time)

Vega School; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

Vega School is seeking a Part-Time Information Specialist for the 2025 academic year at their Durban Campus. This role involves managing the Information Centre's operations to support academic teams and students effectively. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in an academic library setting. The position is part-time and offers an hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in an academic library setting.
• Competent in Information Centre Administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Information Centre.
• Support teaching and learning through information services.

Skills

Digital Literacy

Information Fluency

Administration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science

Honours Degree in Library and Information Studies

Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies

Tools

Information Centre Databases

Job description

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Academic

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Vega, Durban Campus has a vacancy for a Part-Time Information Specialist for the 2025 academic year.

The part-time Information Specialist is responsible for helping to manage the daily operations of the Information Centre on an ad hoc basis when required in order to optimally support the Teaching and Learning at the Brand.

This entails effective and efficient operation of a blended digital learning Information Centre in an academic setting and the management of all information and research support services to cater for the needs of the academic teams, researchers and students according to the research strategies and policies.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Library and Information Science or B.Bibl Degree
• Ideal: Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) or Master's Degree (NQF Level 9) in Library and Information Studies. An English major will be an advantage.
• Legal: Professional registration with Library Information Association of SA (LIASA)
  
  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Industry experience or subject matter expert in an academic library setting
• Experience in use of Information Centre Databases
• Experience in tracking of Book Orders and Journal Subscriptions
• Referencing and Plagiarism
• Digital Literacy and Information Fluency
• Must be competent in Information Centre Administration, Provision of information services and general administration.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor (part-time) role
  
  

Salary

• Hourly rate commensurate with experience and hours worked.
  
  

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
  
  

Technical Support

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The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.