High School Librarian & Media Specialist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Medical aid and pension fund

Holiday leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a School Librarian and Media Specialist for a Kimberley, Northern Cape high school. The role focuses on fostering a love of reading, supporting research, and running information literacy programs across subjects.

You will manage the library collection, promote digital learning, and collaborate with teachers to integrate resources into lessons. This on-site, full-time position offers a welcoming learning hub and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science or Information Science required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certification in librarianship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage selection, cataloging, and organization of library resources (print and digital).
• Develop information literacy programs and research skills workshops.
• Promote reading through events and book talks.
• Provide reference services and reader's advisory.

Skills

Information literacy

Research methodologies

Communication

Organizational skills

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Library Science or Information Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Digital databases

e-resources management

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a School Librarian and Media Specialist for a Kimberley, Northern Cape high school. The role focuses on fostering a love of reading, supporting research, and running information literacy programs across subjects.

You will manage the library collection, promote digital learning, and collaborate with teachers to integrate resources into lessons. This on-site, full-time position offers a welcoming learning hub and opportunities for professional development.