Information Specialist

NGI; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in South Africa is seeking an Information Specialist (Librarian) to manage and curate resources, support research, and facilitate learning. The role requires a National Diploma in Information Science and a year of experience in an academic library. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, along with the ability to assist students with their information needs.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an academic library (intern or employed).

Responsibilities

• Source articles for academic personnel from EBSCO Discovery Service.
• Assist students and academics with e-library queries.
• Shelving and organising information centre books.
• Conduct library orientation and induction training.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Competent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of referencing and intellectual integrity requirements

Ability to teach on academic databases

Education

National Diploma in Information Science or equivalent

Job description

NewBridge Graduate Institute (Tygervalley campus) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Information Specialist (Librarian) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in managing and curating information resources, supporting research activities, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation. If you thrive in an environment that values organization, accessibility, and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Starting date: 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications

At least a National Diploma in Information Science or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year experience working in an academic library (intern or employed)

Responsibilities

1. Academic Support
   • Source articles for academic personnel from the EBSCO Discovery Service to enhance study material and course development.
   • Assist students and academics with queries relating to the e-library on MyNGI.
   • Give individual, step-by-step assistance to students to find suitable information on specific topics.
   • Assist students with referencing to support their academic writing.
2. General Support
   • Answer any general research-/library-related questions from students and academic staff.
   • Issue and receive books from students and academic staff on the EMC library system.
   • Assist students and academic staff with printing
   • Assist students and academic staff in locating available textbooks on the EMC library system.
   • Assist students and academic staff in locating available textbooks on the library shelves.
3. Administrative duties
   • Shelving and organising of information centre books
   • Conduct regular shelf reading to ensure that books are in the correct order.
   • Handle payment of fines for overdue books
   • Follow-up on overdue books once a week
   • Report long overdue books to the Chief Information Specialist for invoicing once a week.
   • Put up posters and other informative material.
4. Managing of library stock
   • Perform triannual library audits on EMC
   • Remove old and redundant stock from the library shelves after the audit.
   • Change the status of material on EMC after the weeding process.
   • Compile a report of unrecoverable textbooks after the audit
5. Training
   • Conduct library orientation and induction training during the orientation week
   • Conduct training during orientation week on specific topics outlined by the VPAO and Chief Information Services Specialist.
   • Conduct ongoing training in the use of the EBSCO Discovery Service

Skills and Competencies

• At least a National Diploma in Information Science or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in an academic library (intern or employed)
• Excellent English communication skills
• Competent computer skills, e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and skills in information organisation, retrieval and dissemination
• Ability to teach students and teachers on the operation of academic databases
• Knowledge of referencing and intellectual integrity requirements

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will further that goal.