Librarian: Applied Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) invites applications for a Librarian to support the Wellington and Agriculture campus libraries. The role focuses on information literacy, research support, and collection management for the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

You will join a busy team that serves faculty across Education and Business & Management Sciences, with occasional work at other sites. The position requires a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent 4‑year qualification.
• 3 years relevant experience in a Higher Education library environment including collection development, research support and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain library collections for the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
• Deliver information literacy training to students and support development of Infolit offerings.
• Provide postgraduate training and support research activities in the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
• Offer research support including scholarly communication, digital scholarship and data management.
• Assist researchers with literature searches and systematic reviews.
• Provide reference services and build relationships with lecturers and students.

Skills

LIS degree

HE library experience

after-hours flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent

Master’s or Doctoral LIS qualification

Job description

Job Title

Librarian: Applied Sciences

Faculty

Department

Campus/ Location

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> CPUT Libraries

Campus/ Location

Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

21/9/2026

Job Purpose

We are seeking the services of a self‑motivated and proactive librarian to work as part of a team at the Wellington campus library and Agriculture campus of CPUT. The successful candidate needs to be service‑oriented and manage the diverse information, research support, learning, and teaching needs of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

The librarian would be expected to provide a wide range of services at this site supporting the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Business and Management Sciences and, when needed, at other sites of CPUT, particularly those supporting the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

This position requires the Librarian to work on Saturdays and after‑hours shifts when required and needed. You will need to be flexible and adapt to the constant changes that Librarians face within the workplace, and that may occur within CPUT.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent 4‑year Library and information Science qualification (Bachelor of Information Science (Hons) or Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGDLIS)

AND

• 3 years relevant experience in a Higher Education library environment, which includes collection development, research support and training of students and staff.
• The person must be able and willing to work across different campuses of CPUT and on the after‑hours shift roster when required.

Recommendations:

• A Master’s or Doctoral qualification in LIS or relevant fields linked to the Faculty of Applied Sciences will be an added advantage.
• Experience in supervising branch activities in a Higher Education Library environment.
• Experience in supporting training, collection development and research in a Higher Education Library.
• Paid‑up member of LIASA

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

The main Key Performance Areas (KPA):

• Develop, manage, and maintain relevant library collections relevant to the Faculty of Applied Sciences in support of the learning and research focus areas.
• Deliver information literacy (Infolit) training to students and support future development in this Infolit offering at the university library.
• Deliver training programmes to postgraduate students and staff in support of research activities in the Faculty of Applied Sciences that includes niche areas.
• Providing research support, which includes scholarly communication, digital scholarship service and research data management and metrics support activities.
• Assist researchers with literature searches and systematic reviews.
• Provide reference services for faculty information needs as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with lecturers and students.
• Support relevant projects at CPUT Libraries
• Create, update, and manage LibGuides related to the Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Support the online client service initiatives.
• Be involved in advocacy activities in the promotion of the library services.

All tasks in any aspect of managing and supervising branch operations and facility management, service support and support administration at the Librarian level, and as may be required from time to time in the work locations that require it.

• Good managerial skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a team,
• Building strategic work partnerships and relationships, Adaptability, Conflict management, Client/learner focus, Project management skills, Information monitoring, Planning, organising, Presentation skills, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of professional library practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in academic librarianship related to research, learning and teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process and methodology, including platforms used and advanced training practices.
• Knowledge of information literacy concepts and training practices in aHigher Education Library
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Commitment to continual professional development, improvement, and learning

General Information

Closing Date:21 September 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your online application please email Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: [e-mail] [phone].

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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