Librarian & Knowledge Management Specialist — Hybrid Contract

IQbusiness; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Librarian: Information & Knowledge Management Specialist for a hybrid role to support academic research needs. Responsibilities include cataloguing research outputs, providing virtual reference support, and conducting information searches. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Library Science and have experience in information research and document management. This is a contract position with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in information research in academic or professional setting using online databases.
• Experience in document organising, cataloguing, and indexing.
• Customer service and user training experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cataloguing and indexing research outputs in the management system.
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of research output data.
• Preparing and distributing case materials.
• Providing support during virtual reference desk shifts.
• Conducting information searches in specialised online databases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Personal organisation

Team collaboration

Comfortable with library tools

MS-Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field

Tools

OPACs

Online research databases

Excel

Job description

A professional services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Librarian: Information & Knowledge Management Specialist for a hybrid role to support academic research needs. Responsibilities include cataloguing research outputs, providing virtual reference support, and conducting information searches. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Library Science and have experience in information research and document management. This is a contract position with flexible working arrangements.