Librarian & Writing Centre Manager

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa seeks a Library Manager to oversee library operations, support students with research, and manage resources efficiently. Candidates must hold at least an NQF Level 9 qualification in Librarian Science and demonstrate strong English language skills. A Master's degree is preferred. This role offers dynamic engagement within an exciting academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF Level 9 qualification required.
• Preference for candidates nearing completion of a Master's degree.
• Excellent knowledge of the Harvard Referencing system.

Responsibilities

• Manage the print and virtual library catalogue.
• Assist library users to navigate the library database.
• Conduct workshops related to academic literacy.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Library management system experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of the Harvard Referencing system

Adaptability

Education

NQF Level 9 qualification in Librarian Science

Masters degree in a relevant field

Job description

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is South Africa’s leading authority in marketing, communication, business and design education. We have the mission to unlock creative thinking, to build brilliant careers and organizations using Commercial Logic and Creative Magic. Our mandate, as educators, is to prepare students for career success in the future, not the past. This single-minded purpose is why we exist, and what continues to drive and inspire us 30+ years later.

We are looking for talented people who are fun, dynamic and passionate about all things education and that enjoy working with people – students, lecturers and staff to join various teams across our fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage the print and virtual library catalogue
• Check in and out books to students and staff.
• Manage the virtual library
• Assist library users on the library database
• Classify and catalogue new material on the online database for both the physical and virtual library
• Sort books and publications according to the Dewey System
• Managing budgets and resources, source new books and book quotations when new books are needed, follow up on requisitions etc.
• Answer readers queries
• Liaise and develop relationships with external organisations (for example EBSCOhost) to ensure that the library is efficiently making use of the most competitive and useful databases
• Guide students on using plagiarism and AI detection services such as Turn-It-In and be able to guide students on the correct referencing of resources.
• Support students with independent research and learning
• Assist readers to use computer equipment, conduct literature searches etc. - and ensure all necessary library information is available on the LMS (Moodle)
• Pro-actively and regularly promote the library's resources and host events as required
• Pro-actively liaise with academic staff to ensure that the library has the resources they require and to inform them about new resources
• Ensure the library services meet the needs of various groups of users (e.g postgraduate students, disabled students)
• On a monthly basis provide the Education Manager and Head of Departments with a report on which resources are being utilised and by whom per programme, per year.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings with the academic teams and contribute to the academic programme development, implementation and review.
• Manage the Writing Centre, including the incorporation of workshops related to academic literacy
• Host academic reading and writing workshops
• Other ad hoc administration tasks as required
• Manage and be available on appointment to assist students with academic writing (non-module specific)

Qualifications and Experience

• An NQF Level 9 qualification, in the field of Librarian Science, is a minimum requirement.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters degree, or who are registered for a Masters degree nearing completion, in a relevant field
• Computer skills and experience within Microsoft office
• Library management system experience
• Excellent knowledge of the Harvard Referencing system
• Excellent English language skills - reading and writing. Preference will be given to multilingual candidates

We seek to employ creative people who:

• embody a growth mindset
• are passionate about learning
• are adaptable and resilient
• are respectful, curious and accountable

If you feel that this role excites you, please apply. Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us in 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful, we do encourage you to keep an eye out for any other suitable opportunities.

Red and Yellow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference in terms of the employment equity act.