Reference Librarian – George Fixed -Term Appointment Jobs

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Bibl / B.LIS / B. Tech: LIS / B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post-matric qualification
• Computer literacy
• Registered member of LIASA
• 2–3 years practical experience in a public library, including supervisory experience and experience from the academic program

Competencies:

• Core Professional Competencies: People Management, Conceptual Thinking, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail, Professional / Technical Proficiency.
• Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal Relationship, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Personal Competencies: Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Resilience, Management of Learning (Learning Orientation).
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring, Impact and Influence (Advocacy Skills).

Key Performance Areas:

• Co-ordinate and control activities, provision of materials, and presentation of displays and events in the Reference Section.
• Participate in meetings and present information, opinions, and advice through reports on the status and service delivery standards of the Reference Section.
• Supervise staff directly in the execution of duties.
• Make recommendations to the Senior Librarian on solving operational problems identified.
• Co-ordinate and execute specific procedures associated with the acquisition, organization, and communication of information at the Reference Section.
• Co-ordinate specific activities associated with promoting reference awareness and interest, and provide information to users.
• Apply specialized skills and knowledge to identify the level of public awareness of the Reference Services and provide guidance to the public.

Closing Date: 2025-12-22 at 16:30 PM