INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College 

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa’s leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide. 

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you. 

Join us on our journey of shaping futures! 

Job Purpose:

To develop and manage collections of recorded material and the delivery of information services to users. Library collections can include books, journals, newspapers, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, films, sound recordings, microfilms, CD-ROMs, e-books, e-journals, and databases. The position also supports research and research practice for both students and Online Students. Promote intellectual integrity and ethical scholarship

Duties & Responsibilities:

• y Performance Area: 

  • Implements library policies and provide feedback to National Librarian 
  • Manage Library activities by facilitating access and process 
  • Updates library holdings in shared catalogue 
  • Provide training (Lecturers & students) 
  • Accessioning (receipting of newly purchased materials) 
  • Ensure that relevant and latest resources are available in the library including, 
  • Follows-up on the subscriptions of journals and periodicals 
  • Replaces back issues of journals with latest issues 
  • Conducts library orientation for new students and staff 
  • Conducts information literacy workshops including training in use of library resources 
  • Provides information service to students and academic staff 
  • Promotes usage of library resources and services 
  • Checks and updates notice boards 
  • Promotes information and research through displays 
  • Locates information for students and lecturers 
  • Assists students with research and assignment preparation. 
  • Assists students who are computer illiterate, In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned and required. 

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science.
• Honours degree in library and information science.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3-year working experience in a relevant field,
• 3-4 years working in the academic Information Centre.

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Wide general knowledge of Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Analytical and report writing skills.
• Work outside normal office hours

Working Hours (Full Time):

08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.