Overview
Librarian: Research Support Jobs in Bellville, Western Cape at University of the Western Cape
Full Job Description
Post Number
8026795 (ITS:SH81)
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services
Type of Position
Permanent – Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
6/7/2025
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success.
The primary role of the Librarian: Research Support & Impact is to plan and conduct institutional and faculty postgraduate and researcher training programmes. Lead services geared towards research impact analysis. To manage the research commons and postgraduate facility and research resources in the library as well as the co-ordination virtual reference services.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
Develop learning materials and facilitate library research workshops and webinars
Manage the Research Commons and supervise staff and student assistants
Deploy and assess research software packages
Coordinate and supervise virtual reference services
Develop and participate in researcher programmes to support early career researchers
Assess and build a collection that meets the University’s research needs.
Assist with activities related to library research support including open science
Coordinate functions related to the research portal and research guides
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)
A degree in Library & Information Sciences at NQF level 8 or equivalent qualification
3-5 years’ relevant library work experience preferably in an academic or research setting
Proven experience in conducting group workshops in physical and online environments
Staff Supervision experience
Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):
Knowledge of online reference services using Chatbots, Libchat or similar platforms
Knowledge of virtual learning environments i.e. Sakai; Moodle etc.
Knowledge of reference management tools and other software packages
Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within a team environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Presentation and report writing skills
In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.
Title: Librarian: Research Support
Company: University of the Western Cape
Location: Bellville, Western Cape
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