Applications Open for the Council for Geoscience Library Internship Programme (x20)

Applications Open for the Council for Geoscience Library Internship Programme (x20).

Overall Job Purpose

• To support the digitization, organization and preservation of CGS information resources collection.
• To assist with converting print-based materials into digital formats, ensuring accurate metadata capture and supporting digital access initiatives.
• Assist with the digitization of library and publications information resources.
• Assist with organizing, sorting and preparing materials for scanning.
• Capture and verify metadata for digitized resources according to established standards.
• Ensure proper handling and care of fragile and valuable information resources.
• Support quality control processes and ensure accuracy and completeness of digitized content.
• Assist with records management and filing of digital and physical materials.
• Provide support to library and publications staff as required.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Sense of responsibility and respect for confidential information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Educational Qualification

• Matric; and
• National Diploma in Library and Information Science, or Archives and Records Management or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, or Archives and Records Management will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience

• Basic understanding of library and information management principles.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Familiarity with digitization processes will be an advantage.
• Exposure to scanning equipment or digital repositories will be beneficial.

Please Note

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.
• The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
• For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za.
• Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 20 March 2026