Librarian Post Open at Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

Librarian Post Open at Parliament of the Republic of South Africa.

Job Summary

• Provide library and information services to Members of Parliament, staff, and others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive and reactive provision of information services.
• Provision of specialized information services.
• Acquisition of print and electronic library resources.
• Collection, processing, and indexing. Collection, development, and maintenance.
• User education and library promotion.
• Planning and administration.
• Project management.

Qualifications:

• Honours degree in Library Sciences with 2 years relevant experience.

You Must Also Demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of the content information resources.
• Ability to conduct reference interviews.
• Knowledge of rare and specialized information resources.
• Library web 2 skills.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Webcasting skills.
• Knowledge of Anglo-American cataloguing rules.
• Knowledge of Dewey decimal classification system skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under sustained pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible and extraordinary hours when required.
• Ability to work in a team.

Benefits:

• In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work.
• We are passionate about making a difference.
• Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world.
• We are committed to recognizing and rewarding your dedication and high performance.
• We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Our culture is collaborative and inclusive.
• We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results.
• You will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation.
• Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
• Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us

Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation’s history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

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Closing Date: 26 November 2024