Director at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Assuming overall responsibility for leading, managing and developing the two technical services divisions (Acquisitions and Metadata Management) of the Library and Information Service;
• Planning and organising the technical services divisions;
• Ensuring the cost-effective management of the information resources budget in collaboration with the Senior Director and deans of faculties;
• Strategic planning and development in line with the objectives of the University and those of the Library and Information Service;
• Quality assurance management and evaluation;
• Communicating and liaising with service providers and relevant role players;
• Performing general management functions, such as human resources and project management;
• In collaboration with the Deputy Director: Finance and Facilities Management, responsible  for a number of tasks relating to facilities and risk management for the Library and Information 

Job Requirements

• An advanced relevant postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification on at least NQF level 8;
• At least eight years' experience at middle management level, preferably in an academic library;
• In-depth knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to e-resources;
• The ability to provide dynamic leadership in the rapidly changing environment of e-resources and technology, e.g., knowledge of the publishing sector, scholarly communication, etc.;
• Knowledge of the technical requirements needed for access to e-resources;
• High-level computer proficiency with regard to general and library applications;
• Strategic planning skills;
• The ability to function at senior management level;
• Sound experience in human resources management;
• The ability to work effectively within a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Financial and managerial expertise.