Manager: Faculty Library - Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

UP Professional and Support

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES

MANAGER: FACULTY LIBRARY - FACULTY OF ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6

• In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
• The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic professional leadership and facilitate the development of responsive plans that align with DLS, Faculty and institutional priorities;
• Contributing to the strategy formulation, implementation and ensure operational plans for Faculty library are in place as a member of DLS management team;
• Facilitating support for all departments/centres/units in the Faculties with their information needs and services to advance research and the international profile of the institution;
• Representing the Library in Faculties and engage with Deans, Deputy Deans, HOD’s, staff and students;
• Management of resources: physical, financial and technologies;
• Manage the development of staff for effectiveness in enriching the student experience and learning;
• Promoting the Department of Library Services;
• Leading the team and overseeing HR and staff performance management;
• Managing information resources in line with current trends that support research, teaching and learning needs of the faculty;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Minimum Requirements
• Library qualification (e.g. B.Bibl, Degree plus PG Dip.LIS or B.Inf (Hons) AND or a relevant Honors;

Experience in the following:

• A minimum of 6 years’ working experience in an academic library or research library of which 2 years should be in management;
• Working as an Information Specialist with knowledge of the subject and work environment of the primary users;
• Research process;
• The use and impact of information technology;
• Understanding of various publishing models.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL

• Expert knowledge of the subject and work environment of the primary users;
• Knowledge of the research process;
• Expert knowledge of relevant information resources;
• The ability to organise information and make it available to the community;
• Knowledge of marketing of DLS services and products;
• The ability to identify training needs and provide relevant training;
• Ability to benchmark services and products;
• Knowledge of legal requirements with regards to information distribution and information media;
• Expert knowledge of training and evaluation methods;
• Creativity, innovation and adaptability;
• Client focused;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Financial Management skills;
• Relevant information technology (Software and Hardware);

Negotiating skills .
Added Advantages And Preferences

• A master’s degree;
• Subject related qualifications;
• A Valid Driver’s Licence .

PLEASE NOTE:

• All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skillsassessments as part of the selection process.
• The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
• Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In Applying For This Post, Please Attach

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.