Specialist II: Web Services (P7) (Library & Information Centre: Shared & Support Services) at University of Johannesburg

Job Purpose: 

• To coordinate, optimise and integrate access to web-based information resources and services of the UJ Library, through the UJ Library’s website, in support of the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, coordinate and manage projects relating to the development and optimal availability of web-based resources and services.
• Take overall responsibility for the design, development, and content management of the UJ Library website.
• Establish the UJ Library website as a marketing vehicle for the promotion of library resources, services, and events.
• Ensure that information on the library web page is current and correct through a system of reviewing content in collaboration with Departmental Heads, Campus Librarians and the Director: Teaching & Learning & Research support.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or equivalent in Library & Information Science / Informatics or Web Development.
• Knowledge of SharePoint Web & Content management.
• Two (2) years of experience in an academic library or academic environment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within an online communication or web environment, content editing, content strategy and web design.
• Proven experience with SharePoint Content Management System.
• A thorough knowledge of the Internet and electronic resources.
• A thorough working knowledge of HTML.
• Content management systems and web page design.
• Working knowledge of the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS).
• Knowledge of the research process and methodology.
• Knowledge of Copyright.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy (Office, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Adaptable and prepared to investigate and develop new service opportunities.
• Ability to work independently as well as contribute as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent online content editing skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills.
• Advanced information retrieval skills.
• Marketing and service development.
• Professional networking.
• Time and stress management skills.
• Ethical work orientation.
• Professional conduct.

Apply by: 27 February 2026