Job Openings at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The Junior Educational Technologist provides operational and technical support to ensure effective use of educational technologies by academic staff and students. The incumbent supports teaching staff in adopting digital tools, offers training, resolves basic technical issues, and contributes to the development and delivery of learning resources.
• The incumbent will collaborate in projects to evaluate and implement educational technologies, support academic staff in effective integration of technology into pedagogy, and collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure interoperability and scalability of systems.
• The Junior Educational Technologist will provide advice, collaborate in projects and resolve complex service and technical queries with reference to existing policies, procedures and guidelines.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

• Collaborate in projects to development, implement, and continuously improve digital learning solutions to leverage educational technologies, learning science research, and learning analytics in support of an enabling digital T&L environment at the NWU. 
• Collaborate in large-scale educational technology projects aligned with institutional teaching and learning strategies.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure integration, security, and data interoperability across platforms.
• Conduct research and pilot emerging technologies to evaluate their pedagogical value.
• Design and deliver advanced professional development programmes for academic staff.
• Provide expert-level consultation to faculties, in collaboration with the Educational Developers, on the integration of technology in curriculum design.
• Collaborate in quality reviews of programme/module communities (sites) and recommend improvement actions to academic staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to supported educational technologies for NWU staff and students.
• Collaborate in efforts to foster a culture of collaboration with relevant strategic partners.
• To personally develop own skills in terms of learning experience development, educational application of technology and technology trends within a global as well as local context

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project participation for Innovation:

• Collaborate in the design and implementation of new digital education platforms, tools, and methodologies 
• Work closely with academic departments, administrative offices, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and support of digital learning initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in educational technology. Evaluate and recommend new tools and platforms that align with the university's strategic goals.
• Collaborate in large-scale digital education projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with institutional objectives.

 Operational and Technical Support:

• Provide second line support for the university’s learning management system and other supported technologies. 
• Help academic staff develop basic digital learning resources.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate technical problems to appropriate teams.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and technicians to ensure integrated support services.

Staff & Student Development & training:

• Provide training and ongoing support to faculty and staff on the use of educational technologies, including learning management systems (LMS), assessment systems and online collaboration platforms.

Personal Development:

• As per personal development plan. It is the responsibility of each staff member to take charge of his/her personal development journey in order to perform all their duties effectively. Make use of every opportunity to develop their own skill sets.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Design and Technology (Educational Technology), Information Systems or related fields.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an Educational Technologist.
• Project management experience.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Design and Technology (Educational Technology), Information Systems or related fields.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrable experience in managing or administering Learning Management Systems and associated teaching and learning technologies in large and/or complex institutional deployments. 
• Demonstrable experience with industry standards and professional practices of planning and operations with reference to T&L Technologies service delivery. 
• Ability to develop and implement practical and sustainable solutions and approaches in response to different strategic and tactical needs of the NWU to create an enabling T&L environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, organisational and communicative skills. 
• A commitment to teamwork and ability to work on own.
• Proactive, organised and priority driven.
• Proven ability and enthusiasm for working with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to work constructively with peers and colleagues elsewhere at NWU and within the Higher Education environment.

Apply by: 3 December 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence and technical reliability across the research unit. This role is central to maintaining uninterrupted functionality across the full spectrum of laboratory infrastructure, including critical support and monitoring systems.
• The Laboratory Specialist ensures improved maintenance of expensive analytical equipment, leading to improved functionality, reduced maintenance cost, improved post-graduate flow-through, and increased publication outputs for the research entity.
• By implementing robust quality control measures, the Laboratory Specialist plays a key role in upholding the integrity of the research entity outputs and enabling high-impact, methodologically sound research.
• The Laboratory Specialist will also be responsible for post-graduate training and support on various analytical equipment (GC, NMR, EPR, LC).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational activities:

• Pre-analytical and analytical processing of research samples and equipment maintenance.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades and manage installation and integration processes to enhance operational capacity.
• Execute routine servicing of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimise downtime.

Research and Innovation:

• Assistance with method development and improvement of analytical capabilities.

Teaching and Learning:

• Student training

Laboratory Administration:

• Effective and efficient inventory management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with application specialists and representatives to maximise technical support and drive innovation in laboratory practices.

Quality control:

• Adhering to ISO 17025 / Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards where applicable.

Ad hoc tasks:

• As directed by the Director.

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Foster a safety-focused culture by encouraging proactive risk identification, reporting, and shared accountability within the lab team (GLP, OHS and ethical research practices).

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the following areas:
• Basic laboratory skills and management;
• Gas- and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS and LC-MS); and
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
• Must have experience in Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR).

RECOMMENDATIONS / ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership with professional bodies such as South African Association for Mass Spectrometry (SAAMS), Chromatography Society of South Africa (ChromSA) or Metabolomics South Africa (MSA).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Advanced knowledge of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) – application, maintenance, method development, method validation, quality control
• Advanced knowledge of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) – application, maintenance, method development, method validation, quality control
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) – application, maintenance, method development, method validation, quality control
• Advanced knowledge of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) – application, maintenance, method development, method validation, quality control
• Excellent computer skills with proven competency in mass spectrometry (MS) and NMR data processing
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessments, and emergency protocols, ensuring a safe working environment and minimising risks related to hazardous and biohazardous materials
• Record keeping of equipment booking, usage logs, results and quality documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Language proficient in a multi-lingual environment
• Ability to train staff and students, fostering skill development in lab techniques, safety practices, and adherence to regulatory standards.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team
• Ability to function under pressure
• Natural innovator who strives for ‘best practice’ and technical advancement.

Apply by: 10 December 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The applicant will engage in teaching and learning, in research supervision of master’s students and in research and writing publications within Computer Science fields.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching Computer Science modules at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Mentoring project students at honours level.
• Planning, implementing and evaluating the school’s teaching-learning programmes and other activities.

Research

• Conducting scholarly research in the key areas of the School and research centre.
• Publishing in high impact journals and books.
• Writing of research proposals and securing funding.

Community engagement

• Involvement in the community with subject related projects, innovation and industry collaboration.

Minimum requirements

• A Masters’ degree (NQF level 9) in Computer Sciences / Information Technology. 
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ teaching experience at university level. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership of professional IT/CS/IS societies.
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ supervision experience of honours or master’s students.   
• A proven track record of research experience within Computer Science fields.
• Involvement in the community with subject related projects.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Teaching of Computer Science modules at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level.
• Ability to provide guidance in master’s dissertations.
• Perform administrative and management tasks.  
• Maintaining good interpersonal relations and a client-service orientation.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally (writing and verbally) in the various multilingual environments of the
• NWU – on all levels (students, colleagues and management).
• Assist with module / programme development. 
• Conduct independent and co-operative research within the focus areas of the school and research center.

Apply by: 12 January 2026

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To teach English linguistics (specifically syntax and morphology components). To lead the linguistics “division” of the English subject group at the Vanderbijlpark campus in terms of teaching & learning and research etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning

• Teach English linguistics modules at both undergraduate and honours level. These include the various core linguistic subdisciplines, but with a particular focus on syntax, morphology and semantics.
• Supervise M.A and PhD students in linguistics.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduates.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as managing marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set and mark assessments.
• Hold office hours for consultations with students.
• Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
• Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.

Research and innovation

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages by publishing in accredited journals.
• Present at national and international conferences.

Social Responsiveness

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Corporate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Linguistics or English Applied Linguistics.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching, learning and research experience at local or tertiary educational institution.
• A minimum of 2 published articles in accredited journals.
• Evidence of post-graduate supervision experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of Local and/or International Linguistics Associations.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Be able to function effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
• Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, team teaching, student evaluations.
• Develop course material and assessments (formative and summative).
• Perform administrative tasks when required, attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Teach undergraduate classes and aid in the provision of postgraduate supervision.
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Competent knowledge of linguistic theory and the application thereof in English linguistic analysis.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to function as part of a team.
• Professional work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Passionate and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Adherence to deadlines.

Apply by: 11 December 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To fill a vacancy in the School of Professional Studies for the subject group, Education Management & Leadership on the Vanderbijlpark Campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching undergraduate modules.
• Teaching and supervision: Postgraduate.
• Research publications.
• Community service.
• Study guide and material development.
• Support of research entity.
• Initiating and planning of strategic research initiatives.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in Education Management and Leadership.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ lecturing experience in a higher education environment.  
• Applicants must in be possession of a doctorate in an appropriate field of study (PhD) in Education Management & Leadership.
• A record of at least 5 authored/co-authored research articles in accredited journals since 2021.
• Applicants must have proven teaching experience in research methodology.
• Involvement in supervision of a minimum of 3 Master’s students and 1 PhD student.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Applicants must be involved in NRF – funded research projects.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Have a proven publication record – specifically over the past 5 years.
• Have a proven record of presenting/attending relevant national and international conferences.
• Have proven record of postgraduate supervision.
• Have proven record of community engagement.
• Experience of working in a higher education context.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Team worker.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Research skills.

Apply by: 5 January 2026

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Senior Programme Administrator coordinates and manages flagship MBA programmes, acting as the primary strategic contact for MBA students, senior internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• The role ensures stringent compliance with international accreditation standards, delivers an exceptional student experience, and supports the academic team in curriculum execution, innovation, and global positioning.
• The incumbent demonstrates a high level of strategic insight, professionalism, and responsiveness, aligning with NWU Business School’s values of relational engagement, responsibility, learning, and empathy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student admission and registration

• Admit students onto a qualification/programme in line with the specific admission and selection criteria.
• Administer RPL policy for a specific qualification.

Student Support and client services

• Deal with student/client/facilitator queries.
• Conduct programme specific student surveys and focus groups.
• Build good relationships and liaise with internal departments.

Programme Administration

• Monitor graduation, throughput, and global ranking performance indicators for the MBA.
• Manage, “at risk” students in line with NWUBS’s At Risk Policy.
• Manage and maintain the general framework of eFundi.
• Coordinate MBA classes, study schools, and related activities, including global immersion modules.

Office Administration & Support

• Assist with general office administrative tasks.
• Provide logistical support for events hosted at the Business School.
• Process invoices, expenses, and reimbursements efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate events, meetings, and engagements related to the assigned programme.
• Manage travel arrangements, venue bookings, and logistics for programme delivery.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Management Sciences or related field. 
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in: 
• Postgraduate promamme administration.
• Admissions, registration, RPL, and progression management.
• Quality assurance.
• Stakeholder engagement (corporate clients, alumni, academics).
• Event and logistics management (visiting academics, immersions, induction). 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• An honours degree / Postgraduate diploma in Management Sciences or related field (NQF Level 8).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ stakeholder engagement (corporate clients, alumni, academics) experience in direct liaison and relationship management.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ event and logistics management (visiting academics, immersions, induction) experience in an end-to-end planning and execution.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Postgraduate programme administration competency, especially MBA-level operations.
• Strong policy application capabilities in admissions, RPL, and progression.
• Proficiency in LMS management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prepare accreditation-aligned documentation and reports.
• Strong event, logistics, and stakeholder coordination skills.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Relationship building and professional communication.
• Accountability, reliability, and ownership of outcomes.
• High responsiveness with student-centered service orientation.
• Problem solving under pressure with good judgement.
• Attention to detail with consistent quality in all work.

Apply by: 4 December 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Management of School and associated Research Entity laboratories and pilot plant areas, OHS representative.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory management

• Line management of any staff assigned.
• Responsible for daily operation of laboratories, including access control.
• Strategic planning for sustainable growth.
• Control maintenance schedules for specialist equipment.
• Asset control.
• Proficient in key equipment of the group, such as GC-MS, HPLC, Ultimate analysis, fibre analysis and ICP.

OHS

• OHS representative.
• Control and supervision of OHS processes.

Chemicals and consumables

• Stock control of consumables.
• Hazardous Chemical Substance Controller (legal appointment).

Training

• Training of staff and students on the use of specialist equipment.

Research assistance

• Assistance in undergraduate, postgraduate student and research projects.
• Assistance in external project management and execution.
• Ad hoc assistance with specialist analyses as support to selected projects and money stream 3 / 5 activities.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (NQF level 7/8).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ laboratory management experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ analytical experience.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related (NQF level 9).
• Registerable for statutory body relevant to the field.
• Appointable as HCSC, and various OHS roles.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ OHS management experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• General laboratory operations, including analysis processes.
• Skills and experience in advanced analytical equipment.
• Chemicals handling and MSDS knowledge.
• Administrative skills.
• Proficient in key equipment of the group, such as GC-MS, HPLC, Ultimate analysis, fibre analysis and ICP.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to train and guide students.

Apply by: 5 December 2025

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Introduction

• Join the Securities and Financial Markets Law Research Niche under the Mentorship /Supervision of Prof HT Chitimira as a Fulltime Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law, North-West University, South Africa

Job description

Niche Field:

• Securities & Financial Markets Law (Securities Regulation, Financial Inclusion, Financial law, Banking law, Competition law, Market Abuse and Financial Crime Regulation, Regulation and Use of Fintech and AI Measures to Curb Financial Crime, Fintech and Securities Law, Fintech and Financial Markets Law)

Minimum requirements

• LLD/PHD in Corporate Law/Mercantile Law; at least 2 published academic journal articles or book chapters or conference proceedings

Apply by: 7 December 2025

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• To lead the literature “division” of the English Department (PC) in terms of teaching & learning and research etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                                           

TEACHING AND LEARNING:

• Teach English Literature modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include early modern literature, 19th century literature, literary theories, African English literature and contemporary literature.
• Team teaching, student evaluations, assignments, tests and examinations, supervision of postgraduate studies.
• Be able to teach different genres of literature (poetry, drama, fiction and film) at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Complete related administrative tasks, such as submitting marks and monitoring student progress.
• Set tests and examinations, as well as mark assessments.
• Hold office hours for consultations with students.
• Attend meetings (with the subject group, teaching team, and/or module tutors).
• Act as module convenor across the three NWU sites.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Moderate assessments internally.
• Manage records by maintaining module files for Internal and/or External Programme Evaluation.
• Have a good knowledge of African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OUTPUTS:

• Contribute towards the research output of the School of Languages.
• Present at national and international conferences.
• Publish in accredited journals

SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS:

• Be involved in relevant community engagement projects.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS):

• Cooperate with management, OHS officials and colleagues to help everyone meet the legal requirements, whilst upholding and maintaining general occupational health and safety standards and practices.

MANAGEMENT AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE:

• Fulfil management tasks and duties in service of the university as they arise (for example, subject chair responsibilities, serving on a Faculty Board or committee).
• Demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills.

Minimum requirements

• A PhD (NQF level 10) in English Literature and/or Literary Studies.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience and proven track record of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at university.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience in the different genres of English Literature (Poetry, Drama, Fiction and Film) as well as varieties of Literature i.e. 19th Century literature, Literary Theory, Contemporary literature, African English literature.
• Active involvement in research, as evidenced by a number of publications in accredited journals commensurate with the level of a full associate professor.
• Proven experience in the presentation of papers/posters at national and/ or international scholarly conferences.
• Applicants should be active in community engagement projects.
• Proven track record of supervising master’s and/or PhD students in Literature or related fields. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of relevant subject-specific societies and organisations.
• Experience with curriculum design and/or module design.
• A minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Be able to function effectively as part of a team and relate well with colleagues and peers.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of technology.
• Facilitation of blended teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, team teaching, student evaluations.
• Develop course material, assessments (formative and summative) and Assignments.
• Perform administrative tasks when required, attend workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Teach undergraduate classes and aid in the provision of postgraduate supervision.
• Excellent English language and communication skills.
• Excellent level of computer literacy and experience with LMS systems, MS Teams, Outlook, MS Office.
• Competent computer literacy - Knowledge of MS office, knowledge and experience of computational tools in teaching.
• Competent knowledge of literary theory and the application thereof in English literature Studies.
• Have good knowledge of a variety of literatures from early modern to contemporary literature i.e. African, world and contemporary literatures of the Global South. 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Professional work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to work with a variety of students.
• Passionate about teaching/learning and research.
• Adherence to deadlines.
• Team player who relates well with colleagues and peers.

Apply by: 16 December 2025

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

• The purpose of this position is to provide a general and subject-specific information service to library users, including in-depth assistance to undergraduate, postgraduate students, researchers, and academic staff; to provide instruction and assistance in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting appropriate information sources to become independent information users; to market library services and sources; to identify and recommend relevant information sources for acquisition in collaboration with academic staff, to support research, teaching and learning, support with information literacy instruction, assessment, monitoring and evaluation and evaluation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced and General Information Services

• The provision of a subject-specific information service and in-depth assistance to postgraduates, researchers and academic staff of assigned subjects by making use of the latest databases and subject-related information sources.
• The provision of an alert service as needed.
• Monitoring the latest developments in information technology.
• Dealing with general information requests, the discerning handling of electronic requests, diverse and day users and the use of printed and electronic sources for answering requests from all categories of users.
• Arrange and provide training for academic staff in the faculty.
• Conduct duties at the Information Desk when required.
• Keeping daily statistics of information transactions on the statistical tool.
• Liaison with Faculties regarding their information needs.
• Conducting information needs analysis for the faculty on a yearly basis.
• Articulate and promote, within the library and across campus, the library's role in developing student literacy skills.
• Ad Hoc Tasks requested by the Director Information and Learning Services or Manager Information Services.
• Willingness to work evening shifts and Saturdays.
• Provide monthly Lib Appointment statistics.

Train and educate clients in the use of information resources and services (Information Literacy Support)

• Develop a yearly training plan for library users.
• Organize and conduct information literacy programmes and training workshops for the assigned faculty.
• Co-ordinate and provide training for compulsory modules with information literacy components (e.g. ALDE).
• Continuous informal instruction and orientation to visitors, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the use of the library and information sources.
• Training class groups formally, according to need, in the use of relevant databases to empower them to work independently.
• In collaboration with Faculty Librarians at other campuses develop and conduct generic training sessions for the entire faculty simultaneously.
• Schedule monthly sessions and keep statistics of the group and individual training.
• Participate in library orientation, Open Days and EPEs.
• Formal training of individual users or groups in information skills on relevant information sources to empower them to be skilled in information retrieval.
• Update information literacy statistics on the statistical platforms.
• Attend training initiatives for information literacy when organised.
• Ensure information literacy outcomes are embedded in some modules in the assigned Faculty.
• Conduct information literacy programmes in different student environments.
• Train library users on current technological tools related to teaching and learning.
• Provide guidance to users on inter-library loan (ILL) options.
• Statistical report prepared for the faculty board quarterly.
• Conduct regular training evaluation.
• Market and promote library surveys in the faculty.

Stakeholder Laison and Engagement

• Contribute to the development of a yearly marketing plan.
• Laison with academic staff and researchers of the on their information and training needs, collection building, test databases and introduction of the library and its services.
• Laison with lecturers and researchers of different schools and focus groups with regard to their information and training needs, collection development and trial databases.
• Participate in marketing initiatives on the assigned campus.
• Attendance at Faculty events and meetings including all Faculty Boards, all Faculty Teaching and Learning Meetings and others and providing a report.
• Participation in the ILS Knowledge Sharing Platform.
• Participate in Faculty Librarian meetings with Faculty Librarians at other campuses.
• Plan, support and participate in library marketing events.
• Collaborate with other librarians internally and externally.
• Update library content on assigned platforms.
• Regular onboarding of new academics in your respective faculty.
• Regular faculty visits on predetermined days (rove and roam).
• Tailor- make training programmes to accommodate all students and staff.
• Communicate availability of new research tools to the faculty.

Collection Management and Management

• Implement proactive measures to identify gaps in the collection and make recommendations for acquisition.
• Involvement with the identification and selection of subject related databases.
• Recommendation of new information material.
• Continuous needs assessment of the latest information material.
• Sending recommendations to Information Resources and continuous control of status of orders.
• Management of the available funds in the book budget of the appointed faculties and subject groups.
• Weeding and maintenance of the state and usability of sources and the withdrawal of unused material.
• Identifying latest trends in collection development and management.
• Evaluate collections of information resources of your faculties once per year.
• Draft and submit collection development plan to the Manager.
• Regular attendance of trainings offered by different database vendors.
• Maintain and update different faculty Libguides.
• Regular liaison with the faculty on the availability of their information resources needs.
• Conduct collection review exercises in line with the LIS DOP.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Participate in Library OHS Meetings.
• Be part of an OHS sub-committee (e.g. First Aid).
• Provide regular OHS reports as required.
• Report any OHS matters to the Department OHS Chair.
• Participate in OHS activities, for example fire drill.

Research Support Services 

• Raise awareness in the faculty on Open Access platforms in the LIS such as transformative agreements.
• Collaborate with the research and open scholarship teams to deliver workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one support focused on enhancing their research capabilities.
• Provide advanced information literacy to postgraduates and researchers.
• Arrange for the training of users in the use of citation software in the faculty.
• Co-ordinate ROSS services within the faculty.
• Collaborate with Research Visibility and Open Scholarship (ROSS) unit: Co-host 1 training session per semester with the ROSS unit to educate researchers /Faculty staff on tools and strategies for enhancing visibility.
• Provide researcher and faculty or school bibliometric reports.
• Compile and submit monthly statistics on research support services to Line Manager.

Human Resource Management

• Supervise, develop and train subordinates in collaboration with Manager: Information Services.
• Identify staff training opportunities for assigned staff.
• Participate in the induction of new staff members.
• Coordinate the recruitment of student assistants in the Teaching and Learning Commons.
• Supervision of student assistants and interns.
• Follow up on student assistant contract and claims

Minimum requirements

• A B. Lib, B. Inf, (NQF level 7) or any bachelors’ degree plus postgraduate diploma qualification in Library and / or Information Science (NQF level 8).
• Membership with the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in general and advanced information service to academic users on different levels.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ working experience in as many sections of an academic library.

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Library and / or Information Science.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of different printed and electronic information sources, including the search logic thereof.
• The ability to keep and update relevant information regarding users and information sources ready and effectively.
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office.
• Knowledge of the latest developments regarding information technology.
• Knowledge of and insight into the academic structure and research activities on the campus.
• The ability to liaise with assigned academic departments on all library matters.
• The ability to function as part of a team or independently.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.
• Strong inclination towards client services.
• Insight into the research needs of postgraduates.
• Time management.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills.
• The ability to interact with users on different levels and to assess users’ information literacy skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Comprehension of the broader context of the academic learning environment.
• Knowledge of changing trends in the library environment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• A love of knowledge and learning, computer / technologically oriented.
• Organizational skills, client-service oriented; ability to provide formal training; adaptability; team player.
• Friendly; good interpersonal relations; ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Ethical; ability to work at different levels; good insight into the needs of postgraduate users.

Apply by: 12 December 2025