Recruitment Opportunities at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating digital literacy tutorials that are student-centred and emphasise active learning
• Developing and present webinars/practical training on digital literacy related topics to staff and students
• Develop digital literacy resources
• Actively contribute to the design of the digital literacies programme that aligns with the Library’s Information literacy programme and the UWC Graduate Attributes. 
• Promote the digital literacies programme to secure partnerships. partnering with faculty to develop authentic training opportunities for students. Collaborate with other campus partners 
• Devise an annual programme of lunchtime sessions that provide opportunities for students to learn and practice new skills and understandings from their peers.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A B.Bibl Degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent professional qualification related to this role 
• Three years’ work experience in an academic/research/educational environment
• Expertise in the use of new technologies in the virtual space
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design
• Sound understanding and skill in learning management platforms and related educational technologies

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Project Management
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment
• Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative flair 
• Current Liasa membership

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting and executing marketing plans in alignment to UWC brand identity, to promote library services and resources to internal and external stakeholders.
• Creating and managing the library's communication channels, including newsletters,websites, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Collaborating with library staff, faculty, and university partners to develop and deliver effective communication strategies for library-related initiatives, events, and services.
• Coordinating the production of promotional materials, including print and digital advertising, flyers, posters, and other materials.
• Design of marketing collateral, presentations, and other visual materials.
• Developing strategies and maintaining relationships with media outlets and other external partners to promote library services and events.
• Conducting regular market research to identify trends and opportunities to promote library services and resources.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification at an NQF Level 7.    
• 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or social media, preferably in a library or higher education setting.
• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms, including email marketing software, social media management tools, and website content management systems.

Competencies:

• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms, including email marketing software, social media management tools, and website content management systems.
• Proficiency in marketing and communications software and tools e.g. PowerPoint or Prezi, Graphic, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of marketing and communication best practices, including branding, messaging, and social media.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects in a team,simultaneously and meet deadlines.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Provide reference, liaison and engagement for the faculty information needs
• Develop information resources/collections in a variety of formats in consultation with faculty to support and enhance the learning needs and research output
• Enhance 21st Century literacies and UWC graduate attributes for student success and lifelong learning
• Promote research support activities for assigned departments within the faculty
• Facilitate subject-based information services and pursue personal development
• Promote the library resources and services

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• B.Bibl. Degree or equivalent qualification
• 3 years of relevant experience in an academic or research environment 

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes)

• Knowledge of current trends in academic librarianship related to research and instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of the research process and methodology
• Knowledge of information and digital literacy concepts and their application within disciplines
• ICT fluency in relation to communication, presentation and formatting of information
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, as well as public presentation skills
• Commitment to public service and improving library user experience
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Commitment to continual professional development, improvement and learning
• Current Liasa membership

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Key Performance Areas:

The Committee Officer will largely be responsible for providing secretarial support to committees, including the following:

• Schedule and coordinate SAP committee and sub-committee meetings; 
• Request and receive documents from various faculties and other stakeholders within specified timelines;
• Prepare and distribute agendas, meeting materials and documentation in advance, ensuring that all necessary information is available to all members timeously; 
• Take detailed and accurate minutes, capturing key decisions and actions required of stakeholders; 
• Communicate and follow up on action items promptly to relevant parties, ensuring clarity and accountability, within specified timelines;
• Compile and maintain annual workplans of the SAP committee and its sub-committees, in consultation with the Director: APU;
• Conduct annual updates to all committee membership registers, ensuring members are appointed in accordance with committee terms of reference, 
• Maintain decision and action/matters arising registers for committees, 
• Ensure expedient communication of governance decisions to SAP committee and sub-committee members, to staff of the APU and other key stakeholders; 
• Ensure documents are accessible and organised for easy retrieval, including archiving of documents; 
• Ensure a schedule of meetings of SAP and its sub-committees is prepared annually; with due consideration of submission deadlines for Senate Executive Committee, Senate and Council meetings to enable timeous recommendations and approvals of SAP matters;  
• Ensure compliance with statutes and terms of reference (standing orders); 
• Liaise with committee members, Faculty academic planning committee administrators; Secretariat’s Committee Officers and other key quality assurance and support units;
• Accurately and timeously prepare submissions from SAP to the Senate Executive Committee, including Reports, and all relevant documentation, to enable SEC to recommend SAP matters to Senate and Council for approval; and
• Be responsible for various aspects of office administration as required, including but not limited to Finance and HR Administration 

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in administration  up to 5 years proven procedural and administrative experience within a higher education institution 
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills 
• At least 3 years proven experience in report and minute writing
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively 

Added Advantages:

• Knowledge of the governance processes in Higher Education would be advantageous
• Knowledge of an electronic committee management system would be advantageous

Competencies Required:

• Strong planning and organising skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team