Senior Librarian (Acquisitions) (Hay 15/C4) at NECSA

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Library service


Maintain a general helpdesk and presence at the lending counter for efficient assistance to library users.
Cataloguing - Review the quality and correctness of cataloguing in accordance with the LIS recognized classification method and standards;
Identify and locate publications requested by library users for materials in the library collection and provide accordingly to ensure effective service delivery.
Checking books in and out at the front desk and audit outstanding books on a monthly basis.
Register new customers, maintaining and updating customer profiles on the DBTW user database. Maintaining library records on the DBTW loans database of books taken out and brought back.
Assisting customers with internet access and ensuring their technical needs are met.
Maintaining library records on the DBTW depot database of story books taken out and brought back.
Scan newspapers daily for appropriate articles to contribute to the news review.
Managing inquiries over the counter and via email or telephone.
Digitization of library collections to enhance access and improve preservation of library materials.
Extensive e-Resource knowledge and experience, including expert search strategy.
Compile departmental monthly statistics for submission to management.


Procurement & Provisioning


Provide an effective acquisition service to the Necsa group in accordance with the policies and procedures.
Order books, media and electronic material via purchase requisition workflow and update on the DBTW orders database.
Receive requested material, verify item for accuracy, and process books to ensure correctly categorised and labelled for lending purposes.
Add holdings to the DBTW catalogue database.
Apply for petty cash when required.
Place orders for stationary and supplies with the relevant Necsa store, and for other orders with the SCM department.


Compliance to SHEQ


Comply to SHEQ and ISO standards (Audits), Customer and stakeholder & relations.
Maintain P-1400 Health & Safety Committee.
BBS observations monthly.
Contribute to the development of library policies & procedure.
Implement library policies, standard and procedures.
Monitor service performance, usage and user satisfaction


Minimum Qualifications and Experience:


Relevant degree / Btech in Library & information science at NQF7 with 360 credits
Minimum 3-4 years Library experience
Knowledge of relevant Necsa policies, processes and procedures
Understanding of knowledge management principles and methodologies
Qualification and experience in Cataloguing
SHEQ INS experience Organizational alertness


Closing date: 10 July 2026