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Senior Librarian: Faculty Services

University of the Western Cape -
Bellville, Western Cape

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Full Job Description

Post Number

2052

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Library Services

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

26/7/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape Library Services’ vision is to be a strategic partner recognised for our excellence in innovative and relevant library services. Our Library mission is to enrich the learning, teaching and research experience by providing relevant resources and expertise to enable academic success.

The Senior Librarian coordinates and champions high-quality faculty librarian services by evaluating, coaching, providing guidance and support to individual librarians, building the performance and representing the group’s operational needs. The incumbent also fulfils standard faculty librarian responsibilities.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Assists with planning and implementation of plans for the Learning and Teaching services
Coordination of Information Services and management of day to day operations and problem solving
Lead a team of faculty librarians for delivery of a 21st-century information service.
Communicates within and beyond the library; spearheads the marketing of the faculty librarians’ programme and activities; representation of the Library at Faculty Board and Faculty Library Committees.
Compilation of quarterly reports
Performs Faculty Librarian duties and contributes to the training activities
Performs other related duties as designated by the Directorate.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:(Qualification & Experience):

B.Bibl Degree or equivalent qualification
At least a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in an academic library or comparable institutional environment
Staff supervision experience

Required competencies: (skills, knowledge, and behavioural attributes):

Leadership and Supervisory skills
Effective planning and organisational ability
Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to work collegially and collaboratively
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment
Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Instructional Design and pedagogy skills

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: [email protected].

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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