Purpose

• To render a Resource Centre, Library and Archive Service.

Requirements

• A minimum appropriate three (3) year tertiary qualification, majoring in Library and Information Science, coupled with a minimum of two (2) years library and archives experience.
• A minimum appropriate one (1) year tertiary qualification, majoring in Archives and Records Management.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of Special Library administrative procedures and services (as an added advantage).
• Sound knowledge of Archival Procedures and services.
• Good office administration, planning and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Library and archival software programmes.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Sophisticated, discreet mature individual with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Control and co-ordinate circulation of library and archives material.
• Establish archives and Maintain Library unit.
• Coordinate and perform library and archives administration duties.
• Select, Process and Catalogue library and archival collections.
• Maintain, Preserve and Conserve library and archival material.
• Conduct Library and archives outreach programme within the community.
• Assess, arrange and describe archival collections according to recognized and prescribed (through law) archives standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate library and archives access requests by staff, researchers, research associates, and the patrons, and respond to inquiries.
• Classify and preserve collections of important materials ranging from photographs, drawings, memoirs, film clips, audio and video recordings, diaries, letters and other manuscripts, publications or electronic documents.
• Provide educational training and access of collection to the patrons.
• Ensure records are available to researchers for reference.
• Research and respond to copyright and ownership issues.
• Monitor and evaluate usage of the library and archives.
• Ensure compliance with the National Archives of South Africa Act No 43 of 1996.
• Ensure compliance with the National Library of South Africa Act No 92 of 1998.

Additional Information

• Interested individuals who meet the requirements should submit their CVs with certified copies of Identity Documents and Certificates that are not older than three months under a covering letter clearly marked “LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST VACANCY”.
• Or email your application with the subject matter “LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST VACANCY” or hand deliver.
• No faxed applications will be accepted.
• Closing date for applications is 19 August 2022 at 16:h00.
• Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will only be entered with short-listed candidates.
• All successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and vetting.
• NMM embraces the principles of Employment Equity Act no 55 of 1998 as amended.
• NMM reserves the right not to appoint.

Remuneration

• R304 970 CTC

Enquiries

• All enquiries are to be directed to: The Human Resources Unit, Mrs. Yoleka Khumelwana at 047-501 9522.

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Hand Deliver at

• Nelson Mandela Museum, Corner Owen Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Bhunga Building, Mthatha, 5099

Post to

• The Human Resources, Nelson Mandela Museum, P.O Box 52808, Mthatha, 5099

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