Senior Library Assistant

Post Number 2083 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 12/7/2026

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.

We are seeking the services of a self-motivated and proactive Senior Library Assistant to work collaboratively in a team to support open scholarship activities. The role provides second level support for tasks related to user services, open scholarship, copyright as well as research support initiatives.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• User services including circulation activities
• Bibliometric data retrieval and analysis
• UWCScholar activities (Publications and ETDs)
• Research support activities and training programmes
• In-person and virtual reference services
• Compile reports and perform other functions under the designated manager/s Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A Bachelor of Library & Information Science or an equivalent library qualification at NQF level 8
• Two years’ working experience in an academic or research library setting

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): e.g. Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.

• Knowledge of library management systems
• Knowledge of institutional repositories
• Knowledge of citation analysis
• Experience with online reference platform
• Planning and organisation
• Ability to work in a team
• Report writing

Added advantage and preferences:

• Copyright clearance experience

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.