CAREERS

MUT: SUBJECT LIBRARIAN x02

CORE VALUES

MUT: SUBJECT LIBRARIAN x02: We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery that fosters integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration, and innovation.  MUT’s core values reflect how we have pursued our plan as well as how we will fulfil our mission and realise our vision. Each value reflects rich, shared meaning on how we go about shaping and owning the future.

Key Performance Areas: MUT: SUBJECT LIBRARIAN x02

  • Leading and managing the implementation of the strategic activities
  • Planning and facilitating programme audits and accreditation activities
  • Developing a relevant and rigorous collection
  • Conducting training in the utilization of library resources and tools for academic writing
  • Communication and marketing

Minimum Requirements

  • An NQF level 7 qualification in Library and Information Studies/Science (Bachelor’s,
    Advanced Diploma, Post-graduate Diploma, B-Tech or equivalent).
  • Three (3) years’ experience in providing training of library resources utilization in a Higher Education environment.
  • Three (3) years’ experience in providing research support in a Higher Education environment.
  • Knowledge of information literacy.
  • Knowledge of E-resources databases and Open Access resources
  • Proven knowledge of research writing software applications (e.g., Turnitin, Grammarly, Excell, etc.)
  • Proven knowledge and excellent skill in the use of referencing management tools (e.g., RefWorks, Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero.

Recommendations: MUT: SUBJECT LIBRARIAN x02

  • Honours with a research module component.
  • LIASA individual membership would be an advantage.

Competencies

  • Training Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Communication and Report Writing Skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a Team.
  • Advocacy and marketing skills
  • Excellent work ethic

Salary Scale: R377 964.00 – R526 426.00 basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.

Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the
requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c)
a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof
of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a
valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation
certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three
contactable referees via email: hr@mut.ac.za.

Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of
Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be
given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity
targets including people with disabilities. In accordance with the Departmental EE
targets, first preference will be given to Indian Male.

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