Senior Librarian: Faculty Services

Title of Position

Senior Librarian: Faculty Services

Post Number

8026799 (ITS: SE32)

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

8/6/2025

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 groups 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.

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 Universitys 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.