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Job Title: Assistant Information Specialist
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: IIE Varsity College

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits:

• Lifelong learning opportunities (LinkedIn Learning subscriptions)
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs
• Incentive bonus structure
• Provident fund contributions (including Death & Funeral Cover)
• Birthday vouchers
• Competitive annual leave allowance

Job Description:
The IIE Varsity College in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Information Specialist to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and management of information resources and services that support both students and lecturers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing training and support to students on using Information Centre databases for academic research (e.g., Ebscohost, Juta Law, Sabinet, etc.).
• Assist in delivering presentations for Student Information Literacy Sessions and Lecturer briefings.
• Administer and monitor the performance of Information Centre systems and resources.
• Support academic staff with research, sourcing academic material, and maintaining academic databases.
• Assist in managing book loans, inter-library loans, and updating new books in the Sirsi Dynix system.
• Design promotional material to market Information Centre resources to both students and faculty.
• Support academic staff with digital learning platforms, training sessions, and various resources.

Competencies Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Digital literacy and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with library-related technologies (e.g., Law online databases, Sirsi Dynix, Ebscohost, etc.)
• A customer-service mindset

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science
• Professional registration with LIASA (Library and Information Association of South Africa)

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an assistant librarian role in an educational environment.
• Experience in academic compliance and library functions in a higher education setting is preferred.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 16:00 or 10:00 – 19:00
• One Saturday shift per month (08:00 – 13:00)

Application Instructions:
Please apply through our online portal or contact us if you experience any technical difficulties. Due to a high volume of applicants, only candidates whose qualifications align with the position requirements will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The IIE Varsity College is an equal opportunity employer, with preference given to underrepresented groups in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

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