Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma in Information Management / Information Science (NQF level 6). Minimum of three (3) years’ experience. Job related knowledge: Basic knowledge of agriculture and related fields. Client information needs. Library stock. International library standards and procedure. Standards for library organization and administration. Applicable computer software and databases. Information retrieval. Departmental and other applicable policies. Financial matters. Human resource management matters. Job related skills: Planning and organizing, Computer literacy. Problem solving. Project management. Analytical thinking. Interviewing. Interpersonal relations. Verbal and written exchange of information. Tact and diplomacy. Creativity. A valid driver’s license.

Manage the rendering of information services to internal and external clients: Interpret and give guidance on library and information procedures and standards. Promote marketing of the library. Client orientation and customer focus: Deal with and /or assist with general enquiries. Advise other directorates on library and information matters. Deal with service providers and evaluate their products. Manage the creation of bibliographic records and maintenance of catalogues: Assist in management of cataloguing new additions to the library stock. Assist in management of classification of new stock. Assist in management of allocation of subject headings to new stock. Assist in management of allocation of shelf numbers to new stock. Assist in management of compilation of electronic asset register as required by supply 5 Page 6 chain management. Assist with and check library assistant’s inputs. Organizing, maintenance and preservation of collections: Assist in management of sorting and evaluation of new or donated materials. Assist in the management of shelving of new and returned items. Assist in managing that shelf reading is done as required. Assist in managing that weeding of outdated, surplus or damaged materials takes place. Assist in managing the repair of damaged books. Assist in managing that current stock is checked to substitute missing or damaged documents. Management of library and resource centre resources: Manage workflow. Deal with EPMDS matters. Provide in-service training and facilitate training by others. Deal with HRM matters. Interpret and give guidance on departmental policies. Liaise with human resources and other directorates when necessary. Apply financial management instructions concerning assets management. In the information centre : and compile and submit quarterly reports in conjunction with the divisional asset’s controller. Practice quality control with regards to financial registers. Deal with acquisition of library stock, store items, stationery and equipment.

Mr Ephraim Senamela at (067) 410 6097