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Head of Cory Library

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Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply.

Cory Library at Rhodes University, one of South Africa's leading historical and cultural institutions, is possessed of unique heritage resources with special strengths in Eastern Cape and black intellectual history. Staffed by a dedicated and experienced team, the library now requires a permanent head to realize its vision of becoming a dynamic and living archive, serving Rhodes university, international scholarship and the community at large.


Purpose

To direct and coordinate the library and archival operations of the Cory Library. To provide archival services to Rhodes University, and information service in the field of Eastern Cape studies and related disciplines. To meet the needs of the University staff and students, but also of the wider community. To grow revenue by providing relevant services in the heritage sector.


Requirements

A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (History, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics ),with a proven track record of publications, including some related to the Eastern Cape PLUS 1 years relevant experience;

OR

A 3 year Library Degree, plus 1 year Post-graduate Library Diploma or an appropriate Archival qualification or equivalent (i.e. 4 years of study) PLUS 7 years relevant experience

OR

A 3 year Library Degree or an appropriate Archival qualification PLUS 8 year of relevant experience.

Relevant experience includes: -

  • Previous experience in a computerized academic or research library or archive library
  • Knowledge of languages commonly spoken in the Eastern Cape will be an advantage
  • Previous experience working at management level including having managed and supervised staff
  • Previous exposure to IT applications and electronic library and information tools
  • Previous archive experience will be an advantage

The Full Minimum requirements against which candidates are to be measured are outlined above. Please refer to the above competencies to answer the questions on the application form. No CV or Certificates are required. Please complete the application form and save it with your surname as the file name. Please attach your application to an email with the job title as the subject line and send it to:

jobs-green@ru.ac.za



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Further Particulars about the Department/Section/Unit:

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Closing Date: Mon, 27 February 2012 12:00



Selection Process

Please find for your information the Further Particulars Document: Further Particulars Document

If you are not contacted by the 9th of March 2012 please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Selection Process (provisional dates, subject to change):

Short-listing – 07 March 2012

Assessment- 15 March 2012

Interviews- 16 March 2012



Remuneration

Pension / Provident fund (contributory) total annual cash: R359,568
Total annual package: Approximately R479,685

Provident fund (non-contributory) total annual cash: R338,965
Total annual package: Approximately R479,609

Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of RSA and the University’s recruitment and selection policies and equity strategies. The initial focus will be on equity candidates.

For more detail, refer to the policy contained in the web link below: http://www.ru.ac.za/media/rhodesuniversity/content/documents/humanresources/jobsite/Employment%20Equity%20document%20for%20all%20SUPPORT%20selection%20processes.docx

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