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NLSA: Librarians Traineeships 2023 / 2024
National Library of South Africa (NLSA): Librarians Traineeships 2023 / 2024 has become available in Gauteng for unemployed graduates in possession of the below qualifications. If interested, kindly check the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
National Library of South Africa invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 10-month Graduate / Traineeship Programme 2023 / 2024.
Company: National Library of South Africa (NLSA)
Reference Number: 01/08/2023
Job Title: Trainee Librarians
Job Type: Graduate Traineeship
Number of Positions: 25
Salary: R5 700.00 monthly stipend
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 11 August 2023
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socio- economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting an awareness and appreciation thereof, by fostering information literacy, and by facilitating access to the world’s information resources.
The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a contract basis as GRAP Trainee Librarians. The successful candidates will be based at the Pretoria Campus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Physical verification of library material.
- Conduct quality control of the library material physically verified and investigate all library material not verified based on data on WMS.
- Clearing of exceptions emanating from the physical verification.
- Catalogue books on the WMS system.
- Keep the stack room tidy.
- Keep records of all work done.
Minimum Qualifications:
- NQF level 6 qualification in Library and Information Science
Experience:
- Experience in cataloguing will be an added advantage
Required Experience and Skills:
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with internal staff at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and deliver work within agreed timeframes.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent computer proficiency in a Windows environment and other Office applications.
- Knowledge of an Integrated Library Management System.
- Sound judgement and the ability to solve problems.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to work successfully under sustained pressure and should be able to respond to challenges creatively and positively they face.
How to Apply for NLSA: Librarians Traineeships 2023 / 2024
Download NLSA Application Form
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a completed prescribed application form obtainable from our website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a covering letter; Curriculum Vitae; Matric/Grade12 certificate; proof of qualifications and a copy of Identity Document by e-mail to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za. Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves for an interview at the NLSA’s convenience.
No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.
The NLSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applications from people living with disabilities.
NLSA reserves the right to not make an appointment.
Prospective candidates will be subjected to background verification, competency assessments and security clearances.
CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2023
Should you not receive any correspondence/communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being
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