Vacancy: Information Specialist - Office of the Director-General DTi

[Esther Josias]

 

 

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

 

 

JOB TITLE: INFORMATION SPECIALIST- KMC

Permanent position based in Pretoria

 

 

 

 

Requirements:

 

• A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Library Science/Information Science/ Studies and or Knowledge Management coupled with at least 5-10years relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of  cataloguing  and indexing both books and non book materials
• Knowledge of integrated electronic information systems and electronic information resources and institutional repositories
• Knowledge of Public Service and Information Management Acts and regulations.
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Sound ability to communicate both verbally and written
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a co-ordinated team
• Proven ability to execute decisions and provide feedback

 

Duties:

 

The successful candidate will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Provide knowledge, information and library service to both internal and external stakeholders using Interlibrary loans and other related networked systems
• Recommend and process materials (catalog, classify and index) in both manual and electronic form.
• Conduct user education and bibliographic instruction
• Provide a reference service and other knowledge management functions

·         Liaise with external service providers, colleagues, and other knowledge and information workers

·         Market the dti Knowledge Management Centre

 

NB: Candidates will be requested to take a practical test.

 

For enquiries please contact Meta Tladi (012) 342 7967

Email: me...@titant.co.za

 

Please note that the position will close on Friday the 19^th of February 2010.