Team Leader III: Acquisitions (P8) (Library and Information Centre: Technical Services)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- The acquisitions of all library information resources according to policy and procedure.
- Assist the Manager of Technical Services with the allocation, management and reporting of the Information Budget
- Initiate, facilitate and complete the supplier application and approval process
- Evaluate all suppliers according to policy
- Manage the internal ordering system (Nevada/Sapnet) and ensure that all internal orders received are completed as per policy and procedure
- Supervision of staff within the section
- Plan and organize the workflow within the section and implement decision and policies
Minimum requirements
- Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the acquisitions of library information resources
- Minimum of 2 years’ management experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the management of supplier contracts and agreements
- Extensive knowledge in acquisitions of library information resources
- Knowledge of the academic publishing industry
- Knowledge of supplier contracts
- Knowledge of the academic environment
- Previous experience of the Sierra system
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
