Specialist II: Web Services (P7) (Library & Information Centre: Shared & Support Services)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
The Library and Information Centre are recruiting a Specialist II: Web Services.
Job Purpose:
To coordinate, optimise and integrate access to web-based information resources and services of the UJ Library, through the UJ Library’s website, in support of the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students.
- Plan, coordinate and manage projects relating to the development and optimal availability of web-based resources and services.
- Take overall responsibility for the design, development, and content management of the UJ Library website.
- Establish the UJ Library website as a marketing vehicle for the promotion of library resources, services, and events.
- Ensure that information on the library web page is current and correct through a system of reviewing content in collaboration with Departmental Heads, Campus Librarians and the Director: Teaching & Learning & Research support.
Minimum requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (NQF 7) or equivalent in Library & Information Science / Informatics or Web Development.
- Knowledge of SharePoint Web & Content management.
- Two (2) years of experience in an academic library or academic environment.
- A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within an online communication or web environment, content editing, content strategy and web design.
- Proven experience with SharePoint Content Management System.
- A thorough knowledge of the Internet and electronic resources.
- A thorough working knowledge of HTML.
- Content management systems and web page design.
- Working knowledge of the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS).
- Knowledge of the research process and methodology.
- Knowledge of Copyright.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Computer Literacy (Office, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Adaptable and prepared to investigate and develop new service opportunities.
- Ability to work independently as well as contribute as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent online content editing skills.
- Willingness to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Project management skills.
- Advanced information retrieval skills.
- Marketing and service development.
- Professional networking.
- Time and stress management skills.
- Ethical work orientation.
- Professional conduct.
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.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
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.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
