Librarian (Western Cape)

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the Broadcasting Act NO. 4 of 1999 in which section 7 allowed for the establishment of the SABC.

Each of the radio and television services under the SABC portfolio are licensed separately by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) and required to adhere to their respective license conditions, and the provisions of the Broadcasting Act as well as the Broadcasting Charter.

Over the years, the public service provider has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the delivery of its mandate through showcasing content aimed at informing, educating and entertaining its audiences. Its portfolio includes 19 radio stations and 5 television channels which command millions of audiences on a daily basis.CLOSING DATE: 11 JULY 2023

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.

JOB DISCRIPTION

Accurate capturing of relevant CD information in compliance with relevant SOP
Accurate capturing of selected information on control files in accordance with record library best practice.
Submit report/printouts in accordance with Manager Request.
Ensure quality control of data at all times.
Ensure in-time dissemination of new system requirements/user guidelines to all users.
Provide ongoing communication of library record system operational requirements to IT department and provinces.
Perform ongoing data cleansing on record library system to ensure no duplications and data integrity.
Perform stock counts in accordance with schedules and SABC procedures and ensure nil variance between actual and counted stock items.
Perform correct troubleshooting to identify and rectify system problems.
Provide functional user support and advice response to user requests and ensure no unattended to user queries/complaints.
Perform Library Administration.
Excellent communication skills in dealing with internal and external client on all levels.
Ability to work alone and be a team player.
Sustained concentration and attention required.
Keen interest in all music genres.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

B.Bibl/Degree in Library and Information Services NQF Level 7
1  years library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information , library computerization and information retrieval systems
Knowledge of information retrieval systems
Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels
Ability to work in a team

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of information retrieval systems
Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends
Knowledge and understanding of information systems
Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards
Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards
Wide general knowledge
Basic knowledge with regards to copyright
Wide general knowledge of all music.
Knowledge of record library system.

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