<div dir="auto"><div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">SENIOR COORDINATOR: RESEARCH COMMONS</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">PEROMNES POST LEVEL 7</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><em><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.</span></span></em></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><em><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.</span></span></em></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The incumbent will be responsible for:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><ul style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Proactive identification of the current and future information needs of clients;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Improving research enablement, scientometrics (bibliometrics, altmetrics, webometrics), patent searching and professional knowledge and skills continuously;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Contributing to the strategy formulation, implementation and ensure operational plans for the Research Commons are in place as a member of DLS management team; </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Delivering a proactive, effective and efficient research support service that advance research and international profile of the University;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Strategic partnering with the Department of Research and Innovation in planning and implementing the Early Career Academic and Postgraduate workshops;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Designing customised information products and services relevant to clients’ needs;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Marketing information products and services;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Supporting research activities of the relevant client groups;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Facilitating information access process;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Participating in organisational initiatives/projects;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Leading and coordinating all UP Research Commons.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><ul style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">A four-year library degree (e.g B.Bibl, Degree plus PG Dip.LIS or B.Inf (Hons);</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Four years’ experience in the following:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Research experience;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Training and presenting experience (both physical and virtually using variety of tools);</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Coordinator responsibilities of a unit/section.</span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;margin-left:78pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><ul style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledge or experience in the various research processes;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Bibliometric knowledge and skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Training and presentation experience (both physical and virtually using a variety of tools);</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Building information retrieval strategies;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Knowledge of Libguides and Blackboard;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Supervision skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Marketing methods/procedures;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Information management skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Information analyzing, evaluating and organizing skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Negotiation skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Emotional intelligence;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Communication skills across cultural borders;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Marketing skills;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Creativity and innovation;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Adaptability.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><ul style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">A Masters in Library and Information Science or related fields.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Two years’ experience in the following:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Bibliometric and research support;</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Patent searching (prior art searching);</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Liaising and serving executive or related high profile clients.</span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and/or psychometric testing as part of the selection process.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Applicants are requested to apply online at <a href="http://www.up.ac.za" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">www.up.ac.za</a>, and follow the link: Careers@UP.</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">In applying for this post, please attach:</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"> </p><ul style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">A comprehensive CV;</span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Certified copies of qualifications;</span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">CLOSING DATE: 5 August 2022</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">ENQUIRIES: </span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Mr Gojiwe Malobola: <a href="mailto:gojiwe.malobola@up.ac.za" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">gojiwe.malobola@up.ac.za</a>, Tel: (012) 420 3122 for application-related enquiries and Ms Anna Siwela: <a href="mailto:anna.siwela@p.ac.za" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">anna.siwela@p.ac.za</a>   Tel: (012) 420 2845 for post related content.</span></span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 November 2022, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><em><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.</span></span></em></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"> </p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;text-align:justify"><em><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt">In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.</span></span></em></p><p style="color:rgb(81,81,81);font-family:Arial,sans-se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