8 Library Services jobs in South Africa

Job Description
Key Performance Output
Responsibilities
The successful candidate for King Shaka International Airport will be reporting to the Supervisor Passenger Services, and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Proactively identifying, resolving, and escalating customer's needs as and when required.
• Announcing flight information
• Provide support to relevant stakeholder to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Participate in customer care projects and initiatives as and when required.
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relationships to ensure the achievement of organisational goals.
• Capture information for trending purposes.
• Identify and escalate any system related errors.
• Escalate repeated Operational non-compliance team performance meets required standards

Technical Skills And Experience
The following skills & experience is required or equivalent of such is required:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) is essential.
• 1-3 years operational experience is recommended.

Competencies

• Basic MS Office
• Achiever
• Diplomatic
• Conflict Management
• Planning and Organising
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Action orientated
• Knowledge of Airport Operations

Application and Enquiries
Kindly apply online for this opportunity following the Oracle link below:

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By
September 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and must be eligible for Top Security Clearance within 3 months of appointment.
Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Should you not hear from Airports Company South Africa
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
About Us
Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) is a majority (94.6%) state-owned South African airport management company. Founded in 1993, ACSA operates nine of South Africa's airports.(2) The company is headquartered at Aviation Park, Western Precinct Building, situated at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa.

• Information retrieval: Respond to basic information queries and handle correspondence.
• Document delivery: Provide full photocopying and document reproduction services.
• Assist with circulation, shelving, and inventory tasks.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word, E-mail, Internet.
• Maintain the orderliness and accessibility of library materials and spaces.
• Prepare and process items for cataloguing and integration into the collection.

• Support the librarian in managing the interlibrary loan system.

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

• 3-5 years' experience in office administrative or similar position
• Computer literacy and proficiency.
• Knowledge of administrative processes
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills

Enquires: Ms. B Hart

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 OCTOBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint

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Requirements:

• Have a Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Studies
• With at least three years working experience in an academic library
• Assisting in running of circulation desk (issuing, renewal and returning of book loans)
• Assisting in preparing and mounting library displays and programs
• Sorting and re-shelving returned books, periodicals and other materials
• Assisting with indexing of books
• Assisting patrons with ready-reference questions and reader advisor, bibliographic instruction and database searching
• Working knowledge of archival practices would be advantageous
• Daily handling of journals and shelf reading
• Knowledge in the use of library-related databases and other online tools
• Assisting in keeping discipline and enforcing library rules
• Be willing to work shifts on a rotational basis
• Good command of English, both orally and written
• Encourage a reading culture
• Be available to assist in whole school events including non-library related niches
• Be willing to participate in the Catholic Ethos of the School

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a letter of motivation, abridged curriculum vitae with the names of three references

Commencement date is January 2026.

St Benedict's is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. The Board reserves the right not to make an appointment. The submission of a C.V. will in itself not automatically qualify the applicant for an interview. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date of this advert should assume their application was unsuccessful. Only interviewed candidates will be advised of the outcome of the interview.

Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act Disclaimer:
Your CV and personal information will be used solely for the purposes and processes associated with this application and this data could be used for statutory reporting. The submission of your CV confirms your consent to this. We hereby confirm that we will ensure that your data is protected.

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about the power of information? We're looking for a Library Assistant / Investment Support professional to help manage and streamline our internal knowledge resources, supporting the needs of our analysts, fund managers, and investment researchers.

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of information services and investment operations, contributing to the effectiveness of decision-making by maintaining accurate, timely, and accessible data and research materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update digital and physical research libraries, ensuring access to key market, company, and economic data
• Source and catalogue financial reports, investment research, and regulatory publications
• Assist with compliance and archiving processes
• Support investment teams with access to tools, subscriptions, and proprietary content
• Manage subscriptions to databases (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, etc.)
• Liaise with vendors, content providers, and internal teams to ensure optimal research support

Requirements:

• BCom Finance and Economics, Library Science, Information Management or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and investment research
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with digital databases and enterprise tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Integrity, discretion, and a commitment to professional excellence

Why Join Us?

• Work in a reputable financial services firm with exposure to investment professionals
• Gain insight into how investment decisions are supported and executed
• Join a collaborative and ethically grounded team culture
• Receive training and development to build a long-term career in research support or operations

Pattern Matched Technologies
 (Pty) Ltd, an award-winning WASP (Wireless Application Service Provider), telecommunications and Fintech development house based in the Centurion area, seeks to appoint an IT Services member.

IT Service's responsibility is to ensure that all systems are adequately monitored and continue to conform to the service level agreement with our clients. All client requests and incidents are attended to speedily and satisfyingly.

Pattern Matched Technologies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

Primary Duties:

• Monitoring of all systems for proper operation and consistency.
• Monitoring the support ticketing system (helpdesk) for new requests/incidents to attend to clients' requests/challenges.
• Utilizing the Internal ticketing system by creating or updating the tickets with information from e-support to keep all the internal parties/departments informed and give clients feedback.
• Taking ownership of the issue/request until it is resolved/completed.
• Escalating issues to the relevant internal department(s) when it is necessary to do so.
• Escalating issues to our service providers on matters requiring their intervention and doing follow-ups with them until the issue is resolved.
• Attending to daily tasks (e.g. exchange rates updates, bulk file processing, voucher uploads).
• Conducting post-implementation review checks on all systems after deployment or unscheduled downtime.
• Generating and monitoring all reports to ensure they are generating on time, having the correct information, and generating reports if required.
• Continuously providing feedback to the clients to keep them updated on the status of the tickets.
• Utilizing the knowledge management system to assist in the learning process and keep it updated with the latest information.
• Engaging other departments on the Client's requests to complete a task promptly. Approving Change Control documents.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to communicate and work together with all other departments.
• Understanding other departments' operations and processes.
• Understanding of Client's requirements and knowing how to action them.
• Product knowledge about all the systems we support.
• Maintaining a smooth communication flow internally and externally

Qualifications and experience:

• ITIL Foundation
• V3 Desktop Support, Helpdesk support experience, Remote support knowledge
• Sound knowledge of SQL, Basic Bash commands, Incident and request management

Key Performance Indicators:

• Monitoring of all systems for proper operation and consistency.
• Monitoring the support ticketing system (helpdesk) for new requests/incidents to attend to clients' requests/challenges.
• Utilizing the Internal ticketing system by creating or updating the tickets with information from e-support to keep all the internal parties/departments informed and give feedback to the clients.
• Taking ownership of the issue/request until it is resolved/completed.
• Escalating issues to the relevant internal department(s) and service providers timeously.
• Continuously providing feedback to the internal and external clients to keep them updated on the status of the tickets.

Remote Work:

Remote work policies have been in place since our inception. PMT offers flexible working locations as well as a strong foundation & structure that supports remote work.

South African citizens only*

Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location:
Bridge of Don Library, Aberdeen

Duration:
Permanent, Part Time

Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies
only
to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £1,505 per annum / 7.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either 8 for existing PVG scheme members, or 9 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job Purpose/about The Role
Work as a member of the library network team to deliver high quality, customer focused library and learning services across Aberdeen.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum

• 4 National 5 passes at Grade A-C or equivalent, to include English and a

Mathematics subject or equivalent

• PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults or

willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Carrying out physical nature of duties; movement of books and other resources

between and onto shelves

• Cash handling
• Presentation, promotion skills and delivery of outreach activities to a range of clients
• Proactively assisting and supporting service users e.g. floor walking
• Use of new technologies
• Working independently
• Working collaboratively

About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact

Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found

Project Management & Coordination

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management

• Project Planning and Initiation.


• Project Human Resources.


• Project Finances.


• Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing of technical projects.  These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities.

• Invention.


• Adoption, management, and use.


• Translation.


• Commercialization.

Technology Transfer

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows

• Intellectual Property Assessment.


• Prototype Development.


• Testing and Validation.


• Technology Partnerships.

Scientific Status Requirements

implementing and managing scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

• Innovation and Commercialization.


• Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment

The Research Technician 3 is Responsible for implementing and managing safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.

• Regulatory Compliance.


• Lab safety.


• Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for human capacity development, which includes.

• Project staff.


• Self.

• MTech. Degree (or equivalent NQF7) plus 2 years applicable experience.


• or B degree or B Hons degree. B.Tech., or National Higher Diploma (or equivalent NQF6) plus 6 years applicable experience.


• or National Diploma (3 years) (or equivalent NQF5) plus 8 years applicable experience.


• Registration with relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage.


• Valid driver license. 

Enquiries : Dr L Matsaunyane, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 28 OCTOBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.