CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Managing, planning and directing the Library Acquisitions Department. Supervising, training and development of acquisition staff; managing the Information Resource Print Budget by overseeing and managing the processes and procedures of procurement and receipt of library materials. Overseeing and managing the financial administration, costing, budgeting and payments of library materials.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Managing operational activities of Acquisitions Section.
2. Manages Acquisitions process and procedures.
3. Financial, costing & Budget management of Acquisitions Department.
4. Detailed knowledge of the Acquisitions module of the Sierra/Millennium Integrated Library System.
5. The ability to write professional business and financial reports.
6. Supervision of Acquisitions Section staff.
7. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with vendors and service providers.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. A general knowledge of Academic Library and Information Services (LIS) structure, functioning, policies and procedures.
2. Working experience in Financial Accounting.
3. Experience in working with Budgets and generating financial reports.
4. Proficiency in Excel and business stats.
5. Managerial and supervisory experience.
6. Experience with managing all activities and processes of ordering and receiving new materials.
7. Experience working with vendors.
8. Experience working with Sierra/Millennium Acquisitions module.

REQUIREMENTS

M+4 (Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science).

plus 3-5 years’ experience working in an academic institution.

A qualification and/or working experience in Financial or Procurement Management will be advantageous.

Disclaimer:

 No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 February  2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.