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NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
 
The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following 
appointment at its Pretoria Campus: 
 
Director: Preservation and Conservation Services 
Reference Number: 01/06/2020 
Salary scale: R933975 – R1090876 Total Cost to Company 

 
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting an awareness and appreciation thereof, by fostering information literacy, and by facilitating access to the world’s information resources. The NLSA employs approximately 200 employees. 
 
The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a full time basis. The successful individual will be based at the Pretoria Campus but will work across both the Pretoria and Cape Town Campuses. 
The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director: Core Programmes. 
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: 
Minimum Qualifications 
 Honours degree in Library and Information Services (or equivalent) 
 Master’s degree will be an added advantage 
 Post-graduate research in the Historical Preservation and Conservation of Library Collections or related field 
 
 
EXPERIENCE
 A minimum of 5 to 10 years relevant work experience in a historical/digital Preservation and Conservation environment. 
 A minimum of 3-5 years supervisory/ middle management experience 
 
CORE SKILLS 
 Proven leadership and supervisory skills 
 In-depth knowledge of Preservation and Conservation Management 
 Advanced knowledge of techniques and methods for preserving Library Collections
 Sound knowledge of Disaster Management planning and recovery in a Library environment 
 Knowledge of digital preservation and digitisation techniques 
 High level of people management and conflict management and resolution skills 
 Knowledge of Meta data creation and management 
 
 
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 
Strategic Leadership and Governance 
 Provide strategic leadership and management in the performance of, and service delivery mandate of the Department’s functional areas. 
 Co-ordinate Preservation and Conservation Services on both Campuses. 
 Co-ordinate and liaise with Bibliographic Services and Collections Management and Information Access Services Departments to support preservation goals and maintain the Collections. 
 Manage and develop the Department’s services and product range, including Reprographic and Digitisation Services. 
 Provide leadership for conservation and restoration priorities (including de - acidification). 
 Provide leadership for Stack Maintenance Services. 
 Manage the Preservation and Conservation Centre located at the NLSA on behalf of the International Federation for Library Associations (IFLA). 
 Manage and implement Disaster Management Planning and Recovery Operations. 
 Manage Preservation and Conservation training for the Library and Information Sector and other libraries of Legal Deposit. 
 Continually identify and recommend improved administrative systems for better, effective and efficient workflows supported by documented processes and procedures 
 
Financial Accountability and Supply Chain Management 
 Develop and manage the budget in line with PFMA requirements and National Treasury regulations. 
 Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with all audit requirements. 
 Prepare and manage the Preservation and Conservation Services’ budget, monitor expenditure and review the Programme’s strategy. 
 Develop income generating products and services in response to client needs and market opportunities. 
 
Risk Management 
 Identify risks and ensure compliance and adherence to governance structures. 
 
Human Resources Management 
 Develop human resources through performance management, skills development, training, career planning and mentoring. 
 
Public Engagement 
 Network and liaise with suppliers, clients and partners in the field of Preservation and Conservation Services, both nationally and internationally. 
 Provide national and international leadership in the field of Preservation and Conservation Services through participation in national and international professional associations. 
 
Collections Management and Research Development 
 Continually identify and recommend improved systems for the digital preservation, and heritage assets preservation in line with best practice standards 
 Proactively identify and initiate Research opportunities and contribute to local and international publications
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The NLSA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right to not make an appointment. Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity requirements. We encourage applications from people living with disabilities in particular. Prospective candidates will be subjected to competency assessments and security clearances. 
 
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, proof of qualifications and a copy of Identity Document by e-mail to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za. 
Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. 
No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 19 June 2020 
 
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.