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NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
 
The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following appointment at its Cape Town Campus: 
 
Manager: Preservation and Conservation Services 
Reference Number: 01/11/2020 
Salary scale: R634 628.00 - R740 907.00 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 invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a permanent basis, as Manager: Preservation and Conservation Services. The successful individual will be based at the Cape Town Campus but will work across both the Cape Town and Pretoria Campuses. The successful candidate will report to the Director: Preservation and Conservation Services. 
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE ARES: 
 Co-ordinate Preservation and Conservation Services on both Campuses. 
 Interact with Bibliographic Services and Collections Management and Information Access Services Departments to support preservation goals and maintain the Collections. 
 Manage and develop Preservation and Conservation Services’ programmes and product range, including: 
- Reprographics and Digitisation Services 
- Conservation and Restoration Services 
- Stack Maintenance Services 
 Manage the Preservation and Conservation Centre located at the NLSA on behalf of the International Federation for Library Associations (IFLA). 
 Co-ordinate Disaster Management Planning and Recovery operations. 
 Conduct Preservation and Conservation training for the Library and Information Sector and other libraries of Legal Deposit. 
 Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with all audit requirements. 
 Identify and mitigate operational risks. 
 Manage human resources through performance management, skills development and training. 
 Be able to identify and recommend improved systems for the digital preservation of heritage assets in line with best practice standards. 
 Assist in identifying and initiating research opportunities and contribute to local and international publications. 
 Compile and ensure timely signing off of monthly, quarterly and annual Preservation and Conservation reports. 
 
 
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
 A relevant Bachelor degree in Library and Information Sciences (LIS) or equivalent qualification (NQF7) 
 A Honours Degree in Library and Information Services will be an added advantage
 Post graduate research in preservation and conservation of library collections or related field will be an added advantage 
 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a historical/digital Preservation and Conservation environment 
 A minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience 
 
KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES 
 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 
 People management and conflict management and resolution skills 
 Knowledge of meta data creation and management


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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. 
 
This advertisement with reference number: 01/11/2020 replaces the previous advert for this position with reference number: 01/10/2020. Applicants who submitted their applications in response to the previous advert (reference number: 01/10/2020) need not reapply. 
 
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a completed prescribed application form obtainable from our website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a covering letter; Curriculum Vitae; Matric/Grade12 certificate; proof of certified copies of qualifications, not older than six months; 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: Friday, 13 November 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.