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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 
 
PROJECT MANAGER: Documentary Heritage Assets 
(Three-year contract) 
Reference Number: 05/02/2021 
Salary scale: R634 628.00 – R 740 907.00 
 
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 holds a national documentary heritage of over 2 million library materials in various formats including books; manuscripts; maps; posters; photographs; etc. Some of these collections are over 200 years old and most of them are classified as documentary heritage assets. The NLSA is required to comply with the GRAP 103 requirements for the management of documentary heritage assets. The purpose of this position is to ensure that the NLSA’s documentary heritage collections comply with GRAP103 requirements for documentary heritage assets. 
 
The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of Project Manager: Documentary Heritage Assets on a three-year contract to assist the NLSA to comply with GRAP 103 requirements. The successful individual will be based at the Pretoria Campus of the National Library of South Africa but will work across both the Pretoria and Cape Town Campuses. 
 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Develop a project plan for management of documentary heritage assets in line with GRAP 103 and ensure implementation thereof 
 Develop a complete electronic list of the NLSA’s documentary heritage assets in line with GRAP103 
 Ensure the valuation of the documentary heritage assets 
 Implement a maintenance plan for the asset register and ensure compliance by all Departments working with heritage assets 
 Ensure that all heritage assets are secured 
 Review related policies and procedures and provide recommended changes in line with best practice 
 Prepare and present reports on project performance to Board, Audit Committee and respective management committee meetings 
 Assist with necessary information and responses to auditors 
 Develop, monitor and report on related operational and strategic risks 
 Keep abreast of library trends, issues, technology and developments in the professional field in relation to management of documentary heritage assets 
 Manage the performance of all direct reports 
 
 
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIANCE 
 NQF 6 qualification in Library and Information Science, Project Management, Accounting Practice or equivalent qualification. A higher qualification will be an added advantage. 
 Five years of experience in the Library and Information Services (LIS) environment in a supervisory / managerial position. Experience leading projects in the LIS sector will be an added advantage. 
 At least two years of proven experience in implementing the GRAP Standards. 
 Understanding standard tools for creating catalogue records will be an added advantage 
 Advanced project management skills 
 High degree of computer literacy, knowledge of library related and other computer application programmes 
 Ability to organise work effectively, conceptualise and prioritise objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organisational policies and procedures 
 High degree of writing, communication and presentation skills 
 Knowledge of relevant national legislation, GRAP Standards of generally recognised accounting practice 
 Attention to detail 
 Valid driver’s license 
 Problem solving and decision making skills 
 Policy development and implementation skills 
 Knowledge of budgeting and financial procedures 
 Advanced interpersonal and organisational skills 
 Excellent time management skills 
 High level strategic management skills 
 


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. 
 
Applications: 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; certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts, 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: 05 March 2021 
 
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.

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