📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 19 October 2025
🏢 Company: ADvTECH – Emeris Division
🕓 Posted: 10 October 2025
💼 Employment Type: Permanent
Position: Assistant Information Specialist
The Emeris Division of ADvTECH, which brings together the resources and expertise of IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE Vega School, and the IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Information Specialist based at the Pretoria Campus.
Key Responsibilities
1. User Education
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Train students on using Information Centre databases (e.g. Ebscohost, Juta Law, Emerald, Sabinet).
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Conduct Student Information Literacy Sessions and Lecturer briefings.
2. Information Specialist Support
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Enforce adherence to IIE Information Centre policies and procedures.
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Assist in training and mentoring Information Centre Student Assistants.
3. Information Centre Administration
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Assist students and lecturers with research and academic writing.
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Request and source lecturing material for academic staff.
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Manage Sirsi Dynix records, book loans, renewals, and inter-library loans.
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Compile journal content pages and newspaper clippings relevant to specific academic departments.
4. Provision of Information Services
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Facilitate academic support sessions on digital learning platforms.
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Support students with Turnitin and Safe Assign access and troubleshooting.
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Conduct classroom training and academic resource sessions.
5. Information Centre Marketing
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Create interactive posters and monthly displays to promote Information Centre resources.
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Use digital tools to market library services to students and lecturers.
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Present information about learning resources during training and orientation sessions.
Competencies Required
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Excellent time management and attention to detail.
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Problem-solving ability and customer service orientation.
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Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Working knowledge of library databases (Sirsi Dynix, Sabinet, Emerald, Juta Law, etc.).
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High level of digital literacy.
Minimum Requirements
🎓 Education:
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Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science.
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Professional registration with LIASA is required.
💼 Experience:
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At least 1 year experience as an assistant librarian in an educational or academic setting.
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Experience with academic compliance or administrative processes in Higher Education.
Working Hours
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Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
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Friday: 08:00 – 12:00
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May be required to work Saturdays (08:00–17:00) and/or weekday evenings (10:00–19:00)
Remuneration & Benefits
💰 Competitive salary based on experience
🎓 LinkedIn Learning access for continuous development
🎁 Staff and family discounts on ADvTECH educational programmes
🏆 Performance-based incentive bonuses
💼 Provident fund with Death & Funeral Cover
🎉 Birthday vouchers and generous annual leave
Application Process
Apply via the official ADvTECH recruitment portal:
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Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.
The company reserves the right to close or pause the vacancy at any time without prior notice.