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Job Description
Varsity College, Vega School, and IIE MSA are educational brands of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE is widely recognised as a leader in private higher education in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and offers qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
We are looking to appoint Manager: Library Services .
Overall Job Purpose:
- The Manager Library Services leads the national academic resourcing, operations, and quality assurance of library and information services across campuses. This includes strategic planning, policy development, institutional procurement, vendor management, and digital systems coordination. The role aligns library services with academic strategy, teaching and learning, and programme development goals.
Strategic Planning and Budgeting
- Lead the annual LIS planning cycle for textbooks, journals, systems, and staff development. Align with institutional priorities and manage budgeting.
- Manage textbook and journal acquisitions, against vendor agreements as negotiated with vendors, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure national consistency.
- Monitor library operations for compliance with LIS standards and Pulse audits. Lead policy alignment and participate in Senate reporting for the institution.
- Build capacity in campus librarians. Facilitate training workshops, foster collaboration and support academic initiatives. .
- Oversee library websites, access to digital archives, and national platforms. Maintain past paper archives and institutional repositories.
- Support curriculum with access to academic content, contribute to programme reviews, and align resources with delivery needs.
- Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Library and Information Science.
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 9) in Library Science, Higher Education, or Information Management would be ideal.
- LIASA membership would be preferable.
- 5 years academic library experience
- 3 years experience in management or coordination of library operations
- Familiarity with higher education academic processes and compliance frameworks .
- Working knowledge of digital and physical academic resourcing systems.
- Vendor negotiation and contract management experience.
All appointments are subject to verification checks, including qualifications and a clear criminal record.
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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.