Website Council for Geoscience (CGS)
Council for Geoscience (CGS) is one of the national science councils of South Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the digitisation of library and publications information resources.
- Assist with organising, sorting and preparing materials for scanning.
- Capture and verify metadata for digitised resources according to established standards.
- Ensure proper handling and care of fragile and valuable information resources.
- Support quality control processes and ensure accuracy and completeness of digitised content.
- Assist with records management and filing of digital and physical materials.
- Provide support to library and publications staff as required.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Sense of responsibility and respect for confidential information.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric; and
- National Diploma in Library and Information Science, or Archives and Records Management or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, or Archives and Records Management will be an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Basic understanding of library and information management principles.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Familiarity with digitisation processes will be an advantage.
- Exposure to scanning equipment or digital repositories will be beneficial.
To apply for this job please visit careers.geoscience.org.za.
