Department Description / Departement Beskrywing Library and Information Service Manager: Learning and Training (Post Level 8) (Stellenbosch Campus) Ref. BIB/128/0526 This position is specifically suited to a dynamic person with experience in presenting successful contact and online training sessions and proven ability to manage outstanding learning and training services and facilities in an academic or research library environment. Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens Bestuurder: Leer en Opleiding (Posvlak 8) (Stellenbosch-kampus) Verw. BIB/128/0526 Hierdie pos is geskik vir 'n dinamiese persoon met ervaring in die suksesvolle aanbieding van kontak- en aanlynopleidingsessies en bewese ervaring in die bestuur van uitstaande leer- en opleidingsdienste en -fasiliteite in 'n akademiese of navorsingsbiblioteekomgewing. The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Responsibilities Responsible for managing the Learning and Training services of the Library and Information Service. Developing digital, information, artificial intelligence, data and media literacy skills by coordinating and organising the training of Stellenbosch University (SU) students and staff. Coordinating and organising the training and development programmes for library staff. Responsible for managing the Learning Commons. Human resources management. Developing the Learning Commons as a stimulating learning environment that supports the University's commitment to a transformative student experience. Liaising, building relationships and communicating with relevant internal and external role players. Marketing training programmes and the services of the Learning Commons. Verantwoordelikhede Verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van die Leer- en Opleidingsdienste van die Biblioteek- en Inligtingsdiens. Ontwikkeling van digitale-, inligtings-, kunsmatige intelligensie-, data- en mediageletterdheidsvaardighede deur die opleiding van die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US) se studente en personeel te koördineer en te organiseer. Koördinering en organisering van opleidings- en ontwikkelingsprogramme vir biblioteekpersoneel. Verantwoordelik vir die bestuur van die Leersentrum. Menslike hulpbronbestuur. Ontwikkeling van die Leersentrum as 'n stimulerende leeromgewing wat die Universiteit se verbintenis tot 'n transformerende studentervaring ondersteun. Bou verhoudinge, skakel en kommunikeer met interne en eksterne rolspelers. Bemarking van opleidingsprogramme en die dienste van die Leersentrum. Job Requirements (English) Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, or a Bachelor's degree plus a postgraduate diploma in library and information science. Five years' experience in an information service environment in an academic library. At least two years' experience as the second-in-charge of a similar environment, or of an information service environment or proven ability and skills to perform successfully in a middle management position. Experience of digital, information, artificial intelligence, data and media literacy skills development via contact and/or online sessions and/or e-learning programmes. Excellent teaching, presenting and facilitating skills. A high level of computer proficiency, including advanced experience in the use of software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Captivate, etc. Excellent interpersonal, liaising and marketing skills. Excellent communication skills. Job Requirements (Afrikaans) B-graad in Biblioteek- en Inligtingkunde, of 'n B-graad plus 'n Nagraadse Diploma in biblioteek- en inligtingkunde. Vyf jaar se ervaring in 'n inligtingsomgewing in 'n akademiese biblioteek. Minstens twee jaar se ervaring as tweede in beheer van 'n soortgelyke omgewing of van 'n inligtingsdiensomgewing of bewese vermoë en vaardighede om suksesvol in 'n middelbestuursposisie te presteer. Ervaring van digitale, inligtings-, data-, kunsmatige intelligensie- en mediageletterdheidsontwikkeling deur middel van kontak- en/of aanlynsessies en/of e-leer programme. Uitnemende onderrig-, aanbiedings- en fasiliteringsvaardighede. 'n Hoë vlak van rekenaarvaardigheid, insluitend gevorderde ervaring van die gebruik van sagteware soos MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Captivate, ens. Uitnemende interpersoonlike, skakelings- en bemarkingsvaardighede. Uitnemende kommunikasievaardighede. Recommendation A B.Ed or equivalent accredited teaching and learning qualification. Knowledge of the needs of the academic community with regard to digital, information, data, AI and media literacy skills training. A BEd of gelykwaardige geakkrediteerde onderrig- en leerkwalifikasie. Kennis van die opleidingsbehoeftes van die akademiese gemeenskap ten opsigte van digitale, inligtings-, data- , KI- en mediageletterdheidsvaardighede. CurrencyZAR Commencement Date01-Sep-2026 Closing Date12-Jun-2026 Amount of Travel Work At Home #J-18808-Ljbffr