{"id":91745,"date":"2026-03-27T16:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/?p=91745"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:31:03","slug":"student-job-alert-library-assistant-evening-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-job-alert-library-assistant-evening-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Job Alert &#8211; Library Assistant (Evening Shift)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"91745\" class=\"elementor elementor-91745\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c2b29b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9c2b29b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a6402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a6402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The SPU Library and Information Services invite applications for\u00a0<b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">four Student Assistant positions<\/u><\/b>\u00a0to support\u00a0<b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">evening operations<\/u><\/b>\u00a0in the library.<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate students who would like to gain practical work experience while contributing to student support services on campus.<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">Requirements<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Applicants must:<\/span><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"1188\"><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be a registered postgraduate student at Sol Plaatje University<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Have good academic performance at 3rd year level (added advantage)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Have knowledge of academic databases such as EBSCOhost and ScienceDirect<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be able to locate and shelve books accurately within the library collection<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be able to search and navigate discovery tools such as Primo<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Have strong written and verbal communication skills<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be digitally literate, including the ability to manage chat and email queries<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Be able to work collaboratively in a team environment<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><p role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Demonstrate strong customer service orientation<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">Duties and Responsibilities<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Successful applicants will be required to:<\/span><\/div><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1894\"><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Issue, return and renew books and journals using the library system<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assist with processing new library materials<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Shelve returned and used books to maintain an organised collection<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assist students with basic information and library-related queries<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Support students in using library tools and systems, including discovery tools, LibGuides and the self-check system<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Promote library services and resources to fellow students<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assist with booking library venues and study spaces<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Participate in library training and development initiatives<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">Application Process<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Interested applicants must submit the following:<\/span><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2041\"><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A detailed CV<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Academic record<\/span><\/li><li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Proof of 2026 registration<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Applications must be sent via email to: glenda.makate@spu.ac.za<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"yellow\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">Closing Date<\/u>:\u00a0<\/b>Friday,<b data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/b>10 April 2026<\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/div><div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-ogsc=\"black\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">IMPORTANT:<\/u><\/b>\u00a0Please note that applicants must be able to arrange their own transportation for evening shifts.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SPU Library and Information Services invite applications for\u00a0four Student Assistant positions\u00a0to support\u00a0evening operations\u00a0in the library.\u00a0This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate students who would like to gain practical work experience while contributing to student support services on campus.\u00a0Requirements\u00a0Applicants must: Be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/student-job-alert-library-assistant-evening-shift\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More 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