About the job
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Library Technician: Inter-Library Loan Services (ILL) in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Library Technician: Inter-Library Loan Services (ILL)
Position level: Junior Management Supervisory and Junior Specialists
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Library Technician in the Knowledge Management and Information Services to deliver Inter Library Loan (ILL) services and to fulfil Front Desk duties including circulation activities and assisting walk-in clients. The incumbent will be guided by the Manager: Library Technical Services and eResources (LTS) and the Professional: Acquisitions and Cataloguing assist in the management of the physical collections. The position is based in Pretoria.
This position reports to Manager: Library Technical Services and eResources (LTS).
Key Responsibilities
- Process and monitor internal and external ILL requests on the Library Management System (LMS) and track statistics as needed.
- Communicate with internal and external clients regarding the status of their ILL requests.
- Provide training to clients on the submission of ILL requests using the LMS.
- Monitor ILL related updates on the LMS and implement the necessary changes.
- Manage circulation, renewal, return of library materials and attend to disengagement notices
- Train clients on the use of library eResources and assist with their general information requests.
- Maintenance of LTS LibGuides (user guides) to ensure the required LTS LibGuides are created, updated and the existing ones are maintained.
- Manage the paper collection to ensure that the correct filing order is maintained and that weeding is done according to KMIS guidelines.
- Provide procurement-related assistance.
- Provide administrative support to the Manager: LTS
- Assist in capturing the meta data of Publisher License Agreements on the LMS.
- Provide assistance as far as the routing of Publisher License Agreements to relevant signatories for approval.
- Mentor and train the intern to enable him/her to work independently.
- Create and regularly update procedures related to job function.
- A National diploma in Library and Information Sciences with at least one year work experience within a Library and Information Services environment.
- The ability to work independently and to successfully resolve problems utilising technical or specialised expertise.
What¿s in it for you?
The CSIR Offers
Closing date: 11 February 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified
