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The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world-class educational platform for girls which is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is situated in Meyerton, Gauteng Province with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification(s) and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at www.pnet.co.za.
Starting Date | Hiring Department | This Position Reports to | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
January 1, 2026 | Library | Librarian | Info not provided |
● Matric certificate.
● Bachelor’s Degree or final year of study towards the degree, with
Library and Information Studies as a major.
(Proof of registration is required)
● Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
● Ability to fully participate in the school’s extramural programme.
● Registration with a professional body, like LIASA, will be an added
advantage.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful incumbent will be
required to:
● Work shifts; and
● Live on the Academy premises while on Academy duties.
OWLAG is committed to assisting Interns with career development by providing
real work experiences that provide students with opportunities to explore their
interests and develop professional skills and competencies. The Interns will
therefore be exposed to various areas of the Academy.
Interns will be expected to perform the following duties:
● Assist in the processing of library collections, including performing
cataloguing, classifying, spine-labelling, and stamping.
● Shelving of books and journals.
● Check shelves for correct arrangement of books (referred to as “shelf
reading”).
● Assist with circulation desk services.
● Assist in updating the library database and managing the day-to-day
operations of the library/documentation centre.
● Assist library clients with the completion of library requests.
● Stock control and inventory management.
● Scan library documents and organise physical and digital files.
● Assist with programs, including room setup, craft preparation, crowd
control, and clean-up.
● Perform other duties as designated by the librarian and assistant
librarian in the assigned work area
● Knowledge and experience in Microsoft PowerPoint / Excel.
● Attention to detail and being a team player.
● Goal-oriented and deadline-driven.
● Ability to build and maintain effective and productive working
relationships.
● Possess a strong working ethic.
● Excellent communication skills.
● Excellent time management and organisational skills.
● Good report writing skills.
● Ability to multitask.
● Ability to use own judgement and discretion.
● Ability to listen and relate to each student.
● Demonstrate high levels of professionalism, competency and
initiative.
● Act with the highest integrity and uphold the Academy’s standards
and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility
and Accountability) at all times.
Thank you for your interest in the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Scholarship. Please note that applications and nominations closed on 31 March 2025, and our selection process is currently underway.
All assessed applicants will receive feedback by 28 November 2025. If you do not hear from us by this date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to the application process and wish you and your child all the best in your future endeavours.
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