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Organizational Description

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. 

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January 2, 2023
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Job Purpose

The position entails promoting and instilling the love of reading and learning in all students and ensuring equitable access to books and information. The incumbent in this role plays a big role in ensuring that students are empowered to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilful researchers and ethical users of information. This role provides leadership support to the Librarian in the management of the library.

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Minimum academic requirements & experience

  1. A National Diploma or a Bachelor of Library and Information Studies or
    an equivalent qualification.
  2. At least 2 years previous experience gained from a school library.
  3. Working knowledge of an automated library system will serve as an
    advantage.
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Key responsibilities

  1. Cataloguing and classification.
  2. Issuing, receiving, renewal and reservation of library material.
  3. Shelving, shelf reading and binding (journals and other material through UJ Binding Services).
  4. Assist students and teachers with research on the internet and other sources.
  5. Ensuring that the library is a place for learning and teaching support.
  6. Attend and respond to general information queries.
  7. Create library displays on a regular basis that are informative, inviting and linked to issues and trends.
  8. Mentor, train and supervise library leaders (student Library Assistants).
  9. Supervision of study hall.
  10. Assist in purchasing print and electronic library resources.
  11. Responsible for promoting literature by organising library events such as the library week, book week, etc.
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Knowledge, Skills and Attitude

  • Ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrate high levels of professionalism.
  • Interested and invested in the promotion of South African languages.
  • Willingness to work on weekends, shifts, after hours and on public holidays.
  • Willingness to participate in the broader life of the Academy and to contribute positively to the ethos of the school.
  • Act with the highest integrity and uphold the Academy’s standards and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility and Accountability) at all times.
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Scholarship Application Statement

Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy School for Girls

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls strives to provide a nurturing educational environment for academically gifted girls who come from impoverished backgrounds.

In an effort to preserve the Academy’s mission by awarding scholarships to deserving learners from impoverished communities, the Academy welcomes the appointment of AFRIZAN PEOPLE INTELLIGENCE to provide learner recruitment services for the Academy’s 2023/24 intakes.

With over 30 years of experience in recruitment, Afrizan is able to deliver a consistent and specialised approach towards learner recruitment.

Prospective applicants must direct all admission queries to admissions@afrizan.co.za to find out more about 2023/24 applications.

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