Job title : Manager : Open Access Scholarship
Job Location : South Africa,
Deadline : October 17, 2025
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Duties / Pligte
Developing and implementing strategic goals and action plans related to the Open Access (OA) Scholarship.Effectively organising operations within OA Scholarship.OA administration, including reviewing policies and managing publishers' accounts.Forging and sustaining collaborations with publishers and other bodies such as SANLiC that operate within OA Scholarship.Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on OA initiatives.Providing client service in terms of assisting researchers, staff and students with issues related to OA publishing.Open Access advocacy, marketing and training.Job Requirements / Pos Vereistes
Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science, OR a bachelor's degree PLUS a postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science, or equivalent qualification, e.g., a bachelor's degree in Knowledge Management.At least five years' relevant experience in an academic or research library environment.Thorough knowledge of Open Access Scholarship.Thorough knowledge of scholarly communication and the academic publishing industry.Advanced knowledge of an academic library, its services, resources, facilities and infrastructure.Knowledge of institutional repositories.Advanced knowledge of OA and open science developments both nationally and internationally.Report writing skills.Planning and organisational skills.Strategic thinking skills.Recommendation / Aanbeveling
A postgraduate qualification is strongly recommended.Middle management experience in an academic or research library is a strong recommendation.Closing Date 08-Sep-2025
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