Intern: Library x20
Date: 16 Mar 2026
Location: Pretoria, Bellville, Polokwane, GT, ZA, Pretoria,
Company: Council for Geoscience
| Job Title | : Intern: Library x20 |
| Position Status | : 24 months |
| Peromnes Grade | : R 13 000,00 monthly stipend |
| Location | : 10x Pretoria, 2x Polokwane, 2x Bellville, 2x Pietermaritzburg, 2X Upington, 2x Gqeberha. |
| Reporting Line | : Manager: Knowledge Management |
| Overall Job Purpose | : To support the digitisation, organisation and preservation of CGS information resources collection. To assist with converting print-based materials into digital formats, ensuring accurate metadata capture and supporting digital access initiatives. |
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the digitisation of library and publications information resources.
- Assist with organising, sorting and preparing materials for scanning.
- Capture and verify metadata for digitised resources according to established standards.
- Ensure proper handling and care of fragile and valuable information resources.
- Support quality control processes and ensure accuracy and completeness of digitised content.
- Assist with records management and filing of digital and physical materials.
- Provide support to library and publications staff as required.
KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Sense of responsibility and respect for confidential information.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric; and
- National Diploma in Library and Information Science, or Archives and Records Management or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, or Archives and Records Management will be an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Basic understanding of library and information management principles.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Familiarity with digitisation processes will be an advantage.
- Exposure to scanning equipment or digital repositories will be beneficial.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.
The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.
For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
