Librarian

Librarian page is loaded Librarianlocations: Foreshore, Cape Towntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: April 19, 2026 (2 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-01807 Purpose Summary: Responsible for assisting with the organisation and daily operations of the library including the dissemination of legal and market information. Monitors developments and ensures interested parties are informed. Provides effective information services to the firm by supporting employees in locating and obtaining materials across various disciplines and subject matters. Assists with collection of library materials, procurement, system administration, conducting legal research and training library users in effective legal research. Adheres and follows standard operating procedures when utilising all library management systems. Job Description: Administer the processing of new library materials, recalling of items and running reports through the electronic library system.Keep abreast of current developments in practice/sector/jurisdiction to inform users.Manage and compile news and other updates for internal distribution.Research and exploit internal and external information resources to answer legal enquires.Manage subscriptions (serials and looseleafs) to ensure that all active subscription resources are complete and up to date and provide procurement support for new acquisitions.Manage the process of cataloguing, indexing all new information sources and managing daily circulations using the library system.Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of information delivery by capturing relevant information sources, news, journal articles, legislation and case laws through the firm's intranet.Provide regular reference and information services to employees within the firm by providing relevant, complete and accurate information timeously.Provide legal research skills training to new joiners, Candidate Attorneys and other employees.Actively engage in the identification of new materials and liaise with various stakeholders to source the latest electronic and/or hard copies of various books or journals in line with the library's collection guidelines.Participate in special projects and be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement in the library services. Educational Background: Bachelors Degree (3 Years)/ NQF level 7 • Information Science - Social Sciences • Library Qualification Experience: Library (5 years)With 150 years of experience and deep industry knowledge, Webber Wentzel is the leading full-service law firm on the African continent.Our collaborative alliance with Linklaters gives us global reach and our deep relationships with outstanding law firms across Africa provides our clients with the best expertise whenever and wherever they do business.We combine the knowledge and experience of the firm to provide clients with tailored and commercially-minded business solutions within record times. We value excellence and innovation and we work with our clients to help them achieve success in whatever they do.Our passion to help our clients achieve their goals shows in the quality of the delivery of our service. We aim to add value in everything we do and provide clients with the most effective and efficient service. Given the depth of our offering and the diversity of our people, we are also able to advise our clients in any country, on any law and in any language.We believe in making a positive contribution to the communities in which we work and we are proud to call ourselves home to one of South Africa's most long-standing, dedicated Pro-Bono teams. We are committed to promoting access to justice for all South Africans, upholding the Constitution and protecting the rule of law.We are widely recognised for our exceptional service by numerous international rating agencies, including Chambers Global and Legal 500. In the most recent Chambers Global ratings we achieved more individual rankings in South Africa than any other law firm in South Africa.