Job Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor the parliamentary copyright legislation changes.
• Review policies relevant to copyright.
• Monitor developments relating to Copyright Act.
• Develop manuals and provide guidance on copyright compliance.
• Draw attention of senior management to copyright infringement.
• Log the readers on the NEVADA system.
• Analyse the content of the readers and course packs.
• Provide guidance on how to adjust the content in order to comply with Copyright related regulations.
• Direct the university community on alternative measures to deal with third-party content, e.g., Blackboard, or e-links to library databases.
• Promote the University's IP Policy.
• Manage DALRO application on the copyright.
• Direct the University community with all issues related to copyright activities.
• Oversee copyright clearance process.
• Apply the smooth transition of licence agreement changes.
• Attend to all queries relating to the copyright application system.
• Provide leadership to the university community on copyright legislation.
• Liaise with publishers on copyrights request.
• Monitor copyright compliance in the production of study guides and online tutorials.
• Monitor the Copyright Legislation and advise the University Community.
• Provide Guidance to Scholarly Communications licensing.
• Negotiate with publishers on depositing of UFS research output (articles) on the Institutional Repository.
• Facilitate the observance of Copyright legislation.
• Explore cost-effective ways to disseminate course materials.
• Capacitate university community on copyright Legislation and related Regulations.
• Capacitate university community of NEVADA copyright system.
• Conduct workshops on Copyright compliance.
• Provide advice on Copyright legislation.
• Develop training manuals on Copyright and related legislations.
• Provide advice to University on Creative Commons Licenses.
• Facilitate the practical process of obtaining copyright clearance.

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Sciences on NQF Level 7 or any Bachelor's Degree on NQF Level 7 plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Information Sciences NQF Level 8.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• 2024 LIASA Membership certificate.

Recommendations:

• A Law degree will be an added advantage.

CompetenciesRequired competencies:

• Results oriented.

- The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

• Strategic thinking.

- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.

• Business Acumen:

- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading.

- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions

- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver's license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.Closing date:
25 September 2024.Salary:
The salary is available on request.Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at 051 401 9814 or email at MakolaCM@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2979/ 9810/ 9813/ 7659/ 9848 for assistance.General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at: EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdfThe University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.Additional Information

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