Library Assistant – STADIO Higher Education (Durbanville Campus)

Company: STADIO Higher Education

Division: Academic Support & Information Services

Industry: Higher Education, Academic Libraries & Learning Resources

Location: Durbanville Campus, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Code / Reference: DBV021

Contact Email: durbanville-recruitment@stadio.ac.za

Posted Date: October 2026

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026

About STADIO Higher Education

STADIO Higher Education is a premier private higher education institution in South Africa, committed to providing accessible, quality higher education across multiple faculties including Law, Education, Business, Arts, and Information Technology.

STADIO is seeking an organized, student-focused Library Assistant to join its Durbanville Campus team in Cape Town. In this essential academic support role, you will manage daily library operations, assist students and academic staff with resource navigation, maintain physical and digital catalog systems, and maintain a quiet, supportive study environment.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Deliverables

The Library Assistant will manage campus library services across four core operational areas:

1. Front-Desk Library Services & Student Support

• Circulation Desk: Manage the issue, return, and renewal of physical library books, study guides, and academic materials.
• Student Information Desk: Assist students, lecturers, and researchers with query resolution, database navigation, and resource location.

2. Cataloging & Resource Management

• Inventory & Shelving: Process new book acquisitions, maintain proper Dewey Decimal / library classification shelving, and perform regular stock checks.
• Digital Database Support: Assist students in accessing e-books, online journals, and electronic academic databases (e.g., EBSCOhost, Sabinet).

3. Study Environment & Administration

• Study Space Supervision: Maintain quiet, clean, and disciplined study areas conducive to learning and individual research.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate circulation records, collect library fines or overdue notifications, and support overall campus operations.

4. Academic Literacy Assistance

• Research Orientation: Orientate first-year students on library navigation, catalog search tools, and basic referencing guidelines.

Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for consideration for this position at STADIO Higher Education, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Educational Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Essential).
  • Tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science, Information Management, or related field (Advantageous).
• Experience Requirements:
  • Previous experience working in an academic, school, or public library setting (Highly Advantageous).
  • Experience with library management software systems and online research databases.
• Skills & Personal Attributes:
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • High computer literacy and proficiency with standard library management software and MS Office.
  • Patience, customer-service focus, and strong organizational skills.

What STADIO Offers

• Academic Work Environment: Be part of a leading, growing private higher education institution.
• Professional Community: Work alongside dedicated academics and campus operations staff.
• Campus Hours: Structured workplace environment within a modern campus infrastructure.

Career Advice for STADIO Applicants

1. Follow Application Instructions Exactly: STADIO requires a letter of motivation and a concise CV without attachments (e.g., do not attach copies of certificates or IDs unless specifically requested later).
2. Include Exact Job Code in Email Header: You must clearly state DBV021 in the header/subject line of your email.
3. Draft a Strong Motivation Letter: Detail your passion for higher education support, library services, and student mentorship in your cover letter.

Sample Library Assistant Interview Questions

Academic Library Services & Resource Assistance

• Question (Student Support): “How do you assist a student who is struggling to locate peer-reviewed journal articles for an urgent academic assignment?”
• Question (Circulation & Conflict): “How do you handle a situation where a student attempts to check out reserved study materials or refuses to pay overdue fines?”

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted directly via email adhering strictly to STADIO’s application guidelines:

• Company: STADIO Higher Education
• Position: Library Assistant (Durbanville Campus)
• Job Code: DBV021
• Email: durbanville-recruitment@stadio.ac.za
• Closing Date: 15 October 2026

Submission Checklist:

1. Letter of Motivation detailing your interest and suitability for the position.
2. Concise CV without attachments (no certified copies or extra certificates attached to the initial email).
3. Email Subject Line: Must clearly state Library Assistant - Code: DBV021.