CSDS082-2026 LIBRARIAN (MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS) (THREE-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Tshwane; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 435,000 - 604,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tshwane is seeking a Librarian (Mobile Library Operations) on a three-year fixed-term contract to manage a mobile library and information service, and to foster reading culture through diverse programmes.

Requirements include a three-year library-related degree or diploma, LIASA registration to be an advantage, two years of relevant experience, a valid driving licence with PrDP and computer literacy with SirsiDynix Symphony. A criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• Three-year career-related tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science or related field.
• Registration with LIASA is advantageous.
• Two years of relevant library experience; supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Valid EC1/C1.04 or EC/C driving licence with PrDP; practical driving test required.
• Computer literacy and library system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute policy and systems of the City of Tshwane.
• Apply technical support and budget administration.
• Manage and supervise the travelling library service and staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Initiate community involvement and outreach programmes.
• Manage the fleet for the unit.
• Procure and manage information collections for the unit.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Client orientation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Education

National diploma or degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

SirsiDynix Symphony

Job description

CSDS082-2026 LIBRARIAN (MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS) (THREE-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Company: City of Tshwane

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division: Arts, Culture and Library Services

Section: Library, Heritage and Information Services

Re-advertisement

Reference number

CSDS082-2026

Position

LIBRARIAN (MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS) (THREE-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract (External)

African female

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T11

Scale

R434 688,00 - R603 720,00 per annum

remuneration package

R585 211,00 - R800 357,00 per annum

Job purpose

To manage a mobile library and information service through the rendering of an information service and formal and informal educational support, and establishing and maintaining a reading culture through various programmes

Appointment

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Library and Information Science or any other library and information-related study field

Registration with the Library and Information Association of South Africa will be an added advantage

At least two years' relevant library experience

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid EC1, C1.04 or EC/C driving licence with a valid PrDP

Candidate must undergo a practical driving test

Computer literacy and proficiency in the SirsiDynix Symphony library system or any library operating system

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

Professional and technical proficiency; leadership skills; good communication skills; direction-setting skills; client orientation and customer service ability; project management skills; ability to work under pressure; analytical thinking skills; organisational skills

Primary functions

Execute policy and systems of the City of Tshwane

Apply technical support and budget administration

Manage and supervise the travelling library service and staff

Execute performance evaluations for subordinates

Initiate community involvement and outreach programmes

Manage the fleet for the unit

Procure and manage information collections for the unit

SAP

To be provided

Contract position

Enquiries

L Joe (012 358 4653) or B Buthelezi (012358 8885)