Library Services Admin Clerk

Midvaal; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 252,000 - 281,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Local Municipality seeks a Library Assistant in Meyerton to provide frontline library services and support community learners. You will handle counter duties, issue materials, assist with outreach, and promote reading programs.

Applicants should have Grade 12, a relevant certificate, and 2–3 years’ library or public administration experience; weekend work may be required. The role offers a structured municipal environment with opportunities to contribute to literacy and information

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is a minimum educational requirement.
• Code 08 (EB) Driver’s License is an added advantage.
• Studying towards Library & Information Science is advantageous.
• Computer Certificate covering MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required/advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Adaptability, leadership, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving, and strong administrative skills are required.
• A hardworking, self-disciplined person with literature knowledge and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform counter duties and assist in outreach services.
• Register new members and issue memberships.
• Provide information to learners and general users.
• Reader guidance and reading promotion programmes.
• Shelving books alphabetically per standardised library systems.
• Perform administrative duties: photocopies, fines, renewals, statistics, inquiries.
• Stock control for stationery and cleaning materials.
• Cover and mend damaged books.
• Work on Saturdays as required.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Stress management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Office management

Administrative skills

Typing

Literature knowledge

Attention to detail

Writing

Time management

Education

Grade 12

Code 08 (EB) Driver’s License

Library & Information Science studies (advantage)

Computer Certificate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Midvaal Local Municipality seeks a Library Assistant in Meyerton to provide frontline library services and support community learners. You will handle counter duties, issue materials, assist with outreach, and promote reading programs.

Applicants should have Grade 12, a relevant certificate, and 2–3 years’ library or public administration experience; weekend work may be required. The role offers a structured municipal environment with opportunities to contribute to literacy and information