Senior Librarian (LTSM)

Department of Education; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education is offering a position for a Librarian in the Gauteng West District. This role involves collection management, supporting educational officials with library resources, and supervising library staff. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Library Science and have at least two years of experience in a library setting. Additional skills in computer operations and knowledge of relevant legislation are necessary. The role promotes representativity and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Library and Information Science.
• 2 years' experience as a librarian.
• Valid South African driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish user needs and acquire relevant library resources.
• Supervise library assistants and manage library administration.
• Provide information services to district officials and schools.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant Acts

Computer skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Library management systems

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

• Directorate : Sub-Directorate: Curriculum Management and Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R325 101 per annum

Requirements :

• A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Library and Information Science and 2 years’ experience as librarian. Knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and Batho Pele Principles. Computer skills including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. Experience working with a computerized library management system will be an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Time management skills. Problem solving skills. Self-discipline, accuracy and consistency. Detail orientated LIASA membership will be an advantage. Applicant must be in a possession of a South African valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Collection development: establish user’s needs, acquire relevant library resources Weed resources, undertake annual stocktaking, procure & renew newspaper/journal subscriptions & library System license. Processing Library Resources: physical processing of resources, cataloguing and classification, capturing into the library System. Provisioning of library and Information Services to District officials and school: user registration, information searchers assist with courier service from Education Library, train library users. Circulation of Library Resources: issues and returns, keep statistics of library use, shelf control, sending out of reminders. Library Management & Administration Support: Supervising Library Assistants, administration assistance to the library Facilitator, monthly/quarterly reports and statistics. Marketing the District Library: displays and exhibitions, current awareness service, open library day.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: Corner Boshoff & Human Street, KRUGERSDORP Postal Address: Private Bag X2020, Krugersdorp 1740, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Gauteng West District

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Library and Information Science?

Do you have a 2 years’ experience as librarian?

Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.