Library Assistant

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a Library Assistant, based in DPP Pietermaritzburg. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. National Prosecutions Services How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026342@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/342 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support services.
• Prepare Library material received from suppliers for exhibitions and process the return of unselected materials.
• Order, procure and process library materials with the ambit of supply Chain Management and assets management functions.
• Select and prepare library materials for processing purposes.
• Receive processed item and link catalogue record on the system.
• Verify correct labelling against bibliographic information.
• File returned library material.
• Provide support with setting up stock and stock taking.
• Render collection development services.
• Search for items on cataloguing on bibliographic database.
• Sort and prioritise items for cataloguing.
• Sort returned Library material by identification for filling, discard, repair, binding, requirements.
• Prepare list and dispatch new items for collection.
• Update correct SLIMS records regarding assets allocation information.
• Circulate special collections and audio-visual material on short loan.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Must be computer literate in programs Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Integrity, reliability, tolerance and determined.
• Able to act independently and work extended hours.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Knowledge of bibliographic information criteria on published works, library services polices and procedure, SCM Procedure, departmental policies and procedures.