Librarian
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About the role
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring 3 Librarian posts. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 – R398,277 a year. (Re-advertisement) Reference numbers to quote: DSRAC 17/09/2026, DSRAC 18/09/2026, DSRAC 19/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL), depending on the dominant language in the district where the post is located.
Responsibilities
- Implement awareness campaigns, reading programmes and promotion of library use to all communities.
- Implement stock control of all library material.
- Manage, receive & reconcile library material from the district office.
- Attend to user needs.
- Compilation of monthly user statistics and report writing.
- Participate in crafting of the business plan.
- Management of library assets and resources Implement annual recovery of monies.
- Establish & sustainment of library structures.
- Management of mini-lib services.
- Supervision of staff.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bibl.
- Degree/B Tech (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Library and Information Science/Studies or Bachelor of Information Sciences with at least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library and Information Service field.
- Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and prescripts.
- Basic knowledge of library and information science procedures and processes.
- Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills, excellent human, and interpersonal relations.
- Sound knowledge of stakeholders.
- A valid driving (Code 8) license.