Library Assistant
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About the role
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring 9 Library Assistant posts. This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 – R236,877 a year. Reference numbers to quote: DSRAC 24/09/2026, DSRAC 25/09/2026, DSRAC 26/09/2026, DSRAC 27/09/2026, DSRAC 28/09/2026, DSRAC 29/09/2026, DSRAC 30/09/2026, DSRAC 31/09/2026, DSRAC 32/09/2026 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. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform all circulations duties in the library.
- Join and assist in renewal library membership.
- Shelving of all library reading material.
- Attend to reference queries brought by users.
- Maintain good public relations with stakeholders.
- Accompany librarian in attending meetings when necessarily.
- Compile statistics of the library.
- Assist in organising and/or be involved in awareness programmes (Advocacy and Marketing).
- Assist in the formation/establishment of a library structure & book clubs.
- Responsible for orientation and children’s programmes.
- Assist in the management of library donations, and other programmes in the library including ICT and mini-lib services.
- These posts are earmarked for persons with disabilities.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate.
- A National Senior Certificate with relevant experience or Diploma/B.
- Degree (NQF level 6/7) as recognized by SAQA in Library & Information Science will be an added advantage.
- Good command of at least two (2) official languages will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of library systems and relevant government prescripts.
- Exposure in the field will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- A valid (Code 8) driving licence will an added advantage.