Librarian: HOK _ MN3972/25

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12. - National Diploma in Library Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification in Library & Information Science. – B-Bibl/ B-Info will be an added advantage. - Project Management & Financial Management skills and experience. - Valid Driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). - Proficiency with database management, online searching & integrated library system. - Experience in library marketing and the provision of library extension services. - Experience in processing, cataloguing and classification of library materials. - Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. - Knowledge of personal computer systems. - knowledge of the application of computer technologies to library operations. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Skills & competencies associated with vocation: analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management, negotiation skills. - A hard working, self-disciplined person with strong leadership and motivational qualities. - Three to Five (03-05) years’ experience within a public/community library environment.

DUTIES

-Managing all duties of Midvaal Libraries and rendering of an all-inclusive Library \ LIS Service to the Midvaal Community: - Manage the provision of library services. - Provision and development of outreach and extension services. - Provision and management of extension services, satellite services and outreach services. - Accessing, cataloguing and classification of publications. - Training of library users and staff in the effective use of information and information resources. - Marketing and promotion of library and information services. - Perform administrative duties associated with library services functions. Manage facilities and equipment. - Library Technical Services Operations. - Development of new services according to the current demands of the sector. - Successful candidates will be expected to perform work on Saturdays. - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.

SALARY          R 390 120. 00 p.a. – R 430 908. 00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 588 473.60 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

05 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.