Librarian MN 3575/23

Date: 22 Aug 2023

Location: ZA

Company: Midvaal Local Municipality

MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY INVITES SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE ADVERTISED VACANCY

Salary: R350 256.00 p.a. – R386 880.00 p.a. Total package inclusive of benefits R530 701.00 (Level 06 of a Grade 8 authority) 

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma or B-degree in Library & Information Science /B-Bibl /B-Info or equivalent.
• Project Management & Financial Management skills and experience.
• Code 08 Driver’s License.
• Computer Literate (MSWord, 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 rules, procedures 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.
• 5 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.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY & PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EE TARGETS: CM, IM, CF, WF

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.

Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference.

For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435.

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.

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