Librarian - Department of Public Service and Administration

POST 15/118: LIBRARIAN

REF NO: DPSA 14/2023

DUTIES:

• To develop and implement library and knowledge management processes, policies, and procedures.  
• Support employees when looking for reading or research materials.
• Managing inquiries over the counter via email or telephone.
• Provide support to plan and coordinate regular knowledge management activities. 
• Set up new accounts and issue library cards and maintain library equipment in a proper working order.
• Maintain records of new and used items received, issued, stored, and returned, and file according to library system.
• Provide office administration support service and coordinate unit meetings and serve as a secretary.
• Review library subscriptions and quotes from suppliers.
• Generate reports and order equipment and stationery.

REQUIREMENTS:          

• A  Senior  Certificate, a National Diploma/Degree in Librarian/Information Science or Knowledge Management at NQF Level 6.  Minimum of 2 years experience in a Library environment.
• Knowledge of Change Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, the Access to Information Act, and Knowledge of the Operating Library’s Management Applications (Inmagic, Lexis Nexis, and SABINET) and Hardware Computer Literacy. Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods. 
• Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behaviour, formulate ideas, and clearly communicate ideas to others. 
• Good client orientation and customer focus. 
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and innovation skills.

SALARY: R294 321 per annum (Level 07). Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R343 815 per annum is possible subject to satisfactory performance.

CENTRE: Pretoria.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. T.T. Stuurman Tel No: (012) 336 1227