Librarian at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

JOB TITLE: Librarian

• SALARY: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07) — All-inclusive package

CENTRE: Amathole Museum (Qonce)

• REF NO: DSRAC 03/10/2025
• NOTE: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma or Degree/B Tech (NQF Level 6) in Library Information Science or any relevant qualification.
• At least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library Service environment.
• Knowledge of Public Library administration, norms and standards of service, Library Policy and Procedures, and Batho Pele Principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy.
• Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills.
• Excellent human and interpersonal relations.
• Sound knowledge of stakeholders.
• A valid driving license.

Duties

• Render effective collection development and provision of museum library material.
• Analyze content and classify all library materials.
• Maintain integrity of the catalogue through updates and implementation of cataloguing developments.
• Perform library material/book selection and acquisition.
• Liaise and communicate with affiliated libraries on information needs.
• Provide a centralized subject information request service to affiliated libraries and their users.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to libraries and make recommendations on service delivery enhancements.
• Review and recommend published material for selection and reading promotion.
• Research and assist in the development of library collection policies and procedures and public exhibitions.
• Render outreach programmes and public reading.
• Implement library promotional initiatives in organized events.
• Compile monthly user statistics and write reports.
• Provide professional guidance on the management of libraries to stakeholders.
• Explore and propose potential strategic collaborations between the museum library and other libraries.

Note: These posts are earmarked for persons with disabilities.