Librarian: Selection, Ref No. CAS 10/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to build library stock through the selection and acquisition of suitable library materials, promote their use, and maintain a central bibliographic database. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Library Science/Information Sciences; A minimum of 1 year experience in collection development and evaluation of library material.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Cataloguing experience using AACR2 or RDA;  Afrikaans literature and Afrikaans publishing industry; Electronic resources collection development.

Key Performance Areas    

• Evaluation of library material; Creation of bibliographic records; Collection development; Promotion of library material.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Book knowledge; Library selection procedures; Library Information Management System; MARC21; Budgeting; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Attention to detail; High level reading ability; Planning and organisational; Time management; Ability to work under pressure.