Principal Librarian, REF NO: 2025/262/OCJ at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

SALARY R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08).

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement

CENTRE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT: BRAAMFONTEIN

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate and a three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in library and information science/studies qualification or equivalent at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Library and Information Systems.
• A post graduate qualification in library and information science/studies and a legal environment experience will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of and experience legal library environment as well as comparative research and international legal matters. in South African as well as comparative and international legal matters. Computer Literacy (MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Word, excel & Internet). Report writing skills, Research and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Interpersonal Relations.
• Knowledge of Library OPAC systems.

DUTIES

• Develop the catalogue in line with the international library standards; Download the best bibliographic records from Smartport and OCLC.
• Ensure the distribution of catalogued materials; Ensure materials are easily retrieved from shelves.
• Administer the classification of the library collection. Coordinate and maintain collections relating to previous editions and non-book materials; Identify and remove reference works and serial publications from the general book collection.
• Ensure that catalogued materials are relevant to library users’ needs. Update and administer previous editions. Coordinate assets management within the Constitutional Court library. Conduct asset verification and stocktaking of the library materials.
• Bar code and ad records to library management system and entries in the library asset register. Remove outdated books from shelves. Update the library system and asset register with the written off previous materials. Ensure the implementation of disposal of books.
• Attend to queries relating to unverified library materials.
• Supervise and develop staff; Ensure general supervision of employees; Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials.
• Manage leave of staff. Advise and lead supervisees regarding all aspects of the work; manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees. Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
• Attend to enquires and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control; Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2025