SDTM1378-1-2026 Librarian at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree or national diploma) in Library and Information Services or any other study field related to the position
• At least two years’ relevant working experience in a library
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Having integrity, intelligence and patience; imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; being empathetic

Primary functions

• Draw up a weekly timetable for personnel and conduct daily supervision
• Supervise the issuing and receiving of library material
• Supervise the shelving of library material
• Supervise all transactions on the computer, like recording newspapers and periodicals, reserving library material and capturing new acquisitions and discards
• Supervise the use of the photocopy machine and communicate with the supplier when necessary
• Supervise the handling of money at the counter
• Record all enquiries for statistics on the performance report
• Liaise with schools and establish a working relationship with teachers
• Attend area meetings, general staff meetings and special meetings with regard to City of Tshwane library and information services
• Ensure that the library is properly locked and the alarm system activated at closing time