Senior Librarian- Community Services at Drakenstein Municipality

JOB PURPOSE:

• Implements policies, procedures, and processes, and manages all aspects associated with the provision of comprehensive public library services, by supervising day-to-day functions, performance managing personnel, providing professional support and direction, developing and maintaining a balanced and relevant public library collection, developing and maintaining partnerships and relations, so as to ensure that the community receives an effective and efficient service that is relevant to their needs.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (4-year B. BIBL or other degree with a PGDLIS or BTECH: LIS)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Code B driver’s license
• Fluent in at least two official languages of the Western Cape
• Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative and innovative
• High computer literacy (Office application and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, i.e. SOLAR, SLIMS)
• Member of LIASA

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a public library environment

COMPETENCIES

• People Management
• Organisational Awareness
• Professional/ Technical Proficiency
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Resilience
• Management of learning
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Direction Setting
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Impact, Influence and Advocacy skills