Control Librarian: Libraries - SRAC19306R

Closing Date : 2025-06-03
Department : Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture Department
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 470,436.00 to R 645,324.00 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Bibl or B Tech in Library and Information Science
  • Management skills
  • Advanced Computer literacy skills
  • Communication skills
  • Must be prepared to work on Saturdays and possible shifts when required
  • Member of a Professional Association - LIASA will be an advantage
  • 3 years' experience in a public library

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop the library in line with the strategic plan of the Division
  • Plan and execute library programmes in line with Community needs
  • Co-ordinate Public Library and Information Services in a Library
  • Execute the administrative and financial functions of a library for a cost effective and efficient service
  • Supervise staff in the library
  • Manage the Facilities, Equipment t & assets in library to ensure that they are well maintained
  • Liaise with the Communities and other stakeholders to determine needs
  • Ensure quality services to the Communities
  • Evaluate services and realign where needed
  • Provide electronic services to Communities and train them where needed
  • Compile Library Media collection profile of the library
  • Assess Library Media needs
  • Catalogue and classify Library media as and when required

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on

the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful.

The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.