Librarian: Cataloguing Section, Ref No. Cas 11/2025

Job Title: Librarian: Cataloguing Section, Ref No.
CAS 11/2025
Department: Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary Level: 7
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 2025/04/14
Reference Number: WCG250304-15
Tracking Number: CAS 11/2025
Job Purpose: The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to maintain and update the central database of bibliographic records ensuring availability and retrievability by the end users.
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 online cataloguing and classification.Key Performance Areas: Cataloguing and classification of new library materials.Quality control of the Library Information Management System database.Answering cataloguing queries and assisting with general office administration.Checking the cataloguing and classification of new library materials.Knowledge and Skills: Collection Development.Library and Information science.Prescripts and legislation.Library Procedures and Processes.Proven computer literacy.Written and verbal communication.Interpersonal and information interpretation.Document writing.Good presentation and organizing.Online searching.Online cataloguing.Problem solving ability.The ability to work within teams and perform under pressure.Remuneration: R 308 154 - R 362 994 per annum (Salary level 7)
Additional Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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