Librarian: Selection, Ref No. Cas 10/2025

Librarian: Selection, Ref No.
CAS 10/2025Details Closing Date: 2025/04/14
Reference Number: WCG250304-14
Tracking Number: CAS 10/2025
Job Title: Librarian: Selection, Ref No.
CAS 10/2025
Department: Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level: 7
Enquiries: Mr S Jonck at (021) 483 5475
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Purpose: The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to build library stock through the selection and acquisition of suitable library materials, promote their use, and maintain a central bibliographic database.
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 collection development and evaluation of library material.Recommendation: Experience in the following: Cataloguing experience using AACR2 or RDA; Afrikaans literature and Afrikaans publishing industry; Electronic resources collection development.
Key Performance Areas: Evaluation of library material;Creation of bibliographic records;Collection development;Promotion of library material.Knowledge and Skills: Book knowledge;Library selection procedures;Library Information Management System;MARC21;Budgeting;Proven computer literacy (MS Office);Written and verbal communication;Attention to detail;High level reading ability;Planning and organisational skills;Time management;Ability to work under pressure.Remuneration: R 308 154 - R 362 994 per annum (Salary level 7)
Note on remuneration: In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.)
are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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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