Librarian X3: (Nirvana, Moletjie and Mankweng)

Position: Librarian X3: (Nirvana, Moletjie and Mankweng)
Salary: R351 769-R388 595
(basic salary per annum excluding benefits)
Post Level : 08
Reference: EXT/23/24/05

Requirements:

Bachelor of Information Studies / Bachelor of Information Science Plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library Science, Computer Literacy, physically fit, 0-2 years’ experience in public library, good administration
skills, good customer relations / handling of confrontational situations, time management, policy application, Advanced internet usage: DDC; LCSH; AACR2; Papyrus Library Software, online databases; Comprehensive general knowledge, Knowledge of authors and genres, Management /
Supervision, handling of books, 6-day worker, extended library hours till 18h00 on a roster basis, Valid Driver’s License. “ Graduates in the relevant field will be prioritised”

Duties:

Management/supervision of the branch library. Responsible for short term planning of library activities and execution in accordance with library policy and procedures. Determine user needs by attending to enquiries through special requests and other interaction. Perform professional duties e.g. stock evaluation, selection of library material, weeding of books, reader guidance, user orientation, cataloguing, classification, etc. Perform routine tasks e.g. shelving of books, shelf reading, circulation, and membership.
Promote team work and verify work done by subordinates. Coordinate programs (holidays/ Children’s programs, book displays, Outreach) and others. Responsible for administrative tasks and management of the library; stock control, Financial procedures, membership, stock taking, statistics, etc.
Responsible for customer care, solve problems, recommend substitute reading materials when necessary, etc. Supervise subordinates and deal with staff matters within the section, identify training needs, render in-service training, allocate tasks, conflict resolution, staff performance, etc. Supervise
internet facilities and allocated staff. verification of all data capturing for books and info files. Coaching and mentoring of library staff and volunteers. Report maintenance problems regarding buildings and equipment.

NB: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Polokwane Municipality offers challenging opportunities, competitive packages, and fringe benefits (Pension, Medical Aid, Housing Allowance, etc.)

Polokwane Municipality Recruitment policy as well as the Personnel Code as approved by the council will guide the process.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, and the council’s employment equity plan or targets and goals. For this reason, we require that Race, Gender, and Disability status be specified. NOTE: Suitable candidates
will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (Criminal record, Citizenship, credit record, qualifications verification, and employment verifications). Where applicable candidates will be subjected to a skills/
knowledge test.) The form must be accompanied by a detailed CV, originally certified copies (not older than three months) of qualifications, ID, any other supporting documents and may be hand delivered to Polokwane Municipality Civic Centre at Cnr Landros Mare & Bodenstein Streets, POLOKWANE on the 09 Floor office no 902.

Closing Date: 23 November 2023
Time: 12h30

Late applications will not be considered. Should you not hear from us within four months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for the interest shown.
Toll-Free Fraud Hotline: 0800 20 50 53 or e-mail: cdm@p-offs.com

ENQUIRIES: Human Resource Manager, Mr. Manyama JL, Tel No. 015 290 2116/2004/2397

POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE EMPLOYER AND RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANYAPPOINTMENT.

All the best with your applications