South African Library for the Blind

The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public Entity, an agency of the National
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library
for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998.

The Board of the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) invites applications from suitably qualified
South African citizens for the following position to commence on 1 September 2024 or earlier:

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

1. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) OFFICER
2. SENIOR MANAGER: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (LIS)
3. PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
4. COMPLIANCE MANAGER

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) OFFICER

OVERVIEW OF POST:
The main responsibility of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Officer is to render a comprehensive
and professional office administrative function in terms of Supply Chain Management within the SA
Library for the Blind (SALB). This function will also support the Project Offices/functions within the
SALB with regards to procurement.

Key Tasks (the list is not exhaustive):

• SALB Supplier Database management
• Central Supplier Database Report Management
• Recording, processing and recordkeeping of orders for the SALB
• Taking a leading role in managing of Requests for Proposals/ Bids/ Tenders, etc.
• Tracking of outstanding orders and arrangements of payment of suppliers on invoice
• General office support in relation to financial management matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or higher-level qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement
  Management.
• At least 2 years of office administrative work experience in supply chain management within
  the Public Sector.
• Good working knowledge of the following Acts and Prescripts: PFMA; National Treasury
  Regulations; SCM Acts and Prescripts; PPPFMA and related prescripts; BBBEE regulatory
  prescripts.

The following competencies will be advantageous:

• Having worked and actively participated in Bid Processes (from preparation of specification
  documents, invitation of bids/tenders and quotations, tender and or specification briefing
  meetings, record management of SCM documents, participating in review and in
  adjudication committees, and other related functions.
• Knowledge (training) in POPI Act and PAIA

Other skills and attributes:

• A highly motivated, driven and well organised individual.
• Good (English) written and verbal communication skills.
• Good administrative, business writing and minute taking skills.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven.
• Intermediate or higher-level experience in the Ms Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good record management skills
• Proven experience in having dealt with procurement and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of Service Level Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Good financial management skills.

All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R323 375 CTC per annum

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and would like to apply for the position should
submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications
of his/her SA ID to Claire O’Reilly at Work Afrika via email at solutions@workafrica.co.za.

Closing date for application: 16:00 on 19 June 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons
  with disabilities and woman are encouraged.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for
  verification purposes before confirming an appointment.
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months

SENIOR MANAGER: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES (LIS)

THREE YEAR CONTRACT POSITION

POST OVERVIEW:

1. The focus of the LIS Department within the SALB is on development of member registration
   strategy, growth, and development; liaison and outreach; collection development; cataloguing &
   classification; user orientation training and development and maintenance and management of
   library systems.
2. This position provides strategic leadership, adherence to library trends and oversight in terms of
   Library and Information services within the SA Library for the Blind and its stakeholders.
3. Other focus areas include project management through reviewing of the main and mini library
   services; financial management (including grant management); policy development and
   management; staff management; client/user relations management; library marketing
   management; LIS procurement management; LIS office infrastructure management;
   departmental administration; training and development of staff (main office and project staff)
   and or library members and users, etc.
4. Although the Snr Manager: LIS is a Senior Management position, a lot of hands-on involvement
   in operational work is required of the incumbent especially on Collection review for relevance,
   tracking of collection usage statistics, service quality and employment of user surveys to assess
   impact and relevance of the LIS role.
5. The post incumbent is also responsible for spearheading information literacy programme,
   promotion of reading to the blind and visually impaired.

Minimum Requirements:

• A post graduate degree or higher-level qualification in library and information sciences.
• At least 10 years working experience in a Library, preferably with exposure to serving the
  needs of the differently abled user population, of which 5 years should be at a management
  level.
• Strong management and strategic leadership capabilities and experience with a proven track
  record of managing user services.
• The addition of a formal qualification in Project Management coupled with 3 or more years
  proven project management experience will be a distinct advantage.

Duties inter alia include management and leading a team of dynamic librarians and support staff,
compiling and upholding policies, cataloguing, classification and maintenance of the Library
System and contract management including the management of Service Level
Agreements. National and International travel as well as ad hoc public speaking on behalf of the
library as and when needed. Your supportive focus areas will include financial management,
marketing, procurement, office infrastructure, departmental administration, planning, research,
and quality assurance. You must also be a paid-up member of LIASA and be in possession of a
valid driver’s license.

Other Skills and attributes:

• Excellent exposure and knowledge on technological advancements in libraries. Free and
  open educational library resources, library user centric online and fee applications including
  but not limited to advanced cataloguing sources with metadata creation, integrated Library
  Management Systems and computerised applications in a library and knowledge
  management environment.
• Strong working knowledge of acts and prescripts governing and directing library information
  services, including DORA, intellectual property, and copyright acts, etc.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, coupled with good report writing,
  presentation and public speaking skills.
• A willingness and ability to travel independently, as and when required (Nationally and
  Internationally).
• A paid-up member of LIASA and/or related organisation.
• Proven fund-raising experience.
• Intermediate or higher-level experience in the Ms Office Suite, particularly MS Office,
  PowerPoint, and Excel.
• The ability to budget and monitor expenditure in relation to budgets.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Library services applicable to blind and visually
  impaired persons will be advantageous.
• A highly motivated, detail oriented and deadline driven individual who is well organised
  with willingness to work with people with disabilities and able to prioritize workload.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and related Acts and
  prescripts will be an advantage.

All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R896 304 per annum

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the positions should
submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications
of his/her SA ID on email or per mail/courier to: Ms Glynis Bentley at Sheldon Recruitment at email
address glynisb@sheldon.co.za Contact number 043 735 1773.

Closing date for applications: 16:00 on 21 June 2024

LEASE NOTE:

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons
  with disabilities and woman are encouraged.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for
  verification purposes before confirming an appointment.
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months.
• The successful applicants must be willing and able to travel frequently across South Africa to
  fulfil the duties required for these positions.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

12 MONTH CONTRACT TERM

OVERVIEW OF POST:
The main responsibility of the Project Accountant is to render a comprehensive and professional
accounting and financial administrative function in terms of projects funded by Conditional Grants
within the SA Library for the Blind (SALB). This function will also facilitate budget allocation, track
expenditure patterns for the provincial, national and donation funding, support and work
collaboratively with the general finance section within the SALB, and the incumbent will report to the
Office of the CFO.

Minimum Requirements:

• A completed NQF 6 or higher-level qualification in Accounting/Finance.
• 5 years working experience in an accounting/bookkeeping/financial administrative position,
  preferably in the public sector.
• Intermediate or higher-level experience in the Ms Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and Ms
  Word.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in computer based financial systems including
  but not limited to SAGE Pastel.
• The ability to perform bookkeeping functions up to at least trial balance effectively and
  efficiently.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and ability to analyse financial statements and
  reports.
• An ability to prepare, manage and review budgets, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc
  financial reports, including narrative reports thereto.
• Good working knowledge and exposure to budgeting and reporting to oversight bodies and
  National Treasury in terms of the customised reporting templates.

Other skills and attributes:

• Good (English) written and verbal communication skills.
• A highly motivated, detail oriented and deadline driven individual who is well organised and
  able to prioritize workload.
• Strong time management skills, and multi-tasking ability.
• Good interpersonal skills.

The following competencies will be advantageous:

• At least two years’ work experience in a supervisory capacity in a financial section within the
  Public Sector.
• Good working knowledge of GRAP, IFRS, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and related
  Acts and prescripts.
• Having worked and actively participated in Bid Processes (from preparation of specification
  documents, invitation of bids/tenders and quotations, tender and or specification briefing
  meetings, record management of SCM documents, participating in review and in
  adjudication committees, and other related functions.
• Previous experience in internal and external audits, particularly in the Public Sector.
• Practical knowledge and exposure to preparation of AFS, and National Treasury financial
  templates.
• An ability to inspect and advise on corrections required on payroll processing and statutory
  reporting in terms of payroll matters (e.g. Tax reconciliations, Workman’s Compensation,
  Statistical reporting, etc.).
• Working experience of electronic banking processing.
• Proven track record and experience in systems with proficiency in data analytics and report
  writing skills.

All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R467 670 CTC per annum

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and would like to apply for the position should
submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications
of his/her SA ID to: Ms Glynis Bentley at Sheldon Recruitment at email address
glynisb@sheldon.co.za Contact number 043 735 1773.

Closing date for applications: 16:00 on 21 June 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons
  with disabilities, youth and woman are encouraged.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for
  verification purposes before confirming an appointment.
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months

COMPLIANCE MANAGER

3 YEAR CONTRACT TERM

Objectives of this role:

• Overseeing the implementation of strategic initiatives, from development through execution,
  under the supervision of senior leadership (CEO).
• Assisting senior leadership in decision-making pertaining auditing plan, preparation, and
  programme management.
• Improving the organisation by developing and recommending structures and workflow
  processes that can enable SALB to embark on an integrated approach of infusing compliance
  processes to the daily operations of SALB Leadership, management team and staff.
• Reviewing, designing, and in collaboration with CEO, implementing quality improvement plans
  to organisational procedures and structures to increase efficiency.
• This is a newly established position with a dual role of ensuring holistic compliance of SALB main
  office with systems and processes associated aligned to the effective use of the DSAC
  Conditional Grant to assist the organisation in ensuring that:
• an integrated approach is pursued, implemented, observed, and reported on to DSAC and
  National Treasury on the SALB governance processes.
• conditional grant management processes and plans are aligned to expected outcomes and
• portfolio of evidence is properly recorded; and
• a database is created for accessing all the above during the reporting and auditing period.

• The Compliance Manager will:
• serve as a Document Manager and a Control Officer in the CEO’s office to ensure reports
  drafted and presented by SALB departments are in alignment with the Strategic Plan, Annual
  Performance Plan, Business Operational Plans and set targets.
• with the support of the CEO and Senior Managers, collate and craft a holistic business sense
  out of the department plans that informs the CEO’s report and ascertain whether the
  organisation is regressing or progressing in terms of governance and compliance matters,
  and where relevant aid in implementing improvement plans is needed, this manager will
  guide and coach that unit until effective controls are effected.
• in collaboration with relevant Senior Managers and staff, spearhead the progress of risk
  management for SALB head office as well as in provincial library projects. This includes the
  full process of risk management, e.g. from risk identification through to mitigation and
  elimination.
• serve as the strategic driver in ensuring all the SALB departments integrate into their
  operations, activities related to their sections outlined on the risk register, audit
  implementation plan and SALB Business Operational plan.
• work closely with the PR and Communications Officer in ensuring SALB reporting documents
• are drafted in relevant templates as prescribed by DSAC and that staff are conscientized of
• relevant changes in the reporting processes, where applicable.
• work closely with the HR Section in terms of employee wellbeing, communication between
  management and staff and vice versa, and other broad staff matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant honours or post graduate qualification in audit and compliance.
• Five years relevant work experience in an audit and compliance portfolio within a government
  department or entity.
• Good practical exposure in a senior role related to audit processes (internal and external) within
  a government department or entity.
• Proven hands-on experience in a leading role with compliance reporting in a government
  department or entity.
• Good experience with budget management.
• Consulting experience with a focus on operations management.
• Proven success in a project coordination role.
• Strong reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM and
  related Acts and prescripts.
• Practical knowledge and exposure to preparation and submission of compliance documents to
  governance oversight bodies, including Parliament and National Treasury.

Other skills and attributes:

• Good (English) written and verbal communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• A highly motivated, detail oriented and deadline driven individual who is well organised and able
  to prioritize workload.
• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions.
• Strong time management skills, and multi-tasking ability.
• Good interpersonal skills.

All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R467 670 CTC per annum

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position should
submit a Letter of application together with a Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications
of his/her SA ID to: Ms Glynis Bentley at Sheldon Recruitment at email address
glynisb@sheldon.co.za Contact number 043 735 1773

Closing date for applications: 16:00 on 21 June 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons
  with disabilities, youth and woman are encouraged.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for
  verification purposes before confirming an appointment.
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months.

All the best with your applications.