Principal Librarian
2 weeks ago
ELIGIBILITY
CLOSING DATE
30.06.2023
REFERENCE NUMBER
LIB 17/23 Ext
SALARY
Basic Salary R528 114 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
Library and Information
Services
DIRECTORATE
COMMUNITY SERVICES and
HEALTH
Principal Librarian
**Requirements**:
- B.Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl.LIS or B.Inf (Hons)
- At least 5 years’ experience in a public library environment and at
least 3 years’ managerial experience
knowledge of literature in general
- Fully conversant with all aspects of public librarianship
- Report writing skills
Saturdays on a roster basis
Key Performance Areas
- Providing professional support and direction and managing all the
operations and administration within the LIS discipline in a Regional
category library
- Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of procedures and
systems associated with the efficient and effective running of a
public library
- Managing personnel and their performance, training and
development
- Developing and maintaining a balanced and relevant public library
collection
- Liaising with community organisations, educational institutions and
businesses and participating in relevant forums
- Ensuring the development of internal and external partnerships to
implement business improvements and to support the promotion of
professional services
How to Apply