Senior Librarian

ELIGIBILITY
Internal & External
CLOSING DATE
31.12.2024
REFERENCE NUMBER
LIB 30/24 Ext
SALARY
**Basic Salary**: R 499 822 p.a
DEPARTMENT
Library and Information
Services
DIRECTORATE
COMMUNITY SERVICES and
HEALTH
Senior Librarian - DELFT/TYGERVALLEY LIBRARY
**Requirements**:

- B. Bibl/B.LIS or PG Dipl. LIS or B. Inf (Hons)
- At least four years’ public library experience, including supervisory

experience
- Fully conversant with all aspects of librarianship, in particular the

principles of collection development, reference work, information
retrieval and bibliographic knowledge
- A wide reading background and knowledge of literature in general
- Sound leadership and management abilities
- Knowledge of the means to establish user needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Initiative, adaptability and advocacy skills
- Proven valid LIASA membership will be highly recommended

Saturdays on a roster basis
- Proficiency in speaking Afrikaans will be advantageous for

Tygervalley Library
Key Performance Areas
- Ensuring the library is effectively managed
- Supervising, training and developing staff
- Developing and maintaining a balanced and relevant collection
- Assisting the public with information enquires and reader guidance
- Ensuring the administrative processes and procedures are

undertaken and complied with
- Liaising with schools, educational institutions and community

organisations
- Ensuring outreach activities and programmes are organised
- Performs activities in support to line functions such as attending

meetings, circulating minutes etc.
How to Apply
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