Principal Librarian

ELIGIBILITY
Internal & External
CLOSING DATE
20.12.2024
REFERENCE NUMBER
LIB 29/24 Ext
SALARY
**Basic Salary**: R 551 879 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
- Knowledge of public library innovative and public library

promotion
- Fully conversant with all aspects of public librarianship
- Report writing skills

Saturdays on a roster basis
- Valid LIASA membership
- Proficiency in speaking Afrikaans will be advantageous

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