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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY SERVICES

Department of Tourism

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DT52/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Tourism

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09), excludes service benefits.

Requirements

A recognised NQF 6 qualification in Library and Information Science, or related field. Three to Four (3-4) years of relevant experience in library or information services, of which 2 years must be at a senior practitioner level or equivalent. Familiarity with the cataloguing and classification of library materials will be an added advantage. Government communication policies and frameworks. National Council for Library and Information Services, Act No. 6 of 2001. Legal Deposit Act, Act No 57 of 1997. Copyright Act, Act No. 98 of 1997. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996. Knowledge Management. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Supply Chain Management processes. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993. Electronic Communications and Transformations Act, Act 25 of 2002. Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No. 4 of 2013. Minimum Information Security Standards. Communication and interpersonal skills. Planning and organisational skills. Project management skills. Report writing and administrative skills. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Financial and procurement administration skills. Time management and coordination skills. Computer literacy (MS Office). Stakeholder liaison and presentation skills. A valid driver’s licence (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Library Operations; Identifying, developing and maintaining library collection; Developing and maintaining library policies and standard operating procedures; Cataloguing and classification of library material; Facilitating library subscriptions; Supervising daily library operations; Stock taking; Facilitating the compilation of Library plans and performance reports; Compilation of Library’s weekly, monthly and quarterly reports; Compilation of the library annual performance plans; Provisioning of Information services; Provisioning of circulation services; Facilitating the capturing and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys; Compiling and monitoring the library budget; Procuring of recommended library equipment and materials their maintenance, and upgrades; Maintaining working relationships with internal and external services providers in the process of the procurement of library material; Facilitating the compilation of the library’s annual expenditure; Facilitating compilation of the library’s annual asset report; Providing cataloguing and classification of all the library material for access to the online library cataloguing through a system called Amlib from SABINET; Carrying out descriptive cataloguing using rules such as DEWEY, USMARS, AACR2, and SABICAT; Making use of the available Library network standards and policies to allow other institutions to access the Tourism library colle

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Tourism. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·A recognised NQF 6 qualification in Library and Information Science, or related field
  • ·Three to Four (3-4) years of relevant experience in library or information services, of which 2 years must be at a senior practitioner level or equivalent
  • ·Familiarity with the cataloguing and classification of library materials will be an added advantage
  • ·Government communication policies and frameworks
  • ·National Council for Library and Information Services, Act No
  • ·Legal Deposit Act, Act No 57 of 1997
  • ·Copyright Act, Act No
  • ·Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No
  • ·Knowledge Management
  • ·Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

Key Duties

  • ·The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Library Operations
  • ·Identifying, developing and maintaining library collection
  • ·Developing and maintaining library policies and standard operating procedures
  • ·Cataloguing and classification of library material
  • ·Facilitating library subscriptions
  • ·Supervising daily library operations
  • ·Stock taking
  • ·Facilitating the compilation of Library plans and performance reports
  • ·Compilation of Library’s weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
  • ·Compilation of the library annual performance plans

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to recruitment5226@tourism.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY SERVICES position at Department of Tourism?+

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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