Details
Closing Date: 2025/03/20
Reference Number: ETH250221-1
Job Number: 44017312
Job Title: Library Assistant (Outreach)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T07
Division: District 10
Department: Libraries And Heritage
Branch: Libraries And Heritage
Vacancy: Group LIBRARIES AND HERITAGE
Reporting To Librarian
Location – Town / City DURBAN
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Purpose
To serve the public by performing technical and administrative tasks in order to contribute to an
efficient and effective service delivery.
Key Responsibility Areas
• Undertakes front-line service to the public i.e. issuing, returning and renewing library
materials, photocopying, faxing, printing, accessing the Internet and attending to queries.
• Undertakes off-counter functions i.e. shelving and shelf-reading of library material, stock
take procedures, minor repairs to library materials and reporting software and equipment
faults to the supervisor.
• Undertakes community/library outreach.
• Drives allocated vehicles, ensuring that materials are properly loaded and secure and reports
any damage to equipment or infrastructure caused whilst working.
• Maintains allocated vehicles in a clean, roadworthy and functional condition.
• Undertakes clerical functions i.e. minute-taking and typing, submitting requisitions for
stationery and cleaning materials and authorisation, maintaining an inventory for furniture,
completing and filing vehicle trip sheets.
• Handles cash, float and issues receipts, cashes up balances and reconciles cash analysis
book.
• Trains staff, field work students and volunteers in routines and procedures.
• Provides relief for superiors and colleagues at the same level in their absence.
• Participates in structural departmental group activities.
Competencies
• People management.
• Organisational awareness.
• Professional awareness.
• Professional technical proficiency.
• Vehicle safety.
• Driving behaviours.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Team orientation.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Acton orientation.
• Impact and influence (Advocacy skills)
Essential Requirements
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 2 Years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.
Preferred Requirements
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a certificate in Library and Information Services.
• 3 years relevant experience
Housing Subsidy: Yes
Leave: Yes
Medical Aid: Yes
Other Allowances: N/A
Pension Fund: Yes
Remuneration: R221 348.60 – R287 333.14 pa
13th Cheque: Yes
Contact Name: HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone: 031 311 4752
APPLY HERE: https://durbangov.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/ETH250221-1
