Library Assistant x19, Librarian x20 posts at Limpopo Arts & Culture for Library and Information Studies/ Science graduates
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- Oct 20
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE
Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 38/157 : LIBRARY ASSISTANT (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Tzaneen (Mopani District), Lephalale (Waterberg District) and Masisi (Vhembe
District):
Tzaneen Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/22
Tzaneen District Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/23
Lephalale Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/24
Masisi Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/25
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 certificate from a recognized institution of Basic
Education. An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library and
Information Studies/Library and Information Science as recognised by SAQA
will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with
disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of
administration procedures relating to library environment including norms and
standards. Must be computer and internet literate. Planning and organising
skills, Basic interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills. Ability to
work under pressure.
DUTIES : Provision of clerical support services within the library. Provide support
services for library administration. Computerisation of library material. Provide
support services for awareness and collection development. Assist with
processing library materials to be shelve ready. Assist the librarian in day-today management and operation of the library. Sorting, shelving and shelve
reading of library materials according to their categorisation. Assist with
executing library assets for asset management purposes. Assist library users
when looking for reading, research materials and computer related purposes.
Assist library users when looking for reding, research materials and computer
related information. Assist with counter, phone, and email enquiries from library
users. Checking books in and out at the from desk. Register new customers
and maintaining and updating customer profiles.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
POST 38/158 : LIBRARY ASSISTANT (X3 POSTS)
Re-advertisement, applicants who applied before are encouraged to apply
again.
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Rixile, Gravellote and Alldays:
Rixile Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/26
Gravellote Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/27
Alldays Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/28
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 certificate from a recognized institution of Basic
Education. An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library and
Information Studies/Library and Information Science as recognised by SAQA
will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with
disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of
administration procedures relating to library environment including norms and
standards. Must be computer and internet literate. Planning and organising
skills, Basic interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills. Ability to
work under pressure.
DUTIES : Provision of clerical support services within the library. Provide support
services for library administration. Computerisation of library material. Provide
support services for awareness and collection development. Assist with
processing library materials to be shelve ready. Assist the librarian in day-today management and operation of the library. Sorting, shelving and shelve
reading of library materials according to their categorisation. Assist with
executing library assets for asset management purposes. Assist library users
when looking for reading, research materials and computer related purposes.
Assist library users when looking for reding, research materials and computer
related information. Assist with counter, phone, and email enquiries from library
users. Checking books in and out at the from desk. Register new customers
and maintaining and updating customer profiles.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
POST 38/159 LIBRARY ASSISTANT (X12 POSTS)
(One (1) Year Contract)
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04), plus 37% of lieu benefit
CENTRE : Mulamula, Vleivontein, Tshaulu (Vhembe District), Mampane, Botshabelo and
Moopetetse (Sekhukhune District):
Mulamula Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/29 (X2 Posts)
Vleifontein Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/30 (X2 Posts)
Tshaulu Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/31 (X2 Posts)
Mampane Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/32 (X2 Posts)
Botshabelo Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/33 (X2 Posts)
Moopetse Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/34 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 certificate from a recognized institution of Basic
Education. An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library and
Information Studies/Library and Information Science as recognised by SAQA
will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with
disabilities). Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of
administration procedures relating to library environment including norms and
standards. Must be computer and internet literate. Planning and organising
skills, Basic interpersonal relationship and problem-solving skills. Ability to
work under pressure.
DUTIES : Provision of clerical support services within the library. Provide support
services for library administration. Computerisation of library material. Provide
support services for awareness and collection development. Assist with
processing library materials to be shelve ready. Assist the librarian in day-today management and operation of the library. Sorting, shelving and shelve
reading of library materials according to their categorisation. Assist with
executing library assets for asset management purposes. Assist library users
when looking for reading, research materials and computer related purposes.
Assist library users when looking for reding, research materials and computer
related information. Assist with counter, phone, and email enquiries from library
users. Checking books in and out at the from desk. Register new customers
and maintaining and updating customer profiles.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
POST 38/155 : LIBRARIAN (X6 POSTS)
(For a period of one (1) Year Contract)
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), plus 37 % of lieu of benefit
CENTRE : Mulamula, Vleivontein, Tshaulu (Vhembe District), Mampane, Botshabelo and
Moopetetse (Sekhukhune District)
Mulamula Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/15
Vleifontein Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/16
Tshaulu Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/17
Mampane Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/18
Botshabelo Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/19
Moopetse Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/20
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library & information
Studies/Science as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of
Experience in the library environment. A valid driver's license (except for
persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele
principles, Public Service Regulations, policies, and procedures.
Administration procedures including norms and standards. Basic numeracy.
Organizing and planning. Computer literacy. Basic interpersonal relations.
Problem solving. Maintaining discipline.
DUTIES : Market and promote library services. Classify and catalogue library material.
Render reference and information services. Develop a new established library.
Render professional library and information service to the community. Assist
with identifying maintenance needs for the building, equipment, library assets
and material. Manage day to day library operations. Responsible for the
marketing and advocacy of library services and within the library. Facilitate
establishment and full participation of book clubs. Perform necessary library
administrative tasks. Conduct library orientation to users regarding library
usage and retrieval of information. Provide information service to library users.
Monitor library user's statistics and compile reports as required. Assist the
District Librarian to conduct asset verification. Liaise with stakeholders and
district library on library matters. Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual
reports. Supervise library staff.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
POST 38/150 : LIBRARIAN (X4 POSTS)
Re-advertisement, applicants who applied before are encouraged to apply
again.
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Ntsako Matsakali and Thulamela (Vhembe District), Bela-Bela town and
Roedtan Library (Waterberg District):
Ntsako Matsakali Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/07
Thulamela Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/08
Bela-Bela Town Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/09
Roedtan Library Ref No: DSAC 2025/10
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library & information
Studies/Science as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of
Experience in the library environment. A valid driver's license (except for
persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele
principles, Public Service Regulations, policies, and procedures.
Administration procedures including norms and standards. Basic numeracy.
Organizing and planning. Computer literacy. Basic interpersonal relations.
Problem solving. Maintaining discipline.
DUTIES : Market and promote library services. Classify and catalogue library material.
Render reference and information services. Develop a new established library.
Render professional library and information service to the community. Assist
with identifying maintenance needs for the building, equipment, library assets
and material. Manage day to day library operations. Responsible for the
marketing and advocacy of library services and within the library. Facilitate
establishment and full participation of book clubs. Perform necessary library
administrative tasks. Conduct library orientation to users regarding library
usage and retrieval of information. Provide information service to library users.
Monitor library user's statistics and compile reports as required. Assist the
District Librarian to conduct asset verification. Liaise with stakeholders and
district library on library matters. Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual
reports. Supervise library staff.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
POST 38/151 : LIBRARIAN CPU REF NO: DSAC 2025/11
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 6 in Library & information
Studies/Science as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience of
Experience in the library environment. A valid driver's license (except for
persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele
principles, Public Service Regulations, policies, and procedures.
Administration procedures including norms and standards. Basic numeracy.
Organizing and planning. Computer literacy. Basic interpersonal relations.
Problem solving. Maintaining discipline.
DUTIES : Formulate the bibliographic data, consult the Dewey Decimal classification
schedules (DDC23). Check the existence of a library material on the SLIMS
database, analyse and determine the type, audience, language and subject
content and use Sears List of Subject Headings to determine the subject
headings. Scan ISBN or type in the CLOI number of an item to retrieve its
bibliographic record on Resource Monitoring for Remote Application
(REMORA), verify information, edit the necessary fields, i.e. Price, quantity, etc
and print the catalogue cards. Search the library material by International
Standard Book Number (ISBN), author and title, check the existence of a
record on the database, catalogue if unavailable, print catalogue cards if
already catalogues and confirm information on the cards and confirm the
information on the cards.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284
4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186
APPLICATIONS : Applications are hereby invited for filling of vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and only shortlisted candidates will submit SAQA verification. Applicants will be assisted to apply through the E-recruitment system Applicants should apply using ERecruitment system at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, at The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, 21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers
Enquiries: Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP, and Ms Makaulule MM @015 284 4143/ 4109/4032 / 4144.
CLOSING DATE : 31 October 2025
NOTE : Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Applicants should apply using E-Recruitment system at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za, click on browse jobs and select Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interview. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Pre-Entry Assessments All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Practical Exercise (a) All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. (b) The assessment must comprise a formal test to determine a candidate's proficiency in core functions and the technical dimensions specified in the job advertisement. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/ep/2024 The closing date for submission of applications is the 31 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and pre-employment verifications. Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations The advert will be posted on the following websites www.sac.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za
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