CSDS083-2026 LIBRARY ASSISTANT (MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS)

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

Division: Arts, Culture and Library Services |

Section: Library, Heritage and Information Services |

Location: Es’kia Mphahlele Library, Pretoria Central |

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Reference number | CSDS083-2026 |

Position | LIBRARY ASSISTANT (MOBILE LIBRARY OPERATIONS) |

To be advertised | Internal | External |

This position seeks to attract (External) | African female | African male | Coloured female | Coloured male | Indian female | Indian male | White female | White male | Person with disability | All categories |

Job level | T7 |

Scale | R276 264,00 – R383 700,00 per annum |

Estimated remuneration package | R383 567,00 – R520 312,00 per annum |

Job Summary

Job purpose | To operate a mobile library vehicle to deliver and manage library services directly to communities, ensuring that patrons can access books, digital resources and information in their own neighbourhoods by safely driving the vehicle, assisting users with check-outs and research, and maintaining the collection and vehicle |

Requirements

Appointment requirements | Grade 12 At least six months’ experience, preferably in a library environment Proficiency in SirsiDynix Symphony or any library management system will be an added advantage A valid EC1, C1.04 or EC/C driving licence with a valid PrDP Candidate must undergo a practical driving test Computer literacy Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost |

Personal attributes and/or competencies | Having integrity and patience; being intelligent; having imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; being empathetic |

Key Responsibilities

Primary functions | Assist with executing policy and systems Deliver community services Deliver operational services Ensure effective patron interaction Deliver a collection service Assist in the outreach and promotion of library services Take responsibility of the City’s vehicle in executing duties |

SAP | S70003611* |

New/natural attrition | WPC approved |

Enquiries | L Joe (012 358 4653) or B Buthelezi (012 358 8885) |