South African Library for the Blind Vacancy
The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public, an agency of the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998.
Located in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) provides a national library and information service to blind and print-disabled readers in South Africa. It is a national institution with an international reputation. SALB invites applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for the following positions to commence on 1 July 2026 or earlier:
Senior Manager: Information & Communications Technology (ICT) (5-Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Requirements:
• NQF Level 7 qualification in ICT/Computer Science or relevant qualification coupled with 8+ years relevant ICT experience, demonstrating career progression from technical roles such as ICT Technician, Systems or Network Administrator to ICT management, including at least 3 years at management level
• A senior qualification, CISM, COBIT, CISCO, and Project Management or other relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• A valid and unendorsed Code B driver’s license.
Competencies:
• Strong Management and leadership skills, with solid technical knowledge, web technology, ICT principles, and practices, as well as ICT Risk Management.
• An excellent understanding of ICT Governance and practices within the Public Sector would be a distinct advantage.
• A thorough working knowledge of network infrastructure and server environments, cloud-based hosting environments, and the security management thereof; website development and protocols.
• Social media environment management, SQL databases, etc. Excellent English written and verbal communication, presentation, and report writing skills. Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines; conduct and direct research into ICT-related issues and products; and take initiative in the development and completion of projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field. Working knowledge, skills, and experience to develop goals and strategies to ensure the IT department runs smoothly and effectively.
• Good knowledge of computer software and hardware is required.
• Knowledge of management of Service Level Agreements.
• Proven skills in project and financial management and managing staff resources.
Remuneration Package: Total Cost to Employer of R957 252.67 per annum
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for this position are invited to submit a letter of application, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of their qualifications and identity document to:[email protected]
Contact number: 046 622 7226
Closing date for applications: 27 April 2026 @16pm
PLEASE NOTE:
• No late applications will be considered
• Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons
with disabilities, are encouraged.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for
verification purposes before confirming an appointment.
• Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months.
• Should you not hear back from the SALB within 30 days of the closing date for applications,
please consider your application as not successful.
