Vacancies
LIBRARIAN
This position renders duties and functions relating to library services within a specialized library, serving persons with
visual impairments nationally. The small size of the LIS team ensures a wide exposure in terms of library roles and
responsibilities for this position. Areas such as member registrations, liaising, record management, outreach services,
cataloguing, marketing and other are attended to in this position. The ideal candidate will be a first language speaker in
more than one African language not inherent to the Eastern Cape. This is in support of our focus to improving services
to members in all spoken official languages in South Africa. The position reports to a Snr Librarian. Interactions with
SALB members are mainly telephonic or online and occasionally face to face.
Minimum Requirements & Attributes
Degree or Higher-level qualification in Library and Information Science with a minimum of 2 years library work
experience. Computer literacy in the MS Office suite and practical work experience in terms of a computerized Library
Management System. Good knowledge of Cataloguing and classification rules will be advantageous. We are seeking an
energetic, ambitious individual with high literacy levels and good subject knowledge. Strong interpersonal,
administration and communication skills in English and at least two African languages not inherent to the Eastern Cape.
Remuneration
Annual Basic Salary around R273 384 per annum (This excludes the value of other salary related fringe benefits)
Application process:
Candidates who are SA Citizens and meet at least the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position
should submit a letter of application together with their curriculum vitae (with 3 contactable referees) and copies of
educational certificates by one of the following means mentioned below:
For postal applications: The Human Resources Section, S A Library for the Blind, P O Box 115, Grahamstown, 6140.
For hand-delivered applications: The Human Resources Section, S A Library for the Blind, 112b High Street,
Grahamstown.
For electronic applications: [email protected]
For telephonic enquiries: Human Resources section @ 046 6227226
Closing date for applications: 18 March 2022
PLEASE NOTE:
• In support of the National drives and initiatives, persons from designated groups, persons with disabilities, woman
and youth are encouraged to apply.
• Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing.
• SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to the position.
• Original certificates and/or testimonials should be made available on appointment