Senior Librarian

Breede Valley Municipality

2026/06/04 Worcester

Job Reference Number: CS/L01/0626

Department: Waterloo Library

Business Unit

Industry: Government

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: R356 302,79 - R462 502,96

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT) DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: LIBRARIES LOCATION: WORCESTER SENIOR LIBRARIAN (PERMANENT) BASIC SALARY: R 356 302.79 – R 462 502.96 per annum [T11]

Job Description

Job Purpose: Coordinates the operations of the Worcester library Service and monitors the execution of procedural sequences/ requirements associated with aligning standards to meet customer objectives, attending to the acquisition, organization of information, interacting and providing users with information from various media, creating and environment conducive to learning through the arrangement of displays and signage of new library materials and attending to administrative reporting and record updating requirements of the various sections of the Worcester library in accordance with the relevant legislation and policies.

Duties:

• Co-ordinates and controls the activities, procedures and outcomes associated with the provision of a comprehensive and professional information service to the community.
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
• Co-ordinates and executes specific procedural applications associated with the acquisition, organization and communication of information.
• Co-ordinates the execution of services to meet user needs/requirements, ensuring satisfied customers.
• Co-ordinates specific activities associated with promoting reader awareness and interests and providing information to users.
• Co-ordinates the promotion of the library and its services, reading, literacy and lifelong learning; making the library attractive; extending services; and educating.
• Co-ordinates the maintenance of the building, equipment stationery and consumables.
• Executes the necessary administrative procedures.
• Co-ordinates specific financial administration procedures.
  
  

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• B.Bibl / B.LIS / B.Tech: LIS / B. Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent 4-year post matric qualification;
• Computer literacy;
• Registered member of LIASA.
• 3 years relevant experience
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Supervisory and management skills
• Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
  
  

Competencies: (For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 3 from page 482 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/)

Core Professional Competencies: People Management, Conceptual Thinking, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail, Professional / Technical Proficiency.

Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation & Customer Focus.

Personal Competencies: Accountability & Ethical Conduct, Resilience, Management of Learning.

Management/ Leadership Competencies: Direction Setting, Coaching & Mentoring, Impact & Influence.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read the below conditions carefully, only those who comply with the conditions will be considered

• No late applications will be considered.
• The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
• Note that BVM is using a Recruitment Portal which is an online portal.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• To apply in assured confidence, please do so online.
• When applying online: Please ensure that you fill in all required Fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of contactable work references and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications and valid driver’s license not older than six (6) months, covering letter and relevant supporting documents.
• Applicant with a foreign educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications and criminal records.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement that will be subject to probation monitoring and performance monitoring in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at 023 348 4961 or on email address: jobs@bvm.gov.za
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• Misrepresentation of information or fraudulent qualifications documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  
  

All applications should reach us by 18 June 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves it’s right not to make an appointment.