Date: February 23, 2025
Sector: Administration – Municipalities
Explore exciting career opportunities with the City of Tshwane! We are currently advertising several fixed-term contract positions in our library services as well as an executive role in governance and support. Whether you are passionate about fostering a reading culture or have strategic leadership expertise, there’s a role for you.
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How to Apply
To apply, click on the link provided at the end of each post. We wish you all the best with your applications!
Library Positions (Three-Year Fixed-Term Contracts)
1. Library Assistant (7 Posts)
- Reference Code: CSDS052-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T7
- Salary Scale: R239,052.00 – R332,016.00 per annum
- Estimated Package: R336,203.00 – R454,528.00 per annum
Job Purpose:
Assist in rendering library information services covering resource retrieval, circulation, acquisition, collection development, and programme implementation.
Application Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Relevant experience, preferably in a library environment
- Proficiency in SirsiDynix Symphony or any library management system is an added advantage
- Computer literacy
Personal Attributes:
Integrity; intelligence; patience; imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; meticulous attention to detail; empathetic nature
Primary Functions:
- Assist with branch administration and information retrieval
- Provide circulation/lending services, including weeding and collection development
- Help create a reading culture through reading programmes and educational support
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
2. Library Assistant (2 Posts)
- Reference Code: CSDS053-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T7
- Salary Scale & Package: Same as Library Assistant (7 posts)
Additional Requirement:
- Valid Code C1/EC1 driving licence
All other job purpose, functions, and personal attributes are the same as for the 7-post position.
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
3. Librarian (5 Posts)
- Reference Code: CSDS054-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T11
- Salary Scale: R376,152.00 – R522,420.00 per annum
- Estimated Package: R510,705.00 – R696,877.00 per annum
Job Purpose:
Manage a community library and information service by delivering comprehensive information services, supporting education, and nurturing a reading culture to enhance the quality of life in Tshwane.
Application Requirements:
- Three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Library and Information Science
- Minimum two years’ relevant library experience (supervisory experience is an advantage)
- Proficiency in SirsiDynix Symphony (or similar) and computer literacy
Personal Attributes:
Professional proficiency, leadership, strong communication, client orientation, project management, analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure
Primary Functions:
- Compile and maintain special collections
- Render information services for local and research clients
- Supervise library functions and manage branch administration
- Conduct outreach and training to promote reading culture
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
4. Librarian (Cataloguing) (2 Posts)
- Reference Code: CSDS055-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T11
- Salary Scale & Package: Same as Librarian (5 Posts)
Job Purpose:
Compile and maintain the online library catalogue for Tshwane’s community library and information service.
Application Requirements:
- Three-year career-related tertiary degree or national diploma in Library and Information Services
- At least two years’ relevant cataloguing experience in a library setting
- Supervisory experience is an added advantage
- Proficiency in Excel and computer literacy; willingness to work shifts
Personal Attributes:
Leadership, project management, analytical, and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure
Primary Functions:
- Execute policy and systems related to cataloguing
- Perform descriptive and subject cataloguing across multiple languages and subject fields
- Ensure quality control and update bibliographic data and authority files according to international standards
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
5. Librarian (Book Acquisition)
- Reference Code: CSDS056-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T11
- Salary Scale & Package: Same as Librarian (5 Posts)
Job Purpose:
Acquire library information resources to enrich the library collection.
Application Requirements:
- Three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Library and Information Science
- Minimum two years’ library experience (supervisory experience is an advantage)
- Proficiency in SirsiDynix Symphony (or similar) and computer literacy
Primary Functions:
- Create requisitions and orders using the SAP and Symphony systems
- Facilitate payment of invoices and manage budget allocation for acquisitions
- Oversee book selection, liaise with suppliers, and maintain updated publication records
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
6. Librarian (Mobile Library Operations)
- Reference Code: CSDS057-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T11
- Salary Scale & Package: Same as Librarian (5 Posts)
Job Purpose:
Manage a mobile library service by delivering information services, supporting education, and fostering a reading culture across Tshwane.
Application Requirements:
- Three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Library and Information Science
- Minimum two years’ library experience (with supervisory experience as an advantage)
- Valid Code C1/EC1 driving licence; proficiency in library systems and computer literacy
Primary Functions:
- Execute policies and provide technical support and budget administration
- Manage and supervise mobile library operations and staff
- Present programmes, initiate community involvement, and ensure maintenance of the mobile library fleet
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
7. Book Processor
- Reference Code: CSDS058-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 04.03.2025
- Job Level: T5
- Salary Scale: R190,562.00 – R264,684.00 per annum
- Estimated Package: R274,497.00 – R368,827.00 per annum
Job Purpose:
Physically prepare library materials in support of education and foster a reading culture.
Application Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Relevant experience, preferably in a library environment
- Computer literacy
Personal Attributes:
Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills; physically fit with excellent eyesight and hand-eye coordination; high integrity
Primary Functions:
- Prepare library materials for use in the community library
- Support the creation and maintenance of a reading culture
Enquiries:
Lebogang Joe: 012 358 4653 | B Buthelezi: 012 358 8885
Governance and Support Position
Governance and Support Officer
- Reference Code: CSHS402-2025 (E)
- Closing Date: 05.03.2025
- Job Level: Executive (Permanent Appointment)
- Salary Range:
- Minimum: R2,219,302
- Midpoint: R2,809,244
- Maximum: R3,399,184 per annum
(Remuneration will be determined by competencies, qualifications, experience, and knowledge.)
Job Purpose:
Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Governance and Support Service Cluster in accordance with the City Manager’s directives, national standards, and legislated responsibilities.
Application Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Political Science, Social Science, Law, or a related field (Master’s in Management Science is an added advantage)
- Minimum 12 years’ experience, including at least 5 years at a senior management level
- Proven experience in institutional transformation in the public or private sector
- Advanced knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, governance systems, audit and risk management, and financial management
- Ability to make strategic, high-risk decisions; must have no criminal record (except political-related under the previous dispensation) and be willing to undergo security vetting and a competency assessment
- Computer literacy is essential
Personal Attributes/Competencies:
Must demonstrate high proficiency in communication, attention to detail, influencing, ethics, problem solving, planning, business processes, use of technology, interpersonal skills, resilience, and leadership skills (including team orientation, coaching, and mentoring).
Primary Functions:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Governance and Support Service Cluster
- Oversee Group Human Capital Management, Shared Services, Legal and Secretariat Services, Property, and Customer Relations Management
- Report directly to the City Manager
Enquiries:
Charmaine de Villiers: 012 358 4345
How To Apply:
Final Notes
Each position is offered on a fixed-term contract (three years) except the Governance and Support Officer, which is a permanent role. Ensure your application is complete, including a signed new Z83 form and a detailed CV, and that you quote the relevant reference code. For further information or to apply, please click the application link provided at the end of each post.
We wish you all the best with your applications and look forward to welcoming talented professionals to the City of Tshwane team!