Library Assistant

Closing date: 19 Oct 2026
Department: National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

Reference number: RECRUIT 2026/342

Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)

Centre: DPP: Pietermaritzburg

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Must be computer literate in programs Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent organizing and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Integrity, reliability, tolerance and determined.
Able to act independently and work extended hours.
Excellent administration skills.
Knowledge of bibliographic information criteria on published works, library services polices and procedure, SCM Procedure, departmental policies and
procedures.

Duties

Provide administrative support services.
Prepare Library material received from suppliers for exhibitions and process the return of unselected materials.
Order, procure and process library materials with the ambit of supply Chain Management and assets management functions.
Select and prepare library materials for processing purposes.
Receive processed item and link catalogue record on the system.
Verify correct labelling against bibliographic information.
File returned library material.
Provide support with setting up stock and stock taking.
Render collection development services.
Search for items on cataloguing on bibliographic database.
Sort and prioritise items for cataloguing.
Sort returned Library material by identification for filling, discard, repair, binding, requirements.
Prepare list and dispatch new items for collection.
Update correct SLIMS records regarding assets allocation information.
Circulate special collections and audio-visual material on short loan.

Enquiries

Ethel Mokgoko Tel No: (033) 392 8761

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