Assistant Director: Library And Archives Services (X4

POST 25/462 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES SERVICES (X4

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)

CENTRE : Vhembe District Ref No: DSAC 2026/09

Capricorn District Ref No: DSAC 2026/10

Sekhukhune District Ref No: DSAC 2026/11

Waterberg District Ref No: DSAC 2026/12

REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Information Science/Library

Science /Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification related

to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory

experience in the library environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver's license

(except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge: Batho

Pele Principles, Public Regulation, policies and procedures, administrative

procedures and norms and standards, knowledge of National and Limpopo

Provincial Act, PAIA, POPI and PFMA, Minimum to Security Standard (MISS)

Act, knowledge of Electronic records Management System such as Atom and

SLIMS, knowledge of Archival standards such as ISAD(G), ISAAAR(CPF),

ISDIAH, ISDF, EAD. Skills: Computer Literacy, communication skills (verbally

and written), people management, project management, basic interpersonal

skill, leadership, team building, planning, problem-solving, goal-oriented,

motivating, time management, organization and planning, analytical skills,

research and presentation skill and interviewing skills.

DUTIES : Coordination and Management of Library Services: Develop and implement

district library support programs in collaboration with municipalities, monitor

and evaluate the functionality and performance of community libraries,

coordinate collection development, distribution and replenishment of library

materials to public libraries and monitor compliance with library and information

legislation and policies. Management of Archival and Records Services:

Oversee the acquisition, appraisal, and preservation of public and private

archival collections, ensure compliance with records management policies in

provincial departments and municipalities, provide training and support to

governmental bodies on records classification systems and disposal plans and

maintain and update archival databases for improved access and reference

services and monitor compliance with records management legislation and

policies. Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitate

partnerships with local municipalities, NGOs, and national bodies to enhance

library and archival services, represent the department in district and provincial

forums on library and archive development, coordinate community

engagement initiatives to promote awareness of library and heritage services

and advise municipalities on compliance with the Minimum Norms and

Standards for public libraries. Outreach and Awareness Programmes: Promote

library and archive services through marketing and outreach activities, develop

partnerships with local stakeholders and institutions, conduct and manage

community awareness programs and campaigns and represent the

department in stakeholder engagements and plenary meetings. Administration

and Resource Management: Prepare district-level operational plan

performance targets with budget, and procurement plans, supervise and

mentor staff, including conducting performance reviews and skills development

plans, consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance and compliance

reports and contribute and attend planning sessions for development of the

annual performance plan and the annual operational plan.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284

4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Information Science/Library Science /Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in the library environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver's license (except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles, Public Regulation, policies and procedures, administrative procedures and norms and standards, knowledge of National and Limpopo Provincial Act, PAIA, POPI and PFMA, Minimum to Security Standard (MISS) Act, knowledge of Electronic records Management System such as Atom and SLIMS, knowledge of Archival standards such as ISAD(G), ISAAAR(CPF), ISDIAH, ISDF, EAD. Skills: Computer Literacy, communication skills (verbally and written), people management, project management, basic interpersonal skill, leadership, team building, planning, problem-solving, goal-oriented, motivating, time management, organization and planning, analytical skills, research and presentation skill and interviewing skills.

Coordination and Management of Library Services: Develop and implement district library support programs in collaboration with municipalities, monitor and evaluate the functionality and performance of community libraries, coordinate collection development, distribution and replenishment of library materials to public libraries and monitor compliance with library and information legislation and policies. Management of Archival and Records Services: Oversee the acquisition, appraisal, and preservation of public and private archival collections, ensure compliance with records management policies in provincial departments and municipalities, provide training and support to governmental bodies on records classification systems and disposal plans and maintain and update archival databases for improved access and reference services and monitor compliance with records management legislation and policies. Stakeholder Engagement and Intergovernmental Relations: Facilitate partnerships with local municipalities, NGOs, and national bodies to enhance library and archival services, represent the department in district and provincial forums on library and archive development, coordinate community engagement initiatives to promote awareness of library and heritage services and advise municipalities on compliance with the Minimum Norms and Standards for public libraries. Outreach and Awareness Programmes: Promote library and archive services through marketing and outreach activities, develop partnerships with local stakeholders and institutions, conduct and manage community awareness programs and campaigns and represent the department in stakeholder engagements and plenary meetings. Administration and Resource Management: Prepare district-level operational plan performance targets with budget, and procurement plans, supervise and mentor staff, including conducting performance reviews and skills development plans, consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance and compliance reports and contribute and attend planning sessions for development of the annual performance plan and the annual operational plan.