Senior Librarian: Cataloguing

DEPARTMENT: Community Development
BRANCH: Library and Information Services
DESIGNATION: Senior Librarian: Cataloguing
REMUNERATION: R31 462,75 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION: Bibliographic Services, 22 Solomon Street

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated
  documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original
  documents during the selection process.
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to
  the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership
  number and expiry date.
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required.

DISCLAIMER

• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any
  form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ
  website.
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National
  legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these
  requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are
  consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be
  used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not
  be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment.
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of
  whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website.
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year tertiary qualification Bachelor’s Degree with 1-year post-graduate diploma in Library
  and Information Science or 4-year tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science
  at NQF level 7;
• 3 – 4 years of professional library experience with practical experience working on a
  computerized cataloguing system.

Primary Function:
Manage and control the creation and maintenance of bibliographic records for library resources, including reference material, on a computerized bibliographic database in
order for the public and staff at service points to successfully retrieve information contained in information resources and thereby provide for the educational and
informational needs of all users throughout the City in accordance with recognized bibliographic standards and Library and Information Services policy and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise the creation and maintenance of bibliographic and authority records;
• Train new cataloguers in cataloguing and classification relating to and monitor the work of
  new and inexperienced cataloguers;
• Liaise with staff, supervisors and other departmental personnel;
• Plan workflow and improve operational functions;
• Apply specialist skills gained through experience;
• Assist with the documenting and maintenance of cataloguing manuals;

Leading Competencies:

• Cataloguing skills;
• Training and computer skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Communication (verbal and writing) skills

Core Competencies:

• Quality control and database management;
• Training and supervision;
• Communication;
• Service delivery planning;
• Professional support;
• Administration.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:

https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1TieEniP5TPWQNYUuearBLAew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: : www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Thato Sepuru
Tel No: 011 407 7198

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2023

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

All the best with your applications