LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Job Overview

The National Prosecutions Services is hiring a Library Assistant based in Pietermaritzburg (Ref No: RECRUIT 2026/342). This Level 05 position offers a salary of R237 453 per annum. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, procuring and processing library materials, cataloguing, updating SLIMS records, and managing library collections. Requirements include a Grade 12 qualification, computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), organizing and planning skills, and knowledge of library services procedures and supply chain management. Applications must be emailed to Recruit2026342@npa.gov.za.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
• 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

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 within 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

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