ECSRAC: Library Assistant X9 Posts

The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture is calling for applications from qualified and interested individuals for the following position.

POSITION: Library Assistant X9 Posts

SALARY: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum (Level 05), (an all-inclusive remuneration)

CENTRE: OR Tambo District (Mthatha) Nkosimtshazi Comm Lib. Mpatisi Nonk Comm Lib Ref No: DSRAC 22/03/2025 (X2 Posts)
Amathole District (East London) Ngqushwa Library Ref No: DSRAC 23/03/2025 (X1 Post)
Joe Gqabi District (Maletswai) Chief Sejosengoe – Lower Tsitsana modular Lib
Burgersdorp Public Lib: Ref No: DSRAC 24/03/2025 (X2 Posts)
Chris Hani District (Komani) Sabalele Public Library Ref No: DSRAC 25/03/2025 (X1 Post)
Alfred Nzo District (Mount Ayliff) Mango Public Library Ref No: DSRAC 26/03/2025 (X1 Post)
Sarah Baartman District (Makanda) Kenton – on – Sea Library: Michael Mcebisi Public Lib Ref No: DSRAC 27/03/2025 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate plus a Diploma (NQF Level 6) in library and information studies will be an added advantage.
• Good command of at least two (2) official languages will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of library systems and relevant government prescripts. Computer literacy.
• Good verbal and written skills. A valid driving licence will an added advantage.

DUTIES:

• Perform all circulations duties in the library. Join and renew library membership.
• Shelving & shelve reading of all library material.
• Attend reference queries brought by users.
• Maintain good public relations with stakeholders.
• Attend meetings where and when necessary.
• Compile statistics of the library.
• Assist in organising and/ or be involved in awareness programmes (Advocacy and Marketing).
• Assist in the formation / establishment of a library structure & book clubs.
• Responsible for orientation and children’s programmes.
• Assist in the management of library donations, and other programmes in the library including ICT and mini-lib services.

ENQUIRIES: X. T. Kwanini / T. Thomas Tel No: (045) 492 0030 / 0054 – (Komani)
M. Gugwana Tel No: 039 492 0297 – Alfred Nzo District (Mount Ayliff)
P. Masepe Tel No: (051) 492 4806 – (Maletswai)
S. Stuma Tel No: (047) 495 0853 – OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
S. MpafA Tel No: (046) 492 0223 – Sarah Baartman District (Makanda)
B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1838 / 1839 – Amathole District (East London) XT
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e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2025. No Late/ No Faxed/ No e-mailed/ No Posted/ No Hand delivered applications will be accepted

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on via one of the options: (1) the provincial erecruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The e-recruitment system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, or for assistance regarding any system related issues, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za (NB: NOT CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fridays).

Should you submit your applications/CVs to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered, OR submit via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant centre:

Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Mr. Y. Dlamkile Tel: 043 492 1386 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / 1400 / Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605

Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. F. Kigozi – 043 642 4506 – Amathole Museum (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Road, Qonce
Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel: 043 492 1838/1839. Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, East London, 5201
Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff.
OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 6th Floor, Botha Sigcau Building, corner Leeds and Owen Street, Umtata.
Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. Mr. L. Mini Mr. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum: Hand deliver to 23 Beach Road, Humewood, Gqeberha
JOE Gqabi District: Attention Mr P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai
Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. S. Mpafa: 046 492 0223 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda.
Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. X. Kwanini / Mr. T. Thomas: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital.

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.

NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date.

Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.

Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.

The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered.

The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).

NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered.

The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).

Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.