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Librarian
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Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Three Librarian posts (X3) at public libraries in Loerie, Steynsburg and Cradock, Eastern Cape. Suits people with library and information qualifications and at least 1 to 2 years of library experience
- Duties include running reading programmes and library promotion, managing stock and library assets, and compiling monthly user statistics and reports.
- Also: managing mini-library services, supervising staff, and participating in the crafting of the business plan.
- Required: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or a Bachelor's/B Tech (NQF Level 7) in Library and Information Science or Information Sciences, as recognised by SAQA.
- Also required: at least 1 to 2 years of working experience in a library and information service, and a valid driving licence (Code 8).
- Based at the Loerie, Steynsburg and Cradock public libraries, in the Sarah Baartman, Joe Gqabi and Chris Hani districts.
- Preference is given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two official languages, including English and one of isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans or SASL, depending on the district's dominant language.
- Each post has its own reference number (DSRAC 17/09/2026, 18/09/2026 and 19/09/2026). No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bibl.
- Degree / B Tech (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Library and Information Science / Studies or Bachelor of Information Sciences with at least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library and Information Service field.
- Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and prescripts.
- Basic knowledge of library and information science procedures and processes.
- Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills, excellent human, and interpersonal relations.
- Sound knowledge of stakeholders.
- A valid driving (Code 8) license.
Duties
- Implement awareness campaigns, reading programmes and promotion of library use to all communities.
- Implement stock control of all library material.
- Manage, receive & reconcile library material from the district office.
- Attend to user needs.
- Compilation of monthly user statistics and report writing.
- Participate in crafting of the business plan.
- Management of library assets and resources Implement annual recovery of monies.
- Establish & sustainment of library structures.
- Management of mini-lib services.
- Supervision of staff.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
T. Thomas / O. Ngampu Tel No: (045) 492 0030 / 0054 – Chris Hani District (Komani) MS. N. Qumza Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Sarah Baartman District (Makanda) P. Masepe / N. Fiki Tel No: (051) 492 4806 – Joe Gqwabi District (Maletswai) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL), depending on the dominant language in the district where the post is located.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 131 · open the PDF
POST 36/144: LIBRARIAN (X3 POSTS) (Re-advertisement) SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: Sarah Baartman District (Loerie Public Library) Ref No: DSRAC 17/09/2026 Joe Gqabi District (Steynsburg Public Library) Ref No: DSRAC 18/09/2026 Chris Hani District (Cradock Public Library) Ref No: DSRAC 19/09/2026 REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bibl. Degree / B Tech (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Library and Information Science / Studies or Bachelor of Information Sciences with at least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library and Information Service field. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and prescripts. Basic knowledge of library and information science procedures and processes. Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills, excellent human, and interpersonal relations. Sound knowledge of stakeholders. A valid driving (Code 8) license. DUTIES: Implement awareness campaigns, reading programmes and promotion of library use to all communities. Implement stock control of all library material. Manage, receive & reconcile library material from the district office. Attend to user needs. Compilation of monthly user statistics and report writing. Participate in crafting of the business plan. Management of library assets and resources Implement annual recovery of monies. Establish & sustainment of library structures. Management of mini-lib services. Supervision of staff. ENQUIRIES: T. Thomas / O. Ngampu Tel No: (045) 492 0030 / 0054 – Chris Hani District (Komani) MS. N. Qumza Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Sarah Baartman District (Makanda) P. Masepe / N. Fiki Tel No: (051) 492 4806 – Joe Gqwabi District (Maletswai) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL), depending on the dominant language in the district where the post is located.