Manager Librarian Services DEPARTMENT : Community Services

Grade 12, Diploma in Library and Information studies/Bachelor's Degree in Library Science/ Library and Information Science/Bachelor of Technology: Library and Information Studies or relevant 3-4 year qualification. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level in Local Government Administration. Valid driver's license. Knowledge of local government legislation and policies. Excellent communication skills, innovation & reporting. Legislation and Policy Analysis; High level of responsibility; Ability to give attention to detail; Excellent presentation skills; Work after normal working hours, during emergencies and planned overtime; Ethical Conduct; and Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality; Organisational awareness; Planning and organising; Business processes; Use of technology; Data processing and analysis; Interpersonal relationships; Service delivery orientation; Client orientation; Action orientation; Change readiness; Cognitive ability; Learning orientation; Impact and influence; Team orientation; Direction setting; Coaching and Mentoring.

- Managing and monitoring library functions so that the short, medium and long-term goals and objectives of the Dannhauser Municipality Library Services are achieved as set out in the Integrated Development Plan and the Long-Term Development Framework are achieved - Assigning logical duties and responsibilities to staff; giving guidelines and directions that are clear, unambiguous, specific and enabling that Library Services to be fairly distributed throughout the community - Making sound and logical decisions with the active participation of the sub-ordinates directly affected, considering alternatives and monitoring decisions to be carried out promptly - Initiating/evaluating/formulating/reviewing policies and procedures for effective functioning of the Dannhauser Municipality Library Services - Managing, aligning and implementing policies and procedures for effective functioning of the Dannhauser Municipality Library Services - Managing and enforcing service delivery standards and established control measures - Assisting with planning and the budget; planning and implementing plans for library services – determining, monitoring and reporting - Planning, managing and promoting library programmes; outreach programmes, library promotion activities, as well as extension services - Initiating and planning new activities/services/facilities for Dannhauser Municipality Libraries - Motivating and requesting for grant funding for projects in line with short term and long-term goals/planning - Planning with relevant communities, Sector Departments and Provincial Departments to address the needs for the library and cultural development - Engagement with other departments to ensure integrated service delivery; planning and programming - Liaising with other departments and provincial departments - Attending meetings and reporting on library services - Coordinating with the community and promoting library services - Managing performance and ensuring service delivery to the community NOTE: Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. Security vetting will be done. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). APPLICATIONS: Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all qualifications. All Applications should be directed to the Municipal Manager and hand delivered to No. 2 West Street, Dannhauser or emailed to: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION BY FAX WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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