📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWLimpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is actively recruiting for a Deputy Director: Library and Information Services (SAC) position in Limpopo. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Administration / Secretarial sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Administration / Secretarial • Location Preference: in Limpopo
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Deputy Director: Library and Information Services (SAC) position is an important role within the Administration / Secretarial sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Administration / Secretarial offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Deputy Director: Library and Information Services (SAC) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Administration / Secretarial field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Administration / Secretarial sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Key Performance AreasManage the implementation and maintenance of ICT infrastructure in community libraries: Monitor installation of library security systems in community libraries and conduct quality assurance, facilitate the maintenance and the renewal of maintenance contract of library security systems, verification of invoices and quotation for installation of security systems correspond before payment and manage budget for implementation and installation of security systems. Manage and co-ordinate the implementation of library management systems in the Province: Liaise with line managers responsible for projects to ensure that projects are implemented according to business plan, generate submissions for approval of projects and procurement of services, monitor implementation of projects, for example, submission of parameters to service provider, configuration of libraries, develop and implement policies and procedure manuals regarding library systems, attend SLA meeting library management systems and co-ordinate Service Level Agreement with stakeholders. Manage, monitor and support provision of processed library material to community libraries: Ensure the monitoring of cataloguing and classification of library material in the province is done according to approved service standards, oversee that processed material are distributed to district libraries and further ccl’ed to their respective service points, ensure that catalogue records are edited before printing of catalogue cards and manage the bar coding and linking of library material at district libraries. Manage training of library staff on library management systems: Ensure that training needs are received from district libraries, consolidated and forwarded to service provider, liaise with service provider on training schedules, manage and ensue availability of training resources within the sub-directorate, edit the training report and submit to management and monitoring section and evaluate the impact of training and manage the implementation of an in-house training.
Prerequisites
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Information Science/Library Science /Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA A minimum of three (3) – five (5) years of experience in Library environment, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level (Junior Management). A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).
Person Profile
Knowledge: Systems management / integrated electronic library and information systems, budgeting and financial management, project management, communication, policy management and reporting. Skills: Leadership, interpersonal, negotiation and consultation, problem solving, planning and organising, conflict management and presentation
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