Librarian – Public Library (Beaufort West Municipality)

About the role

The municipality seeks a qualified Librarian to assist the public in accessing library resources, satisfy information needs, and support reference enquiries. The role involves maintaining a balanced collection, promoting a reading culture, and ensuring the library operates efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Customer‑focused service delivery, assisting the public with information needs and reference enquiries.
• Acquisition, organisation and availability of library resources to maintain a balanced and relevant collection.
• Promoting reading culture through programmes and outreach activities.
• Liaising with schools, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating counter services and handling cash transactions.
• Managing library stock, including receipt and cataloguing of new items.
• Providing press‑cutting services and preparing formal and informal reports.

Required profile

• Relevant post‑matric qualification: 3‑year Library Science or Information Management (Assistant) or B.Bibl/B.LIS/B.Tech LIS/B.Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS (Librarian).
• Computer literacy and registration as a member of the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA).
• 2–3 years practical experience in a public library, including participation in academic programmes.
• Ability to perform administrative and reporting tasks associated with library operations.