Job Title: Library Assistant (Outreach)
Company:eThekwini Municipality
Job description: To serve the public by performing technical and administrative tasks in order to contribute to an
efficient and effective service delivery.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Undertakes front-line service to the public i.e. issuing, returning and renewing library
materials, photocopying, faxing, printing, accessing the Internet and attending to queries.
- Undertakes off-counter functions i.e. shelving and shelf-reading of library material, stock
take procedures, minor repairs to library materials and reporting software and equipment
faults to the supervisor.
- Undertakes community/library outreach.
- Drives allocated vehicles, ensuring that materials are properly loaded and secure and reports
any damage to equipment or infrastructure caused whilst working.
- Maintains allocated vehicles in a clean, roadworthy and functional condition.
- Undertakes clerical functions i.e. minute-taking and typing, submitting requisitions for
stationery and cleaning materials and authorisation, maintaining an inventory for furniture,
completing and filing vehicle trip sheets.
- Handles cash, float and issues receipts, cashes up balances and reconciles cash analysis
book.
- Trains staff, field work students and volunteers in routines and procedures.
- Provides relief for superiors and colleagues at the same level in their absence.
- Participates in structural departmental group activities.
Competencies
- People management.
- Organisational awareness.
- Professional awareness.
- Professional technical proficiency.
- Vehicle safety.
- Driving behaviours.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Team orientation.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Acton orientation.
- Impact and influence (Advocacy skills)
Essential Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
- Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
- 2 Years relevant experience.
- Computer literacy.
Preferred Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and a certificate in Library and Information Services.
- 3 years relevant experience
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R221 348.60 – R287 333.14 pa
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
Contact Telephone 031 311 4752
Expected salary: R221348.6 – 287333.12 per year
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:47:55 GMT
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