ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY POLICY AND INSTITUTIONS

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC-12/09/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Minimum Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Library and Information Science/ Information Studies or any relevant qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years at a librarian level in Library information services, information management, public sector coordination, administration or any relevant environment; Registration with Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA); Valid driver’s license; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Library and Information Services (LIS) legislation, policies, and strategic frameworks; Knowledge and understanding of the Legal Deposit Act; Knowledge and understanding of conditional grant frameworks and grant administration; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management legislation and Treasury Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of Records and information management; Research and analytical skills; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Presentation skills; Good communication and Interpersonal relations; Computer Literacy; Project Management Skills; Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to administer the Legal Deposit Committee, LIS policy matters, adhoc grants to LIS and related institutions; Administer legal deposit matters relating to the Legal Deposit Committee-Coordinate the reconstitution of the Legal Deposit Committee; Coordinate and administer meetings of committee; Prepare agendas, minutes, submissions and meeting documentation; Coordinate travel, accommodation and payment of travel and subsistence claims for committee members; Liaise with committee members and monitor implementation of resolutions; Monitor and administer budget allocated to Committee matters; Prepare official correspondence, submissions and reports relating to the Committee matters; Monitor compliance with the Legal Deposit Act and other applicable legislations; Coordinate and administer adhoc grant for national LIS and related institutions and community library conditional grant-Administer ad hoc grants and funding agreements, including Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) to beneficiaries/institutions (SALB, LIASA, etc).; Facilitate the transfer payments to institutions and beneficiaries; Analyse implementation reports and prepare recommendations for approval; Coordinate engagements with relevant beneficiaries and stakeholders; Prepare presentations and briefing documents for management and stakeholder engagements; Coordinate administrative processes relating to the community library conditional grant; Collect, verify and consolidate programme performance and expenditure on projects and report writing; Assist with monitoring and conduct visits to conditional grant projects; Prepare responses to enquiries relating to the conditional grant; Coordinate the development of policies and research on library information services-Conduct research on library and information services policy matters and emerging issues; Coordinate policy reviews and implementation of relevant legislative frameworks; Support investigations into specialised policy areas, including Legal Deposit, Braille services, copyright and preservation; Coordinate workshops, stakeholder consultations and policy engagements; Update and maintain information relating to LIS policies and programmes on departmental platforms; Manage administrative support within the Directorate-Coordinate records and document management in accordance with departmental policies; Maintain the Directorate file plan and ensure proper record keeping; Supervise and provide guidance to administrative support staff; Monitor compliance with records management requirements; Ensure efficient administrative support to the Directorate.

Where to send your application

Applicants must use this link below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.

Enquiries

Ms R Phasha Tel No: (012) 441 3321

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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