DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LIBRARY SERVICES (CONDITIONAL GRANT)

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Directorate: Library and Information Services

Reference number: REFS/056604
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

The successful candidate should have Grade 12 Certificate plus a National Diploma/ Degree (NQF level 6/7) in Library and Information Science or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience at middle management in (ASD) level and relevant experience in Library environment. Valid driver’s license. Skills: Communication both verbal and written. Analytical. Report-writing. Research. Computer literacy (MS Teams). Planning and Organisation. Presentation and training. Problem Solving. Knowledge: Library and information science matters. Prescripts and legislations. Procedures and processes. Public Finance Management Act. Public Service Act and Regulations. Departmental strategy. Public Service policy and strategy on library and archive matters. Promotion of access to information Act 2 of 2000(PAIA) and division of revenue Act 2023 is imperative. Division of Revenue Act 2023.

Duties

Manage the recapitalization of community libraries (Conditional Grant: support 09 municipalities as per Provincial Gazette, Ensure that Evaluation system in place and Conduct monitoring visits to municipalities and draft reports. Manage and monitor financial support to community libraries: Monitor the municipalities and acknowledge receipt of payment in writing and Monitor and assist in preparing and sending payment confirmations to municipalities. Monitor the legal and operational framework for community libraries: Manage and monitor community library’s compliance to the National Library and Information acts and regulations and Visit Library Managers to monitor compliance to the legal and operational framework for community libraries. Consolidate quarterly reports of transferred funds for Conditional Grant and Equitable Share from municipalities: Ensure municipalities submit monthly and/or quarterly reports for transferred funds and Assist with National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) quarterly reports. Organise and administer IGR meetings with municipalities: Assist the Director in organising IGR meetings with Library Managers in the municipalities, and attend IGR meetings with Library Managers. Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment/Assets): Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure, ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives and monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment.

Where to send your application

must be online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za or emailed to SACRHeadOffice@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Itumeleng Maisane Tel No: (011) 355 2697/ 082 810 6152

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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