This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN: CATALOGUING

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/74/OCJ
Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Constitutional Court: Braamfontein
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Library and Information Science /Record Management/Information Studies or a relevant qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Library environment. A valid driver’s license and a post graduate qualification in library and information science/studies will serve as added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of legal library environment as well as comparative research and international legal matters in South African. Knowledge of Library OPAC systems, computer Literacy (MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Word, Excel & Internet), report writing skills, research and planning skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and Interpersonal relations.

Duties

Develop the catalogue in line with the international library standards, download the best bibliographic records from Smartport, UKM and OCLC, ensure the distribution of catalogued materials, ensure materials are easily retrieved from shelves, administer the classification of the library collection, coordinate and maintain collections relating to previous editions and non-book materials; Identify and remove reference works and serial publications from the general book collection, ensure that catalogued materials are relevant to library users’ needs, update and administer previous editions, coordinate assets management within the Constitutional Court library, conduct asset verification and stocktaking of the library materials, bar code and add records to library management system and entries in the library asset register, remove outdated books from shelves, update the library system and asset register with the written off previous materials, ensure the implementation of disposal of books, attend to queries relating to unverified library materials, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees regarding all aspects of the work; manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively, attend to enquires and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control, develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/74/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. A. Mdletshe Tel No: (011) 359 7472 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7400

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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