Midvaal Local Municipality Admin Clerk: Libraries
Salary:
- Annual Salary: R228 828.00 – R255 780.00 (Level 09 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)
- Total Package (including benefits): R376 906.60 per year
Midvaal Local Municipality is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Admin Clerk to join its Libraries department. If you have strong administrative skills and experience in a public library or local government, this opportunity is for you.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 qualification
- A Code 08 driver’s license is an advantage
- Studying towards a Library & Information Science qualification is an added advantage
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and office management skills
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in a public library or administrative role within a local government
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform counter duties such as issuing and receiving library materials
- Register new members and assist in information services for learners and general users
- Shelved books in alphabetical order and maintained the library’s classification system
- Managed administrative duties including photocopying, processing fines, handling telephone inquiries, and maintaining records
- Oversee stock control for stationery and cleaning materials
- Cover and repair damaged books
- Work on Saturdays as required
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as assigned by management
Additional Information:
- The municipality does not reimburse travel costs for interviews unless the distance is over 400km (for positions at levels 1 to 4)
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo background screening checks, including verification of qualifications and criminal record checks
- If you do not receive a response within three months, consider your application unsuccessful
Application Process:
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For queries, contact Human Resources at (016) 360-7435
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Preference will be given to applicants who promote representativeness in terms of Employment Equity targets
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Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Closing Date: 10 April 2025 at 12:00
Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.