Director: Library Information Services And Provincial Archives

What you will need

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Archival Studies / Libraries & Information Science or relevant qualification.
• A compulsory Pre-Entry Senior Management Certificate will be required before the assumption of duty.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Skills: Decision making.
• Management of projects.
• Technical Analytic skills.
• Financial Management.
• Strategic and operational.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem solving.
• Conflict management.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Leadership.
• Computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Knowledge of: The Constitution of 1996.
• PFMA.
• Promotion of access to information act.
• Promotion of administration justice act.
• Electronic communication and transaction act.
• National archives and records services act.
• Change Management, Programme and Project Management, Conflict Management, Financial, People Management and empowerment.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in middle/ senior Managerial level (or Deputy Director) in the relevant field.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Skills: Decision making.
• Technical Analytic skills.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of archives and library policies.
• Oversee and manage the preservation of public and non-public records and ensure accessibility to the public.
• Manage the development, transformation, promotion and modernization of libraries and information services.
• Manage financial support to municipal library services by providing earmarked transferred allocation.
• Oversee the implementation of reading and library programmes to inculcate the culture of reading.
• Identify the needs for library and archives infrastructure.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs . Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

• Application method: Online
• Enquiries: Ms. Itumeleng Maisane
• Telephone: (011) 355 2697, 082 810 6152

Please note

• Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use The New Z83 Form which is effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
• Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources.
• Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application.
• You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.