Principal Librarian

Oorsig

Principal Librarian at Office of the Chief Justice in Johannesburg.

Vereistes

• Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Library Science/ Information Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Library Services.
• A valid drivers’ license will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Library and Information Science matters, Library prescripts, legislation, procedures, processes and library services. knowledge of free legal sites to access information, knowledge of online databases (LexisNexis, Juta stats, Westlaw, Sabinet and SAFLII); understanding of information management and research skills to retrieve information;
• Basic understanding the Constitution act, 1996, Promotion of access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 and Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013.
• Batho Pele Principles, skilled in communication, planning and organising, computer literacy (Microsoft Office). customer services, supervisory skills, report writing, interpersonal relations, research and analytical skills.

Pligte

• Monitor the collection, cataloguing and publications of Library materials within the court, identify and select the relevant material to be procured at court Library in accordance with library policies and guidelines.
• Assess the relevance and currency of the library collection and make recommendations for additions, removals, or updates, organise and catalogue legal materials to ensure easy retrieval by legal professionals.
• Apply appropriate classification systems and metadata to enhance the accessibility of the collection and barcoding of Library material, monitor the usage of library information resources both hard copies and soft copies (online resources), monitor serial publications, receiving of amendments and updating of loose-leaf subscriptions and binders, facilitate the submission of standing orders for the court, monitor the rendering of library and Information Services to Judiciary, monitor circulation desk services and helpdesk roster, implement digital tools and technologies to enhance information retrieval processes, keep update on emerging technologies relevant to legal research and library management and integrate into the library's operations, monitor the digital resources, including electronic databases, legal research tools and online subscriptions.
• Facilitate interlibrary loans to ensure access to materials not available within the court's own collection, monitor the circulation handed down judgments both pdf and word version to Publishers and external stakeholders on request, ensure the circulation of finalised Judgments of interest to other Judges, provide reference assistance and library awareness within the court, provide reference assistance to judges, lawyers, court staff and the public. provide support with legal research, citation verification and locating relevant legal precedents.
• Conduct training sessions for legal professionals on effective legal research methods and the use of legal databases, keep legal professionals informed about recent developments in the law through newsletters, alerts and other current awareness services.
• Advocate for the importance of the library within the court system and promote awareness of its resources and services, coordinate and monitor effective Library Administration, coordinate Library Services staff meetings, provide support in the coordination of Library Committee meetings, provide support in the facilitation of online trainings by Juta, LexisNexis and Sabinet for Judges, Judges Secretaries, Registrars and Law Researchers.
• Monitor quarterly Budget allocations for the Library, coordinate and monitor the procurement process with Supply Chain Management for new purchases, monitor internal asset verification schedule and assets register, coordinate and monitor the disposal of approved Library publications for donations, 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 with regard to 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, develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning, address enquiries, provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/117/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Navrae: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. Linah Madisha Tel No: (010) 494 8466 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

Notas

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements 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. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS