Administration · Circular 24 of 2026
Library Assistant
Office of the Chief Justice
Overview
Library Assistant providing library and information services to the Judiciary and clients at the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela.
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a Grade twelve (12) Certificate.
- Relevant experience required.
- A three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA will serve as an 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 and understanding of technical or professional aspects of work, knowledge of information and library systems, Knowledge of library and information science matters, prescripts, legislation, procedures and processes and library services.
- Batho Pele principles, communication skills, computer Literacy (Microsoft Office), customer services skills, interpersonal relations skills and planning skills.
Duties
Render library and information services to the Judiciary, internal and external clients, provide efficient and effective circulation desk services, receive and verify the library publications, process and update library publications.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/75/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms RS Ledwaba Tel No: (013) 758 0000 HR Related Enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/ MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
Notes
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 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. 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, 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
Post 24/101, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Office of the Chief Justice by 24 July 2026, quoting reference 2026/75/OCJ. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Mbombela
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 p/a · Level 5
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Reference
- 2026/75/OCJ
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.