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NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
 
The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following 
appointment at its Pretoria Campus: 
 
Executive Director: Corporate Services 
(5 Year Fixed Term Contract) 
Reference Number: 05/02/2020 
Salary Scale: R 1 251 183.00 all inclusive 
 
 
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socio-economic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting an awareness and appreciation thereof, by fostering information literacy, and by facilitating access to the world’s information resources. The NLSA employs approximately 200 employees. 
 
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a five-year performance based fixed term contract. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer. 
 
The Executive Director: Corporate Services provides strategic leadership, support and advisory services through development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the delivery of quality corporate services. The position is responsible for managing the outcomes of the following Programmes: Corporate and International Relations, Information and Communications Technology, Human Resources Management and Facilities Management. 
 
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: 
 A minimum NQF level 9 qualification in Business Administration/Human Resources Management/Legal or an equivalent Qualification. 
 Six to ten years of senior management experience in the public service 
 Proven experience in strategic planning and policy development in the public sector 
 Proven working experience in implementing policies and procedures in administration, financial management and project management 
 Knowledge of all relevant legislation including the Constitution of South Africa 
 Sound working knowledge of the corporate governance framework 
 Proven experience in monitoring adherence to legislations, regulations and standards 
 Management and problem solving skills 
 In-depth knowledge of the NLSA Act 
 Strategic leadership skills 
 Innovative, analytical and organising skills 
 Financial management, facilitation and implementation skills 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 Provide overall leadership to the Corporate Services Programmes and manage the performance in line with NLSA’s goals, objectives, policies and regulations. 
 Oversee effective management and strategic development of the NLSA’s Corporate Services strategy. 
 Develop annual plans and monitor its implementation in line with the strategic objectives of the organisation. 
 Report periodically (monthly, quarterly and annually) on the performance of the Programmes (budgets vs actual targets). 
 Strategic leadership of the Human Resources Unit, the implementation of policies, plans and people management processes. 
 Manage budgets and costs of all the activities by the Corporate Services Programmes. 
 Contribute, as a member of the Executive Management team of the Entity, to the development and implementation of organisational, objectives and targets. 
 Lead the planning, development and implementation of the organisation’s marketing, communications, and stakeholder relations strategies, both internally and externally. 
 Ensure continued development and implementation of a long term ICT strategy which supports NLSA’s strategic direction. 
 Ensure cost effective, best practice and sustainable ICT capability for internal and external stakeholders. 
 Oversee Administration and Facilities Management and liaise with key stakeholders in managing key infrastructure projects. 
 Recommend priorities and general strategies for facilities management and provide planning and oversight of capital improvement projects. 
 Develop Corporate Services’ performance measures that supports the Entity’s strategic objectives. 
 Develop and manage the budget in line with PFMA requirements and treasury regulations. 
 Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with audit requirements. 
 Ensure the effective and efficient representation of the Corporate Services Programmes in various committees and forums. 
 Manage the risks as set out in the NLSA’s risk management strategy, including the risk management framework and related plans as set out in the Entity’s policies. 
 


The NLSA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity requirements. 
We encourage applications from people living with disabilities in particular. Prospective candidates will be subjected to competency assessments. 
 
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae, proof of qualifications and a copy of Identity Document by e-mail to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za.  
Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. 
No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 21 February 2020 
 
Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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