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NEWCASTLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
NEWCASTLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The following vacancy exist in the department as mentioned hereunder:-
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Post ID: COMM2572
Remuneration: R195 282,77 per annum (Task Grade 7)
Qualifications
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Be able to read and write Braille
• Be able to communicate in two of the official languages (IsiZulu, English and Afrikaans)
• Computer Literacy – JAWS
Experience
• 1 Year relevant experience
• General library duties.
• Assist with the Mini Library for the Blind service.
• Assist visually impaired / blind patrons to use special devices.
- Document Reader
- Computer and Internet (JAWS programme)
- Daisy players / Victor Reader
• Assist with outreach programmes to visually impaired / blind library patrons.
• Teaching of braille – reading and writing.
• Any other work-related task delegated by supervisor.
In order to ensure that Newcastle Library Service is enabled to provide communities with a professional and quality service in the dissemination of information.
Qualifications
• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Be able to read and write Braille
• Be able to communicate in two of the official languages (IsiZulu, English and Afrikaans)
• Computer Literacy – JAWS
Experience
• 1 Year relevant experience
• General library duties.
• Assist with the Mini Library for the Blind service.
• Assist visually impaired / blind patrons to use special devices.
- Document Reader
- Computer and Internet (JAWS programme)
- Daisy players / Victor Reader
• Assist with outreach programmes to visually impaired / blind library patrons.
• Teaching of braille – reading and writing.
• Any other work-related task delegated by supervisor.
In order to ensure that Newcastle Library Service is enabled to provide communities with a professional and quality service in the dissemination of information.
Detailed CV’s can be placed in the box with the Security: Rates Hall, Tower Block, 1st Floor, Murchison Street, Private Bag X6621, NEWCASTLE, 2940. For further information you may contact the Chief Librarian: Community Services (Arts, Culture and Amenities): Mrs A Botes at 034 – 328 7617.
• Canvassing for appointment will automatically disqualify an applicant.
• If no reply to your application has been received within 60 days of the closing date, you should consider your application as being unsuccessful.
• The Directorate : Human Resources will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications.
• NO late applications will be accepted.
• NO e-mails or faxes will be accepted.
• The Directorate: Human Resources will not be held responsible for lost applications unless proof of submission can be supplied.
• All applicants may be required to undergo a proficiency test.
• NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original documents of qualifications.
• The Newcastle Municipality adheres to the provisions as contained in the Employment Equity Act to ensure representativity through the process of affirmative action.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verifications will be done on his / her qualifications, criminal and credit records.
• Applicants must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental or civil cases. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interest and will be subjected to competency assessment.
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
• Applicants should be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• SHOULD the candidate be successful in the interview and thereafter decline the offer, such candidate will be liable for all costs incurred to have the position re-advertised.
• The attached application form for employment must be completed in full, accurately, and legibly.
• All information relevant to a candidate must be provided on this form.
• Any additional information may be provided on the cv.
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
Detailed CV’s can be placed in the box with the Security: Rates Hall, Tower Block, 1st Floor, Murchison Street, Private Bag X6621, NEWCASTLE, 2940. For further information you may contact the Chief Librarian: Community Services (Arts, Culture and Amenities): Mrs A Botes at 034 – 328 7617.
• Canvassing for appointment will automatically disqualify an applicant.
• If no reply to your application has been received within 60 days of the closing date, you should consider your application as being unsuccessful.
• The Directorate : Human Resources will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications.
• NO late applications will be accepted.
• NO e-mails or faxes will be accepted.
• The Directorate: Human Resources will not be held responsible for lost applications unless proof of submission can be supplied.
• All applicants may be required to undergo a proficiency test.
• NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original documents of qualifications.
• The Newcastle Municipality adheres to the provisions as contained in the Employment Equity Act to ensure representativity through the process of affirmative action.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verifications will be done on his / her qualifications, criminal and credit records.
• Applicants must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental or civil cases. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interest and will be subjected to competency assessment.
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification.
• Applicants should be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• SHOULD the candidate be successful in the interview and thereafter decline the offer, such candidate will be liable for all costs incurred to have the position re-advertised.
• The attached application form for employment must be completed in full, accurately, and legibly.
• All information relevant to a candidate must be provided on this form.
• Any additional information may be provided on the cv.
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022