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SOUTH AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND (SALB)
 
 
 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 
The South African Library for the Blind is a Schedule 3A Public Entity, an agency of the National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and is governed by the provisions of the South African Library for the Blind Act, 91 of 1998. 
Located in Makhanda (Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, the South African Library for the Blind (SALB) provides a national library and information service to blind and print-disabled readers in South Africa. It is a national institution with an international reputation. 
SALB invites applications from suitably qualified South African citizens for the undermentioned contract position to commence on 1 AUGUST 2025 or earlier. 
 
LIBRARY PROJECT COORDINATOR – KWAZULU NATAL (SOUTH AFRICA) 
FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION ENDING 31 MARCH 2027 
 
POST OVERVIEW: 
The Library Project Coordinator position is responsible to coordinate the Provincial Mini-Library Projects to ensure that all objectives and timelines are adhered to. In addition to the above the position also provides the opportunity to coordinate Provincial Library activities to ensure sustainable service delivery and good recordkeeping. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
Grade 12 with a Degree/National Diploma in Librarianship or Public Administration/Public Management or equivalent with formal Project Management Certificate. At least 3 years’ relevant working experience. We are seeking an energetic, ambitious individual who possesses strong interpersonal, administration, communication, report writing and presentation skills and who has a solid understanding of project coordination and implementation. 
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The successful candidate will report to a Snr Project Coordinator and be responsible for the following inter alia: 
  • Manage distribution of Library materials and services in line with LIS Policy. 
  • Marketing and promotion of the service in the province. 
  • Improve minilibs membership and usage in the province. 
  • Train public library staff in the use of specific assistive technologies. 
  • Provide general administration in accordance with SALB Policies. 
 
Other Skills and attributes: 
  • The successful incumbent must have an unendorsed driver’s license valid for at least 2 years and must be willing to travel frequently. 
  • Good command of the English language and any other indigenous language of the province is essential. 
  • MS Office proficient. 
  • Education/Training facilitation background would be a strong advantage. 
 
 


All-inclusive Remuneration Package: R467 670,57 CTC Per Annum 
Candidates who are SA Citizens and meet at least the minimum requirements that would like to apply for the position should submit a letter of application together with their curriculum vitae (with 3 contactable referees) and copies of educational certificates to Glynis at Sheldon Recruitment by email on address glynisb@sheldon.co.za.
 
Contact number: 043 735 1773. 
 
Closing date for applications: 05 June 2025 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
  • No late applications will be considered 
  • Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, particularly persons with disabilities are encouraged. 
  • Short-listed candidates may be required to undergo competency testing. 
  • SALB reserves the right not to appoint any person to this position. 
  • Original certificates and/or testimonials may be requested from shortlisted candidates for verification purposes before confirming an appointment. 
  • Certification of documentation in support of this application may not be older than 6 months.
  • Should you not hear back from the SALB within 30 days of the closing date for applications, please consider your application as not successful.


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