COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH ● LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

HEAD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMMES

TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1,163,022 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: LIB 08/26 ● LIS HEAD OFFICE, NDABENI

Requirements:  

• A relevant B degree in Library Science
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience 
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key performance areas: 

• Manage the development and implementation of professional specialist streams, professional library programmes and integrated programmes
• Identify, develop and implement immediate, short- and long-term objectives and plans associated with the provision of functional support for Professional Services and Programmes
• Conduct analysis and make proposals and recommendations about the functional area of operations to enhance service delivery in the department
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for the sustainable development of professional streams and maximise the opportunities for integrated programme delivery
• Develop, lead, and support departmental staff to create a high-performance culture
• Supervise the planning and execution of specialist projects and programmes
• Prepare and develop library staff in professional, leadership and skill building roles and initiatives through targeted development strategies.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 27 March 2026

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.