The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for LIBRARIAN (CB2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/23. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/39
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/23
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: R313 521 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
R313 521 per annum
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Library and Information Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/ Basic Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literate.
- Competencies And Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
- Communication, project and programme management.
- Transformation, change and stakeholder management.
- Problem solving, analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.
- In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
- Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations and knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
- Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
Duties
- Supervision and marketing of the prison library services.
- Implementation and maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals.
- Obtaining of new books/periodicals.
- Returning of books/periodicals to provincial libraries.
- Render library education programs to the offenders.
- Advise readers on the use of the library.
- Obtain inter-library loans for students.
- Assist students with the sourcing of documentation.
- Ordering of intellectual material for students (also video and sound material).
- Manage resources.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
Notes
Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 13/39 : LIBRARIAN (CB2-1) REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/23
SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Library and Information
Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional
Science Learnership/ Basic Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant
NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. Competencies And
Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
Communication, project and programme management. Transformation, change and stakeholder management. Problem solving, analysis, service
delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.
In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations and
knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
DUTIES : Supervision and marketing of the prison library services. Implementation and
maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals. Obtaining of new books/periodicals. Returning of
books/periodicals to provincial libraries. Render library education programs to the offenders. Advise readers on the use of the library. Obtain inter-library loans
for students. Assist students with the sourcing of documentation. Ordering of intellectual material for students (also video and sound material). Manage
resources.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
SALARY : R313 521 per annum
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Matric/ Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Library and Information
Sciences/ Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Correctional
Science Learnership/ Basic Training.10 years relevant experience gained at the entry level production post (CB 1) or for a person appointed with a relevant
NQF level 6 qualification, no previous experience is required for appointment to this post. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. Competencies And
Attributes: Firearm skills and the use of relevant security technology.
Communication, project and programme management. Transformation, change and stakeholder management. Problem solving, analysis, service
delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment.
In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations and
knowledge of the Correctional Services Act, Act 111 of 1998, as amended.
Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy.
DUTIES : Supervision and marketing of the prison library services. Implementation and
maintenance of administrative control system regarding the issuing/receiving of books/periodicals. Obtaining of new books/periodicals. Returning of
books/periodicals to provincial libraries. Render library education programs to the offenders. Advise readers on the use of the library. Obtain inter-library loans
for students. Assist students with the sourcing of documentation. Ordering of intellectual material for students (also video and sound material). Manage
resources.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027
NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.