LIBRARIAN is a South African government vacancy at National Prosecuting Authority. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: DDPP: Middelburg | closing date: 03 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
Centre
DDPP: Middelburg
Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6).
- At least two (2) years relevant experience preferable in a law library environment.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- Ability to work on an electronic library management system including e-Books.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- At least two years’ experience in utilization of search of search including Jutastat, Lexis Nexis, Sabinet and WorldShare and Westlaw.
- Willingness to travel.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Catalog and classify library material utilising available databases.
- Maintain asset register of library material including disposals.
- Renew standing orders.
- Conduct inter and intra-Library loans.
- Conduct periodic stock take and keep statistics.
- Procure and process new material for both head office and regions.
- Loose leaf administration.
- Liaise with external clients.
- Assist with information projects of the NPA.
- Process all requests in terms of law reports, statutes and reference material.
- Assist with training of clients in use of online databases.
- Submit monthly reports.
Enquiries
Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686
Applications
Where to send your application.
e mail: Recruit2026247@npa.gov.za
Department Notes
Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS preentry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants Who Are Successful Must Please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DDPP: Durban – Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Ref No: Recruit 2026/204 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026 is hereby withdrawn.
Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : DDPP: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6). At least two (2) years relevant experience preferable in a law library environment.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Ability to work on an electronic library management system including e-Books. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint. At least two years’ experience in utilization of search of search including Jutastat, Lexis Nexis, Sabinet and WorldShare and Westlaw.
Willingness to travel. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Catalog and classify library material utilising available databases. Maintain asset register of library material including disposals. Renew standing orders.
Conduct inter and intra-Library loans. Conduct periodic stock take and keep statistics. Procure and process new material for both head office and regions.
Loose leaf administration. Liaise with external clients. Assist with information projects of the NPA. Process all requests in terms of law reports, statutes and
reference material. Assist with training of clients in use of online databases.
Submit monthly reports.
ENQUIRIES : Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026247@npa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
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.
