Library Assistant (35/129) – DPSA Circ 35
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
Library Assistant post in the NPA's National Prosecutions Services at the DPP: Pietermaritzburg office. The role provides administrative and processing support for the law library's collection. Post 35/129 in DPSA Circular 35.
✅ Key duties
- Provide administrative support services
- Order, procure and process library materials within Supply Chain Management and asset rules
- Prepare library material from suppliers for exhibitions and return unselected items
- Link catalogue records and verify labelling against bibliographic information
- File returned material and support stock setup and stock-taking
- Search bibliographic databases and sort items for cataloguing
- Sort returned material for filing, discard, repair or binding
- Update SLIMS records on asset allocation
- Circulate special collections and audio-visual material on short loan
🎓 Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent organising, planning and administration skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and extended hours
- Knowledge of bibliographic criteria, library service policies, SCM procedure and departmental policies
📮 How to apply
Complete the latest Z83 form (from any Public Service department or https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/) and attach a comprehensive CV with detailed experience. Email both to the post's recruitment address (Recruit2026342@npa.gov.za) by 19 October 2026, quoting the reference number. Do not password-protect documents or send ZIP files. Certified qualifications are only requested from shortlisted candidates. If you get no acknowledgement within a week after closing, you may contact the NPA.
Email your application to: Recruit2026342@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Library Assistant (35/129) – DPSA Circ 35 (Ref Recruit 2026/342).
Enquiries: Ethel Mokgoko, Tel (033) 392 8761
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority