PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN REF NO: 2026/32/OCJ 
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE KwaZulu Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Library Science and information science studies or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Library Service and Information Systems. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience of legal library environment as well as comparative research and international legal matters in South African as well as comparative and international legal matters, computer Literacy (MS Office, Power point, Outlook, Word, excel & Internet), report writing skills, research and planning skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Interpersonal Relations and knowledge of Library OPAC systems.

DUTIES : Monitor the collection, cataloguing and publications of Library materials within the Court, Identify and select the relevant material to be procured at Court Library in accordance with library policies and guidelines, assess the relevance and currency of the library collection and make recommendations for additions, removals, or updates, organise and catalogue legal materials to ensure easy retrieval by legal professionals, apply appropriate classification systems and metadata to enhance the accessibility of the collection and barcoding of Library material and soft copies (online resources), monitor serial publications, receiving of amendments and updating of loose-leaf subscriptions and binders, facilitate the submission of standing orders for the court, monitor the rendering of library and Information Services to Judiciary, monitor circulation desk services and helpdesk roster, implement digital tools and technologies to enhance information retrieval processes, keep updates on emerging technologies relevant to legal research and library management and integrate into the library’s operations, monitor the digital resources, including electronic databases, legal research tools, and online subscriptions, facilitate interlibrary loans to ensure access to materials not available within the court’s own collection, monitor the circulation handed down judgments both pdf and word version to Publishers and external stakeholders on request, ensure the circulation of finalised Judgments of interest to other Judges. Upload Monitor the usage of library information resources both hard copies, provide reference assistance and library awareness within the Court, provide reference assistance to judges, lawyers, court staff, and the public, provide support with legal research, citation verification, and locating relevant legal precedents, conduct training sessions for legal professionals on effective legal research methods and the use of legal database, keep legal professionals informed about recent developments in the law through newsletters, alerts, and other current awareness services, advocate for the importance of the library within the court system and promote awareness of its resources and services, coordinate and monitor effective Library Administration, coordinate Library Services staff meetings, provide support in the coordination of Library Committee meetings, provide support in the facilitation of online trainings by Juta, LexisNexis and Sabinet for Judges, Judges Secretaries, Registrars. and Law Researchers, monitor quarterly Budget allocations for the Library, coordinate and monitor the procurement process with Supply Chain Management for new purchases, monitor internal asset verification schedule and assets register, coordinate and monitor the disposal of approved Library publications for donations, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively, develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning and address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mrs K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 4699

HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/32/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre: Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000.

NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026

NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).