NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY- LIBRARY ASSISTANT

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY- LIBRARY ASSISTANT

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are
encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and
the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in selection of suitable
candidates.

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.

CLOSING DATE : 19 October 2026

NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website 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 preentry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. 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 pre-entry 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/trainingcourse/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.zavacancies. 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.

OTHER POSTS

POST 35/129 : LIBRARY ASSISTANT REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/342
National Prosecutions Services
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : DPP: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Demonstrable competency in acting
Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Must be
computer literate in programs Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent organizing and planning skills. Ability to work independently and
under pressure. Integrity, reliability, tolerance and determined. Able to act
independently and work extended hours. Excellent administration skills.
Knowledge of bibliographic information criteria on published works, library
services polices and procedure, SCM Procedure, departmental policies and
procedures.

DUTIES : Provide administrative support services. Prepare Library material received
from suppliers for exhibitions and process the return of unselected materials.
Order, procure and process library materials with the ambit of supply Chain
Management and assets management functions. Select and prepare library
materials for processing purposes. Receive processed item and link catalogue
record on the system. Verify correct labelling against bibliographic information.
File returned library material. Provide support with setting up stock and stock
taking. Render collection development services. Search for items on
cataloguing on bibliographic database. Sort and prioritise items for cataloguing.
Sort returned Library material by identification for filling, discard, repair, binding,
requirements. Prepare list and dispatch new items for collection. Update
correct SLIMS records regarding assets allocation information. Circulate
special collections and audio-visual material on short loan.

ENQUIRIES : Ethel Mokgoko Tel No: (033) 392 8761
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026342@npa.gov.za