About this role
Relief Worker
Vacancy Bulletin: STC 012/2026 City of Johannesburg
RELIEF WORKER SHORT TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS (Not exceeding 18 months)
Department: Community Development Branch: Library and Information Services Designation: Relief Worker Remuneration: R3500.00 pm (monthly stipend) Location: Various Regions
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12 (NQF level 4);
- Applicants who previously participated in the programme will not be considered;
- Computer literacy;
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week including weekends;
- This position is open to YOUTH in the Johannesburg community;
- Only City of Johannesburg residents will be considered.
Primary Function: To assist the Senior Librarian/Librarian in rendering a direct Library and Information service to the public. Assisting with all administrative operations of the library.
Key Learning Areas:
- Assist with the daily administrative and operational tasks of the library.
Leading Competencies:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to follow instructions.
Core Competencies:
- Required standard of literacy, numeracy, computer literate and general knowledge.
- Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused;
- Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: TIPS FOR CANDIDATES – https //joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026- Vacancies/Tips-For-Job-Applicants.aspx
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APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: Contact Person: Winnifred Lekabe Email Address: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2026
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
- Credit Record.
- CV validation.
- Employment record verification.
- Criminal check.
- Identity validation.
We wish you all the best with your applications