Nthateng Maredi
Library Cadet
Talent
Johannesburg Metropolitan AreaMember since August 19, 2026
Customer service and public-facing communicationLibrary management systems (LMS)Data entry and records accuracyBarcode and RFID scanningStock organisation and inventory checksBasic computer literacy (MS Office, email)Problem-solving, decision-making and adaptability across teams and sites
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Customer service and public-facing communicationLibrary management systems (LMS)Data entry and records accuracyBarcode and RFID scanningStock organisation and inventory checks
About
Reliable, detail-focused entry-level professional with a year of frontline experience in a public library environment, covering customer service, records management and systems administration. Learns new systems quickly and works well directly with the public. Looking to bring the same work ethic to an administration, customer service or front-of-house role.
Experience
Library Cadet at City of Ekurhuleni (2024-11 – 2025-10)
- Managed the full circulation process: checked books in and out, issued library cards and handled overdue fines.
- Maintained the library management system (LMS), logging book check-ins and check-outs and keeping records accurate and up to date.
- Scanned and verified patron cards to confirm membership status before granting access to services.
- Shelved and organised stock using the Dewey Decimal System, including regular shelf-reading to catch and correct misplaced items.
- Assisted members of the public in locating books, using the public computers and printers, and answering day-to-day queries.
- Captured data entry for new stock, labelled incoming books and supported inventory counts.
- Helped set up and run community programmes, including story time sessions and reading clubs.
- Used the library's return system to confirm which branch a returned book belonged to and reroute it accordingly.
Stocktake & Temporary Placement Assistant at Dial-a-Student (2024-06 – 2025-05)
- Placed on short-term assignments with client sites, primarily supporting stock counts and inventory checks.
- Worked to tight deadlines under supervision, adapting quickly to different teams, sites and instructions.
- Built a reputation for punctuality and reliability across repeat placements.
Education
National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Rietondale High School (2021-01 – 2022-12)
N-course in Electrical Engineering – East C TVET College (2024-01 – 2024-06)
Skills
Library Cadet