DCES: IE POLICY REGULATION IN MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS

Reference Number: DOE-IE26/08/2026

Department: Education

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: INCLUSIVE AND RURAL EDUCATION

Chief Directorate: INCLUSIVE AND RURAL EDUCATION

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R 657 492.00 Per annum

Location: ZWELITSHA

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Requirements

A recognized 4-year (M+4)
teaching qualification (i.e. B. Ed or equivalent). Registration with the South
African Council for Educators (SACE). Minimum of 8 years in the educational
field and learner support to learners that present with barriers to learning.
Experience in Inclusive Education and Augmentative and Alternative
Communication will serve as a strong advantage. In-depth knowledge of specific
legislation including White Paper 6, the Screening, Identification, Assessment
and Support (SIAS) Policy, and Guidelines for Full-Service Schools. Hands-on
experience in facilitating teacher development, curriculum differentiation, and
implementing SIAS Processes (Including Individual Support Plans). Proven
ability to coordinate projects such as School-Based Support Teams (SBSTs) and
District-Based Support Teams (DBSTs), including end-to-end complaint
interventions. Strong analytical, report writing, effective communication and
advanced computer literacy (MS Office, virtual meeting platforms) skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and collaboratively
within a team. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Manages specialized
educational learner curriculum support to LSEN for Mainstream and Full-Service
schools and high-level support programmes, ensuring effective curriculum
adaptation and learner support. Ensure adherence to National policies on
inclusive education, including Education White Paper 6. Develop and implement
strategies to strengthen inclusivity in education. Work with families and
communities to promote awareness and advocacy. Ensure professional staff at
inclusive schools have expertise in specialized education. Implementation of
the SIAS process and provisioning of curriculum support services to learners to
establish functional school-based support teams (SBST) at Full-Service Schools
/ Mainstream schools. The provisioning of educational and curriculum support in
all public schools. Facilitation and monitoring of norms and standards &
human resources at Full-Service schools. The support and monitoring of the
expansion of the 3-Stream model pertaining to learners with special educational
needs. Oversee curriculum adaptation for learners with special needs.
Strengthen, and advocate for the effective functioning of District-Based
Support Teams (DBSTs) to facilitate the implementation and delivery of
Inclusive Education support services within districts.

ENQUIRIES: Mr L Putter (Tell:
040 608 4200)

For e-Recruitment Enquiries, email: [email protected]a

More Information

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS USING THE FOLLOWING OPTION

1) only via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or eMail Address. Hand-delivered, eMailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 11 September 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

ADVERT NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programmeSuccessful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. (you will add this only if applicable to you)