Education Officer: Education (2 year contract posts available in various locations)

Tracking Number: DSD 69/2026

Salary Level: 8

Job Type: Contract

Enquiries: Ms M Jonkerman at (021) 826 6040

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render an effective and efficient holistic educational service to all the learners at Child and Youth Care Centres.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year post-school qualification; Registration with SACE as a professional educator; A minimum of 3 years experience as an Educationalist/ Educator; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Implement Educational Programmes at Facilities in Accordance with Curriculum Requirements and Departmental Legislation; Implement facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care/custody and development of residents (MDT, incident reporting, behaviour management, unauthorised articles, etc.); Perform administrative functions; Continuous Professional Development: Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures.Skills needed:Problem solving, sound budgeting, planning, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Learning and researching; Relating and networking; Adapting and responding to change; Adhering to principles and values; Analysing.

Remuneration

R 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum (Salary level 8)Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.All shortlisted candidates 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 process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at086 137 0214.For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.