General Worker x25 posts at EC Dept of Education for unskilled candidates (Grade 9 only)

VACANT NON-TEACHING SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons with disability and learner disability are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. In addition, these vacancies give preference to former special school learners and applicants with disabilities, learner disability and learners from school of skills provided they meet the minimum requirements and are able to perform all the duties required. Successful candidates will be required to work shift system.

GENERAL WORKER (shift working system applicable)

(Candidates who applied previously for this position are advised to re-apply)

SALARY NOTCH: R 163 680.00 - R 192 810.00 per annum (Salary level 03)

CENTRE DISTRICT - REFERENCE NO:

Zamokuhle SS Alfred Nzo East  - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW143/06/2025

Nowalalala SSS Alfred Nzo West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW144/06/2025

Blythewood Institution Amathole East - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW145/06/2025

Cathcarth HS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW146/06/2025

St Mathews HS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW147/06/2025

Thubalethu HS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW148/06/2025

Healdtown SSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW149/06/2025

St Mathews HS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW150/06/2025

Masonwabe JSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW151/06/2025

Adelaide Gynasium Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW152/06/2025

Mdibaniso SSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW153/06/2025

A M Tapa SSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW154/06/2025

Mount Arthur GHS Chris Hani West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW155/06/2025

Sterkstroom School Chris Hani West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW156/06/2025

Ekuphumleni HS Chris Hani West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW157/06/2025

Cradock HS Chris Hani West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW158/06/2025

Zanolwazi SSS Amathole West - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW159/06/2025

Enoch Sontonga SSS Buffalo City Metro  - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW160/06/2025

Port St Johns CMC OR Tambo Coastal - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW161/06/2025

Hillbrow SSS OR Tambo Coastal - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW162/06/2025

Gxulu JSS OR Tambo Coastal - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW163/06/2025

Dalindyebo SSS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW164/06/2025

Mvumelwano JSS OR Tambo Inland - REFERENCE NO: DOE-GW165/06/2025

REQUIREMENTS: A grade 9 or school leaving certificate and testimonial from principal. Proof of being part of PEYI will be an advantage Applicant must be able to communicate, express a clear willingness, acknowledge, respect, promote and prioritize the welfare of learners with disabilities, have a clear understanding of Public Service principles which is based on respect, dignity and inclusivity. Upholding the learner privacy and respect their personal choices.

DUTIES: A hostel assistant in a hostel for learners with special educational needs has multifaceted responsibilities that revolve around providing care, support, and ensuring a conducive environment for these learners. Duties encompass various areas, including laundry services, cooking meals, and learner personal care as directed by the supervisors. Personal care includes assisting learners with special needs in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, providing mobility support and helping with the use of assistive devices, ensuring learners are comfortable, well positioned, and safe. Laundry Services including the washing, drying, and folding LEARNERS' clothes and personal items. Kitchen services include cooking, cleaning and preparing nutritious meals that cater to learners' dietary requirements and preferences. NB: Please note that first preference will be given to former learners of special schools with their school leaving qualifications.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT FIRST PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FORMER LEARNERS OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH THEIR SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS.

DIRECTION TO APPLICANTS: Applications are to be hand delivered to relevant district offices as tabulated below, stating the relevant reference number to the school as indicated; applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least three contactable referees, as well as copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]:

Alfred Nzo East

District Director: Tel: 039 - 2510975

Address: P/B X 504 Bizana 4800

Alfred Nzo West

District Director: Tel: 039 - 2560111

Address: P/B X 9003 Matatiele 4730

Amathole East

District Director: Tel: 047- 4910647 / 48 / 49

Address: P/B X 3019 Butterworth 4960

Amathole West

District Director Tel: 046- 6451179

Address: P/B X 2041 Fort Beaufort 5720

Buffalo City Metro:

District Director Tel: 043-7086229

Address: P/B X 9007 E.L 5200

Chris Hani East

District Director Tel: 047-5481097 / 99

Address: P/B X 214 Engcobo 5050

Chris Hani West

District Director Tel: 045 – 8588900

Address: P/B X 7053 Queenstown 5320

Joe Gqabi

District Director Tel: 051- 6110052 / 6342009

Address: P/B X 5026 Sterkspruit 9762

Nelson Mandela Bay

District Director Tel: 041- 4034402 / 434

Address: P/B X 3915 North End Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) 6056

OR Tambo Inland

District Director Tel: 047- 5024268 / 200

Address: P/B X 5003 Mthatha 5100

OR Tambo Coastal

District Director Tel: 039 - 2536620

Address: Old Military Camp P.O. Box 5899, Port St Johns 5120

Sarah Baartman

District Director Tel: 049- 8072202

Address: P/B X 726 Graaff-Reinet 6280

APPLICATIONS: Hand in your application at the district office, stating the relevant reference number to the School as indicated below; Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least two contactable referees, as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable 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). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job. All shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. New applicants who are appointment for the first time in Public Service will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. All appointed candidates will be required to sign a contract working shifts as per the approved norms and standards of the department.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications from all racial groups are welcome. However, in making appointments to the posts the department will give preference to some employment equity target groups based on the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

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