The Gauteng Department of Education invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position.
Position: Class Assistant
Salary: R155 148,00 per annum
VACANCY CIRCULAR 06 OF 2024
Closing Date: 06 December 2024
Job description
- Supervise learners in the classroom and provide educator/learner support.
- Assist learners with meals and toileting
- Assist learners with accessing therapeutic and medical treatment offered at the school
- Supervise learners during breaks, on excursion, outdoor sporting/cultural activities, in vehicles to and from school
- Support learners in group and individual activities, i.e., after care
- Support learners in the usage of supportive devices, e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids etc.
- Assist with the safe keeping of learners medication
Minimum requirements
- NQF level 4 or 5 (A grade 12 certificate or equivalent).
- One (1) year experience in working with Special needs children/kids
- INTRODUCTION
1.1 The vacancies advertised in this Vacancy Circular are because of attrition and promotions in Public SOS and Special Schools.
1.2 Approval to advertise and fill these vacant posts has been granted by the HOD.
- LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS
2.1 These vacant posts are advertised in terms of:
2.1.1 The Public Service Act No. 103 of 1994, as amended
2.1.2 Public Service Regulation, 2001 as amended, Chapter 1 Part VII D.
2.1.3 CORE (Code of Remuneration)
2.1.4 Relevant GDE Circulars
2.1.5 Circular 9/2020: Implementation of Employment Equity Plan
2.1.6 Regulation 44 – Section 126 of the Children’s Act 38 of 20052.1.7 Section 44 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 32 of 2007)
- FILLING OF VACANCIES IN 2024
3.1 Filling of posts will be based on the approved PS Post Establishment for Public Special Schools.
- ADVERTISEMENT AND APPOINTMENT PRINCIPLES
4.1 These vacant posts are advertised in terms of (PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2007) as well as Chapter IV, Section 10 of the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended, and, Chapter
1 Part VII of the Public Service Regulations, 2001 as amended.
4.2 The Department reserves the right to not fill vacant posts advertised in this list of vacancies should schools not have such vacant posts available on the post establishment for Special Schools and Schools of Focused Learning, or if information was submitted, omitted or published erroneously.
4.3 In advertising and filling of these vacant posts the Department will be guided by policy guidelines, viz:
- Employment Equity measures for designated groups, namely Black people (which include Indians, Coloureds and Africans), women and people with disabilities, and representivity.
4.4 Applicants must note that if no notification is received within three (3) of the closing date of this advertisement, they must accept that their application/s have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.
- GENERAL INFORMATION
5.1. DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY
The preferred date of assumption of duty is 01 April 2025, unless another date of
assumption of duty is mutually agreed upon by all relevant parties.
5.2. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
All Hand Delivered applications must be received by Tuesday, 06 December 2024, not later than 16:00. No applications will be accepted after the date and time.
Posted applications will only be accepted if they have a postal stamp indicating that the application was posted on or before the closing date of 06 December 2024. (NO EXCEPTION)
5.3. INFORMATION TO NOTE
5.3.1. Application Form
▪ Complete and submit separate NEW FORM (Z83) in respect of each post applied for. Failure to use the new form will result in disqualification. This FORM is obtainable from any Public Service Department.
▪ Take note of the following with regards to the new Z83 Form (DPSA Circular 19 of 2022):
o Part A: all fields must be completed in full
o Part B: all fields must be completed in full except when:
- Passport number: South African applicants need not provide
- Conducting business with the State: It is acceptable to respond with a “Not applicable” or leave blank for the question “Are you conducting
business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State?” in the event that you are
employed in the public service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?”
o “if your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration” – Some applicants may not be in possession of such therefore it is acceptable if left blank or if not applicable is indicated.
o Part C: All fields must be completed
o Part D: All fields must be completed
o Part E, F & G: Noting that there is limited space “refer to CV or see attached” is acceptable as long as it provides the required information”. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. The questions related to condition that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered
o Declaraton must be completed and signed - A unique post number shall be allocated to all advertised post. The post number shall begin with the abbreviation for the relevant district and contains a unique number e.g. JN64PS1001
- The unique number shall always be 10 characters and must be completed in full on the application form.
- Please ensure that the signature on the application form is original – photocopied signatures will be disqualified, and all pages must be initialled, noting the importance of the declaration.
- No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
- NB! GDE cannot be held liable or responsible for incomplete/incorrect applications and/or applications which are sent to the wrong address (e.g. the incorrect district office) and/or reach their destination after the closing date.
5.3.2 Certification of Documents:
▪ Reference is made to the DPSA Circular No. 5 of 2021
▪ Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification/s and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
▪ Only shortlisted candidate/s must bring along certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the day of the interview
▪ Please ensure that the application form has the original signature of the applicant – photocopied of signatures will not be accepted.
▪ Certified salary advice slips must be included by applicants from other provinces or departments to enable GDE to determine the correct salary notch in the event of an offer of employment.
5.3.3 TWO methods of submission of applications:
- HAND DELIVERY
Relevant District Office
Refer to Annexure C for the physical address - VIA THE POST
Relevant District Office
Refer to Annexure C for the postal address
No application forms submitted to schools OR to Registry Office OR
Department of Finance (GDF) and its nodal points will be accepted
- SIFTING
Sifting will be done by the advertising District: THRS – HRP unit.
Applications which do not meet the following criteria will be disqualified:
- Correct (NEW) Z83 application form
- Originally signed Z83
- Z83 pages must be initialled
- Completed Part A, B, (see exception in 5.3.1), C and D (in full)
- Completed Part E F and G (in full) -if no CV is attached
- Correct post reference number (10 characters e.g. (JN64PS1001)
- Application received on or before the closing date
- Minimum years of experience mentioned (where applicable)
- Relevant qualification mentioned (where applicable)
- SHORTLISTING/INTERVIEWING
Shortlisting and Interviewing will be done in terms of relevant guidelines, as agreed by all parties.
Appointments are subject to confirmation by the Department, therefore no assumption of duty before receipt of an official appointment letter
- VERIFICATION
According to the Public Service Regulation (PSR), Part VII, Paragraph D.8 (a):
“Before making a decision on an appointment or filling of a post, an executing authority must: Satisfy herself or himself that the candidate qualifies in all respect for the post and that her or his claims in her or his application for the post have been verified according to the Implementation of the National Vetting Strategy in the Public Service: Circular 14/1/1/P dated 23/11/07”.
(a) Citizenship/Identity verification
(b) Criminal Check
(c) Qualifications verification
(d) Fraud checks
(e) Previous employment verification (Reference checks)
All the recommended interviewed candidates must complete or give consent by completing the relevant consent form as provided by the secretariat of the panel, including the Children Act Form 29 and Form 8 of the National Register for Sexual offenders.
GDE DISTRICTS
EKURHULENI NORTH EN (D17)
Edenvale; Tembisa; Kempton Park; Bedfordview; Wattville; Bapsfontein; Benoni; Daveyton; Petit; Putfontein.
EKURHULENI SOUTH ES (D18)
Alberton; Bedfordview; Boksburg; Edenvale; Germiston; Katlehong; Vosloorus; Tokoza
GAUTENG EAST GE (D16)
Brakpan; Daggafontein; Duduza; Daveyton; Kwa-Thema; Nigel; Springs; Tsakane: Welgedag; Devon; Wattville
GAUTENG NORTH GN (D1)
Bapsfontein; Baviaanspoort; Bronkhorstspruit; Clayville; Cullinan; Ekangala; Hammanskraal; Premier Mine; Rayton; Zonderwater
GAUTENG WEST GW (D2)
Bank; Bekkersdal; Brandvlei; Doringfontein; Glenharvie; Hekpoort; Krugersdorp; Libanon; Maanhaarrand; Magaliesberg; Mothlakeng; Muldersdrift; Oberholzer; Randfontein; Randfontein South; The Village; Toekomsrus; Venterspos; Western Areas; Westonaria, Azadville
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL JC (D14)
Soweto; Eldorado Park; Johannesburg Southern Suburbs; Lenasia
JOHANNESBURG EAST JE (D9)
Halfway House; Hyde Park; Lyndhurst; Modderfontein; Parktown; Sandton, Alexandra Township, Ivory Park, Midrand
JOHANNESBURG NORTH JN (D10)
Johannesburg North, Parktown; Randburg, Soweto, Central, Far North; Cosmo City
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH JS (D11)
Grasmere; Jackson’s Drift; Johannesburg; Lenasia; Lawley; Orange Farm; Vlakfontein
JOHANNESBURG WEST JW (D12)
Florida; Roodepoort; Soweto; Braamfischer; Tshepisong; Meadowlands, Dobsonville
SEDIBENG EAST SE (D7)
Daleside; Heidelberg Transvaal; Henley-On-Klip; Jameson Park; Meyerton; Rensburgdorp; Rotanda; Sharpeville; Vereeniging; Walkerville
SEDIBENG WEST SW (D8)
Everton; Loch Vaal; Vanderbijlpark; Sebokeng; Palm Springs; Bophelong; Boipatong; Evaton
TSHWANE NORTH TN (D3)
Hammanskraal; Pretoria; Sinoville; Soshanguve
TSHWANE SOUTH TS (D4)
Atteridgeville; Eldoraigne; Erasmia; Irene; Lyttelton; Mamelodi; Pretoria-West; Rissik; Silverton; Centurion
TSHWANE WEST TW (D15)
Akasia, Attridgeville (in Tshwane South); Mabopane; Ga-Rankuwa; Hercules; Pretoria-Noord; Pretoria Soshanguve; Pretoria-West
DISTRICT ADDRESSES
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