OFFICE BASED EDUCATOR VACANCY BULLETIN NO. 3/ 2024
WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (WCED)
www.westerncape.gov.za FOREWORD
The WCED promotes and applies the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to effective and efficient service delivery. Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply and an indication in this regard as part of the on-line registration process will be appreciated. Applicants with disabilities, that are short-listed, are requested to provide information on how the selection process can be adapted to suit their needs for purposes of reasonable accommodation. Kindly indicate disability status to facilitate the process.
1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NB: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING:
The website can be access via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/, click on vacancies
and click on the link: E-Recruitment System for Office-Based and Public Service. The website can also be viewed directly on the following URL: http://e-recruitment.westerncape.gov.za/index.php.
Applicants can register their profiles and apply for posts on-line. Applicants are to take cognisance of the following:
• Applicants already registered on the system: E-Recruitment for Educators need not register again; • All information must be captured on the online profile; • The system will generate a curriculum vitae (CV) for you; • The uploading of documents is not necessary; • Short listed candidates invited for interviews must provide the interview committee with originally certified copies of the supporting documents, which includes: • Qualifications (degrees, diplomas, certificates etc.); • Valid driver’s licence (if applicable); • ID document and other information requested by the employer; • an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in respect of foreign qualifications; • Non-RSA citizens/Permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy of his/her Permanent Resident Permit • Applicants must ensure that they click on the correct post and post number when applying for posts.
• Only on-line applications will be considered.
• Employees in excess will be given preference.
• Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to the on-line application. 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT:
• Teaching experience, as well as evidence of appropriate management experience, is taken into
account for appointment to vacancies on Post Level 3 and higher.
• At least two years of the prescribed period of experience must have been spent within the borders of South Africa or at an educational institution recognised by one of the previous education departments.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
4.1.1 In order to be eligible for appointment, all applicants must have at least a recognised three-year qualification (REQV 13), which must include appropriate training as a teacher.
4.1.2 The evaluation of a teacher’s qualifications, so as to determine his or her suitability for the post and the relative education qualification value (REQV) of his or her qualifications, will be done in accordance with the measures contained in the criteria for the evaluation of qualification in South Africa.
4.1.3 Registration with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) is compulsory.
4.1.3.1 Where the applicant is not in possession of a SACE certificate, one of the following will be accepted:
(a) Acknowledgement of receipt from SACE indicating that the applicant applied for his or her SACE certificate prior to the closing date for applications for posts advertised in this vacancy bulletin;
(b) Any other proof obtained from SACE that the applicant is registered;
(c) A certified copy of the applicant’s latest salary slips on which is indicated a salary deduction for SACE registration and the applicant’s SACE registration number and not a PERSAL number next to the deduction. 5. GENERAL INFORMATION:
NB: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING
• The appointment will be subject to a security clearance and the signing of an annual performance agreement. Furthermore, the appointment is subject to personnel suitability checks that include qualifications, previous employment, criminal records and credit verification as well as reference checking (At least three (3) referees must be provided), as directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration.
• The Department will communicate only with applicants who have been short-listed.
• Short-listed applicants will be expected to be available for interviews at a date, time and place determined by the WCED
• Short-listed applicants will be required to complete an assignment.
• Nominated candidates will be subjected to the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) tool.
• In addition to the standard personnel suitability checks, the department will also conduct checks against both the National Child Protection Register, the National Register for Sexual Offenders and vetting checks against the Central Register for verification of dismissals and resignations pending disciplinary cases.
• Successful applicants will be appointed for a probationary period of 12 months.
• The WCED reserves the right not to make an appointment to any of the advertised posts.
• Personnel in excess on the same salary level will receive preference, if they meet the advertised post requirements.
• Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their application(s) was/were unsuccessful. Please note that the WCED, will offer posts to successful candidates based on operational requirements 6. SELECTION PROCESS
• It is expected of short-listed candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, place and/ or on-line platform as determined by the WCED.
• Candidates will be required to complete an assignment.
• The WCED reserves the right not to make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. NO DISTRICT DIRECTOR DISTRICT OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS 1 Ms B Robertson Metro Central 021514 6700 2 Ms C Meyer-Williams Metro South 021 370 2000 3 Ms L Diamond Metro East 021 900 7005 4 Ms W Horn Metro North 021 938 3133 5 Ms A Truter (Acting West Coast 021 860 1209 Director) 6 Mr N Petersen Cape Winelands 023 348 4600 7 Ms I Senosi Overberg 028 214 7300 8 Mr J Jonkers Eden & Central Karoo 044 803 8300 7. CLOSING DATE
Closing date for on-line applications: Friday, 25 October 2024 by 12:00 midnight. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that applications are submitted via the on-line system by the closing date and time.
Head Office
Advert Rank Post Detail Directorate Contact Person
No. 133 Deputy Chief Mr R Oosthuizen Performance Management and Strategic People Education Advisory Services Management Specialist 141 FET Phase Senior Curriculum Mr D Haripersad Deputy Chief Planner: Civil Technology and Education Engineering Graphics & Design Curriculum FET Specialist (EGD) (Gr 10-12)
132 Deputy Chief Intermediate & Senior Phases: Ms K Dudley
Curriculum Education Social Sciences (History and General Education Specialist Geography) (Grade 4 – 9) Training 156 Deputy Chief ICT and Technology Integration Mr IP Du Preez Specialised Education Visually Impaired/ Hospital Education Support Specialist Schools 159 Deputy Chief Mr IP Du Preez Adapted Curricula (Technical Education Specialised Occupational Schools of Skill Specialist Education Support Curriculum and DCAPS) 131 Deputy Chief Learning Support Programme Mr IP Du Preez Specialised Education Manager Education Support Specialist 146 Placement: Cape Mr IP Du Preez Chief Winelands Education Speech Therapist Education District Therapist Office 144 Chief Placement: Eden & Mr IP Du Preez Education Central Karoo Speech Therapist Therapist Education District Office 145 Chief Placement: Mr IP Du Preez Education Overberg Speech Therapist Therapist Education District Office 143 Chief Placement: Mr IP Du Preez Education Overberg Occupational Therapist Therapist Education District Office 151 Placement: Mr IP Du Preez Chief Overberg Education Physiotherapist Education District Therapist Office 160 Placement: Mr IP Du Preez Education Overberg Psychologist Education District Office 152 Chief Mr IP Du Preez Placement: West Education Physiotherapist Coast Education Therapist District Office 161 Senior Placement: West Mr IP Du Preez Learners with Severe to Education Coast Education Profound Intellectual Disability Specialist District Office
District Office Adver Rank Post Detail District Contact Person t No. 150 Cape Winelands Mr N Petersen Chief Education Circuit Manager Education District Specialist (2 Posts) Office 130 Foundation Phase Subject Cape Winelands Mr N Petersen Senior Education Advisor: English and Education District Specialist Afrikaans (Grade R-3) Office 154 Inter/Sen Phase Subject Mr N Petersen Cape Winelands Senior Education Advisor: Economics and Education District Specialist Management Sciences Office (Grade 7-9) 138 Inter/Sen Phase Subject Cape Winelands Mr N Petersen Senior Education Advisor: Mathematics Education District Specialist (Grade 4-7) Office 134 Cape Winelands Mr N Petersen Senior Education SENFET Phase Subject Advisor Education District Specialist IsiXhosa (Grade 8-12) Office 155 Cape Winelands Mr N Petersen Senior Education Learning Support Advisor Education District Specialist (2 posts) Office 135 Eden and Central Mr J Jonkers Deputy Chief Learning Support Karoo Education Education Specialist Coordinator District Office 139 Eden and Central Mr J Jonkers Deputy Chief Assessment and Examination Karoo Education Education Specialist Coordinator District Office 158 SENFET Phase Subject Metro Central Ms B Robertson Senior Education Advisor: Economics & EMS Education District Specialist (Grade 8-12) Office 137 Metro East Ms L Diamond Senior Education Learning Support Advisor Education District Specialist Office 157 Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Chief Education Circuit Manager Education District Specialist (3 Posts) Office 142 Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Senior Education Senior Phase Subject Advisor: Education District Specialist Mathematics (Grade 7-9) Office 153 Inter/Sen: Phase Subject Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Senior Education Advisor: Natural Sciences Education District Specialist and Technology (Grade 4-7) Office 129 Foundation Phase Subject Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Senior Education Advisor: English and Education District Specialist Afrikaans (Grade R-3) Office 147 Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Senior Education SENFET Subject Advisor: Education District Specialist History (Grade 8-12) Office 140 Metro South Ms C Meyer-Williams Senior Education e-Learning Advisor Education District Specialist Office 136 West Coast Ms A Truter Deputy Chief Learning Support Education District Education Specialist Coordinator Office, Paarl 149 Inter/Sen Phase Subject West Coast Ms A Truter Senior Education Advisor: Social Sciences Education District Specialist (Grade 4-7) Office, Paarl 148 West Coast Ms A Truter Education LOLT: Afrikaans and English Education District Psychologist Office, Piketberg
