The Eastern Cape Department of Education has introduced an Internship Programme to provide young individuals with valuable experience in the education sector. This initiative invites dynamic candidates to apply for Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship opportunities across various departments, where they will engage with professionals, work on impactful projects, and gain insights into the educational landscape.

The Department encourages aspiring professionals to apply for these Internship opportunities and contribute to developing the education system in the Eastern Cape.

Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship Programme Overview

• Duration: 24 months (2024/25 – 2025/26)

• Eligibility: Unemployed graduates with full qualifications

• Objective: To provide unemployed youth with practical skills and work experience in their respective fields.
• Stipend: R 7,450.62 per month
• Closing Date for Applications: 20 September 2024

Interns will be placed in:

• Schools across all 12 district offices
• Circuit offices
• Head Office (Zwelitsha)

Available Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship

1. Admin Assistant / Finance Clerk / IT Clerk (12 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP01/08/2024
• Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Public Management/Administration, Financial Management, or IT

2. Admin Assistant Internship: Employee Relations & Labour

• Reference Number: DoE-IP02/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo East
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, or Labour Law

3. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant Internship: HR Development (2 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP03/08/2024
• Requirements: Qualifications in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, or Industrial Psychology

4. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant Internship: Performance Management

• Reference Number: DoE-IP04/08/2024
• Requirements: Qualifications in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology

5. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant Internship: HRA & Planning (2 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP05/08/2024
• Requirements: Similar qualifications as above

6. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk Internship: Financial Management

• Reference Number: DoE-IP06/08/2024
• Requirements: ND in Financial Management or BCom in Accounting/Economics

7. Data Capturer/Admin Assistants Internship: Supply Chain Management

• Reference Number: DoE-IP07/08/2024
• Requirements: Qualifications in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

8. Admin Assistant/IT Specialist Assistant: IT

• Reference Number: DoE-IP08/08/2024
• Requirements: Background in Software Development or Communication Networks

9. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champs/Administrators (14 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP09/08/2024
• Requirements: BCom in Accounting or related fields

10. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development (4 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP12/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West

11. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management (2 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP13/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West

12. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HRA & Planning (4 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP14/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West

13. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management (2 Posts)

• Reference Number: DoE-IP15/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West
• Requirements: ND in Financial Management or BCom in Accounting/Economics

14. Data Capturer/Admin Assistants: Supply Chain Management

• Posts: 4
• Reference Number: DoE-IP16/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West
• Requirements:
  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, or Demand Management
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

15. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistants: IT

• Posts: 2
• Reference Number: DoE-IP17/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West
• Requirements:
  • Background in Software Development, Support Systems, or Communication Networks
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

16. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champs/Administrator: CMC

• Posts: 27
• Reference Number: DoE-IP18/08/2024
• Centre: Alfred Nzo West
• Requirements:
  • B Com Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, or Cost Management Accounting
  • Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Administration, Financial Management, or IT
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

17. Admin Assistant: Employee Relations & Labour

• Posts: 1
• Reference Number: DoE-IP19/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations Management, or Labour Law
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

18. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development

• Posts: 4
• Reference Number: DoE-IP20/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Qualification in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Occupational Health & Safety
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

19. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management

• Posts: 2
• Reference Number: DoE-IP21/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Qualification in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, or Industrial Psychology
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

20. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HRA & Planning

• Posts: 4
• Reference Number: DoE-IP22/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Qualification in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Labour Relations
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

21. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management

• Posts: 2
• Reference Number: DoE-IP23/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • ND in Financial Management, BCom in Accounting, Economics, or Cost & Management Accounting
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

22. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Supply Chain Management

• Posts: 4
• Reference Number: DoE-IP24/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, or Demand Management
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

23. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistants: IT

• Posts: 2
• Reference Number: DoE-IP25/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole East
• Requirements:
  • Background in Software Development, Support Systems, or Communication Networks
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

24. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champ/Administrator: CMC

• Posts: 19
• Reference Number: DoE-IP34/08/2024
• Centre: Amathole West
• Requirements:
  • B Com Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, or Cost Management Accounting
  • Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Administration, Financial Management, or IT
• Enquiries: Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

25. Admin Assistant: Employee Relations & Labour

• Ref Number: DoE-IP35/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations Management, Labour Law, or equivalent.
• Enquiries:
  • Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  • Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

26. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development (4 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP36/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Background in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Occupational Health & Safety.

27. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DOE-IP37/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology.

28. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HRA & P (4 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP38/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations.

29. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP39/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • ND in Financial Management, BCom in Accounting/Economics, or Cost & Management Accounting.

30. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: SCM (4 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP40/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, Demand Management.

31. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistant: IT (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP41/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • Software Development, Support System, Communication Networks.

32. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champ/Administrator: CMC (34 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP42/08/2024
• Centre: Buffalo City Metro
• Requirements:
  • BCom in Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, Cost Management Accounting, or relevant degree/diploma in Public Management/Administration/Financial Management/IT.

33. Admin Assistant: Employee Relations & Labour

• Ref Number: DoE-IP43/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations Management, Labour Law, or equivalent.

34. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP44/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, Occupational Health & Safety.

36. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP45/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology.

37. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HRA & P (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP46/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations.

39. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management (2 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP47/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • ND in Financial Management, BCom in Accounting/Economics, or Cost & Management Accounting.

40. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Supply Chain Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP48/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, Demand Management.

41. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistant: IT

• Ref Number: DoE-IP49/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • Software Development, Support System, Communication Networks.

42. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champs/Administrator: CMC (12 Posts)

• Ref Number: DoE-IP50/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani East
• Requirements:
  • BCom in Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, Cost Management Accounting, or relevant degree/diploma in Public Management/Administration/Financial Management/IT.

43. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP55/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani West
• Requirements:
  • ND in Financial Management or BCom in Accounting/Economics/Cost and Management Accounting.
• Enquiries:
  • Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
  • Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

44. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Supply Chain Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP56/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani West
• Requirements:
  • Background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, or Demand Management.

45. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistant: IT

• Ref Number: DoE-IP57/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani West
• Requirements:
  • Experience in Software Development, Support Systems, or Communication Networks.

46. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champ/Administrator: CMC

• Posts Available: 20
• Ref Number: DoE-IP58/08/2024
• Centre: Chris Hani West
• Requirements:
  • BCom in Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, Cost Management Accounting, or relevant degree/diploma in Public Management/Administration/Financial Management/IT.

47. Admin Assistant: Employee Relations & Labour

• Ref Number: DoE-IP59/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations Management, Labour Law, or equivalent.

48. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development

• Posts Available: 2
• Ref Number: DoE-IP60/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Experience in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Occupational Health & Safety.

49. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP61/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Background in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology.

50. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HRA & P

• Posts Available: 2
• Ref Number: DoE-IP62/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Experience in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Labour Relations.

51. Data Capturer/Assistant Finance Clerk: Financial Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP63/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • ND in Financial Management, BCom in Accounting/Economics, or Cost and Management Accounting.

52. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Supply Chain Management

• Ref Number: DoE-IP64/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Transport Economics, or Demand Management.

53. Admin Assistants/IT Specialist Assistant: IT

• Ref Number: DoE-IP65/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • Knowledge in Software Development, Support Systems, or Communication Networks.

54. Circuit Assistant/Audit Champ/Administrator: CMC

• Posts Available: 26
• Ref Number: DoE-IP66/08/2024
• Centre: Joe Gqabi
• Requirements:
  • BCom in Accounting, Finance Internal Audit, Cost Management Accounting, or relevant degree/diploma in Public Management/Administration/Financial Management/IT.

55. Admin Assistant: Employee Relations & Labour

• Posts Available: 3
• Ref Number: DoE-IP67/08/2024
• Centre: Nelson Mandela Bay
• Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations Management, Labour Law, or equivalent.

56. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: HR Development

• Posts Available: 6
• Ref Number: DoE-IP68/08/2024
• Centre: Nelson Mandela Bay
• Requirements:
  • Experience in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology, or Occupational Health & Safety.

57. Data Capturer/Admin Assistant: Performance Management

• Posts Available: 3
• Ref Number: DoE-IP69/08/2024
• Centre: Nelson Mandela Bay
• Requirements:
  • Background in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Industrial Psychology.

Contact Information

• General Enquiries:
  • Mr. N Matika, Tel: 040 608 4200
• e-Recruitment Enquiries:
  • Email: vukile.tokwe@ecdoe.gov.za / anele.rululu@ecdoe.gov.za

Application Instructions for the Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship Programme

Submission Guidelines

• Application Method:
  • Applications must be submitted exclusively via the provincial e-recruitment system.
  • Access the Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship system at:
    • https://ecprov.gov.za
    • https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za
  • The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
• Closing Date:
  • 20 September 2024 for the Department of Education (DoE), Office of the Premier (OTP), and Department of Transport (DoT).

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Application Format

• Forms:
  • Complete a Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021), available from any Public Service Department or online at DPSA.
  • Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae along with the Z83 form.
• Document Submission:
  • Do not submit copies of qualifications or other documents with your application.
  • Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of qualifications before the interview.

Technical Support

• Challenges with e-Recruitment:
  • For technical issues, email: Simphiwe.Mgudlwa@ectransport.gov.za with your ID number, email address, and details of the issue.
  • Do not send CVs to this email; doing so will result in the application being considered lost.

Important Notes

• No Alternative Submissions:
  • Applications via hand delivery, email, fax, or post will not be accepted.
• Documentation Requirements:
  • Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate before the interview.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting:
  • Correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates. If not contacted within six months of the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
• Background Checks:
  • Selected candidates will undergo various checks including criminal record verification, citizenship verification, and qualification checks.
• Probation Period:
  • Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month probation period.

Employment Equity

• Diversity Considerations:
  • The department aims to meet Employment Equity goals, prioritizing gender equity and the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Senior Management Service (SMS) Positions

• Pre-Entry Requirements:
  • Applicants for SMS posts must obtain a pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) from the National School of Government. This certificate is not required at the application stage but must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Competency Assessment:
  • Successful candidates will be assessed using mandated tools to evaluate managerial competencies.

The Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship Programme represents a significant opportunity for young individuals to gain practical experience and make meaningful contributions to the education sector. By applying for these internships, candidates will not only enhance their skills and knowledge but also play a vital role in shaping the future of education in the region.

The Department looks forward to welcoming passionate and driven applicants who are eager to embark on this rewarding journey with the Eastern Cape Department of Education Internship programme and help drive positive change in their communities.