Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/398
EDUCATION OFFICER: EDUCATION
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 57–58
- Circular Post
- 32/398
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DSD 69/2026 (2-Year Contract Posts available in Various Locations)
- Salary information
- R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
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.
- 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.
Duties
- 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.
Enquiries
Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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 from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/398 : EDUCATION OFFICER: EDUCATION REF NO: DSD 69/2026 (2-Year Contract Posts available in Various Locations)
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
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. 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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
NOTE : 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 from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
Contact the helpline at 086 137 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
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. 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.
DUTIES : 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman Tel No: (021) 826 6040
NOTE : 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 from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
Contact the helpline at 086 137 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026