EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGIST: ESSS (GRADE 1) REF NO: DOE08/06/2026 Directorate: Education Social Support Services is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Alfred Nzo West | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R907 617 – R995 595 per annum (OSD)
Requirements
- An appropriate, recognized master’s degree in educational psychology and current Registration with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist.
- Knowledge and understanding of all major education and psychology legislation and policies (White Paper 6: Special Needs Education, National Curriculum Statement, South African Schools Act, National Education Policy Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) and HPCSA Code of Ethics).
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills.
- Conflict resolution skills, networking skills and excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Honesty and integrity, Professionalism, Self – driven, Teamwork.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language.
- Knowledge/ Skills: Public Service Act, PFMA, PMDS, Educator’s Employment Act, Children’s Act, White Paper No 6 on Inclusive Education, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Educational Public Service Leadership, Strategic Planning and Transformation, Education Management Development, Research and Development, Management of Diversity, Policy Formulation and Implementation, Leadership skills, Research skills, Co-ordination, Presentation and Facilitation skills, Management skills, Interpersonal skills, Planning and Organizational skills, Problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of the Education Sector will be added advantage.
Duties
- Train teachers, parents and support staff in the early identification of psychological barriers to learning and development.
- Train teachers, parents and support staff to manage learners who have been identified as experiencing psychological barriers to learning and development (e.g.
- Individual Support Plan (ISP) / Group Support Plan (GSP).
- Develop and implement preventative programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Body (SGBs) that address and / or prevent psychological barriers to learning and development.
- Implementation of Inclusive Policies including the Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy.
- Report quarterly on the implementation of psychological programmes for early identification of and interventions relating to barriers for learning and special needs to the Senior Education Psychologist.
- Provide specialized psychological support to strengthen District- and School-Based Support Teams (DBSTs/SBSTs).
- Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
- Maintain annual registration and Continued Professional Development (CPD) training according to HPCSA requirements and conduct psychological interventions and research in accordance with guidelines for professional practice of the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology (Compliance to legislation e.g., Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Children’s Act, etc.).
- Conduct all relevant administrative activities relating to the core mandate of this position.
- Attend district management meetings and inter-departmental meetings, subsistence and travelling claims.
- Performance management (PMDS), Database administration, leave administration, Attending to emails, Budget (PFMA), Procurement, SASAMS, DDD.
Enquiries
Mr. Putter (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected 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. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R907 617 – R995 595 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE : Alfred Nzo West
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate, recognized master’s degree in educational psychology and current Registration with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist.
Knowledge and understanding of all major education and psychology legislation and policies (White Paper 6: Special Needs Education, National
Curriculum Statement, South African Schools Act, National Education Policy
Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) and HPCSA Code of Ethics). Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal
skills. Computer skills. Conflict resolution skills, networking skills and excellent presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure and in a team. A valid driver’s
license. Honesty and integrity, Professionalism, Self – driven, Teamwork. Good communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English
language. Knowledge/ Skills: Public Service Act, PFMA, PMDS, Educator’s
Employment Act, Children’s Act, White Paper No 6 on Inclusive Education,
Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Educational Public Service Leadership,
Strategic Planning and Transformation, Education Management Development,
Research and Development, Management of Diversity, Policy Formulation and
Implementation, Leadership skills, Research skills, Co-ordination, Presentation and Facilitation skills, Management skills, Interpersonal skills, Planning and
Organizational skills, Problem solving skills. Knowledge of the Education
Sector will be added advantage.
DUTIES : Train teachers, parents and support staff in the early identification of psychological barriers to learning and development. Train teachers, parents
and support staff to manage learners who have been identified as experiencing psychological barriers to learning and development (e.g. Individual Support
Plan (ISP) / Group Support Plan (GSP). Develop and implement preventative programmes for learners, parents and School Governing Body (SGBs) that
address and / or prevent psychological barriers to learning and development.
Implementation of Inclusive Policies including the Screening, Identification,
Assessment and Support (SIAS) Policy. Report quarterly on the implementation of psychological programmes for early identification of and
interventions relating to barriers for learning and special needs to the Senior
Education Psychologist. Provide specialized psychological support to strengthen District- and School-Based Support Teams (DBSTs/SBSTs).
Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations. Maintain annual registration and Continued Professional Development (CPD) training
according to HPCSA requirements and conduct psychological interventions and research in accordance with guidelines for professional practice of the
HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology (Compliance to legislation e.g., Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Children’s Act, etc.). Conduct
all relevant administrative activities relating to the core mandate of this position.
Attend district management meetings and inter-departmental meetings, subsistence and travelling claims. Performance management (PMDS),
Database administration, leave administration, Attending to emails, Budget
(PFMA), Procurement, SASAMS, DDD.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Putter (Tel: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.