Department of Education · gauteng
Salary band
R 397 668
Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PS9/2026/02
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Department
Department of Education
Location
Amari Special School - Welkom
Salary
R338 208 – R397 668 per annum, (OSD). Salary notch will be determined taking years of experience after registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker into consideration.
Requirements
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Worker. A relevant 4-year degree in Social Work or an equal Qualification. Valid Driver’s license. Recommendations: Experience of multi-disciplinary teams and project management. Good interpersonal and management skills. Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively. Knowledge of one of the African languages of the region. A qualification in Education and registration with SACE will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Excellent English written and verbal skills. Knowledge of the National Curriculum Statement and White Paper 6. In-depth knowledge of policies governing education in general and inclusive education specifically. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree qualifications.
Duties
Interviewing learners with challenging behaviours, do developmental assessments. Design and implement Individual Development Plans. Render Therapeutic Services. Parental guidance. Connecting with sources and services in the community. Multi professional teamwork. Writing of reports. Practice a sound administrative system. Organize social meetings and assist management.
Enquiries
Mr. G. Erwee Te l . N o: (057) 352 846 157
Notes
Only. Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), as well as originally certified copies of qualifications and an identity document (copies of certified documents will not be accepted). Certification of documents must not be older than six (6) months. Failure to submit all the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record checks, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification verification, and previous employment verification. All shortlisted candidates shall be subjected to a technical exercise intended to test the relevant technical elements and competencies required for the post. The logistics of the assessment will be communicated to candidates by the Department. In accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, all shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service (SMS) posts, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One assessment will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the technical and generic requirem
Teaching posts in South Africa are advertised through provincial departments of education and must be applied for through the relevant provincial education department's HR process, not directly to schools. Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE) is mandatory for all teaching positions. Posts are classified by phase (Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, and FET) and by subject, and your application must match the phase and subject specified in the advert.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 397 668. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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