• Reference Number : REFS/050330
• Directorate : Inclusion and Special Schools
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 907 617 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Palesa Mabusela Tel No: 060 997 2818

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 on Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support [SIAS] and the HPCSA Code of Ethics). Experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders. Be able to take initiative, work under pressure and problem-solving if and when necessary. Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with complex disabilities is required. computer literate. The job involves substantive travelling and therefore a valid driver’s license is a requirement.

Duties :

• Promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with complex disabilities. The incumbent will function as part of the District-based Support Team with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to special care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disabilities (LSPID). Collaborate inter-disciplinary with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and special care centres on an itinerant basis. Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/ special care centres; provision of therapeutic and psychosocial intervention to learners and families; monitoring and reporting on learners’ progress; training caregivers on the learning programme for Learners with Profound Intellectual Disabilities; monitoring and reporting caregivers’ implementation of the learning programme for LSPID; training and supporting teachers, on learning programme for LSPID; monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the learning programme in designated schools and care centres; advocating for access to quality public funded education for LSPID and carrying out administrative functions related to the support provided; Provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). Applicants are required to establish and confirm their criminal record status prior to applying. It means that applicants are legally obliged to disclose any criminal record in full when completing the application form. Non-disclosure, omission, or misrepresentation of such information shall constitute dishonesty, regardless of the age, nature, or severity of the offence. A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. As per DPSA directive on human resources management and development for public service professionalization volume 1, “All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be hand delivered or posted to Head office OR apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/. Please see the address below: HEAD OFFICE [HO] Physical Address: 26 Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 31-07-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.