• Reference Number : refs/020599
• Directorate : Sub-directorate: Education Support
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 827 211 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Bertha Mlotshwa TEL: (016) 594 9207

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.

Duties :

• Comment on and implement policy, manage and expand inclusive education support services. Conduct psycho-educational assessments write appropriate reports and provide feedback on assessments conducted. Be an active member of the District Based Support Team (DBST), facilitate appropriate placements for learners, design and develop learning and developmental programmes including intervention programmes and Individual Support Plans for learners experiencing barriers to learning. Monitor and support implementation of development programmes. Support and facilitate specific placement of learners e.g. learners in Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC), Member of the Executive Council (MEC) and Head of Department (HOD) Appeals as well as complaints. Co-ordinate intervene and close cases within the prescribed timeframes. Liaise with other relevant stakeholders and provide psycho-social support, conduct counselling and therapeutic intervention, co-ordinate and conduct debriefing, monitor and support learners in diversion programmes. Arrange for rehabilitation programmes for learners whose expulsion has been suspended as mandated by the Head of Department. Identify appropriate assessment tools for procurement and mediation. Submit statistics and reports on a monthly and quarterly basis as required. Provide specialist support to all Public Schools including Full-Service Schools and Special Schools Resource Centres. Work within a team supporting the clusters and reporting to the Circuit manager as well as the EOS directorate. Be competent in issuing Learner with Special Educational Needs (LSEN) numbers and have thorough knowledge of the category of disabilities. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team using an eco-systemic approach. Liaise with colleagues in other districts to facilitate cross-district transfers to special schools.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this 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 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) and a detailed CV is required. 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. 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. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance. 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. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical Address: Sebokeng College 6 Samuel Street; Zone 18, SEBOKENG Postal Address: Private Bag X067, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Sedibeng West

Closing Date : 07-06-2024

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.