CLOSING DATE 22/09/2023
Salary Notch: R171 537 per annum (Salary level 4)
Location
REQUIREMENTS: A grade 9 or school leaving certificate and testimonial from principal with one (1) to two (2)
years’ experience in maintaining general work of mechanical maintenance and repairs. A valid driver’s license
(Attach a copy). Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures. Basic knowledge in controlling and
maintaining equipment and grounds, Knowledge in routine inspection of equipment and grounds. Understanding
of Public Administration and Government legislation. Good verbal and writing communication skills. Numerical
Literacy is strongly required. Willingness to work and cater for learners with special education needs. Acknowledge
the unique needs of learners Treat each learner as an individual and respect their differences. Able to create an
accommodative environment to meet the needs of learners. Avoiding use of language that is biased. Ability to
learn.
DUTIES: Supervising the general assistants and serving as a team leader. Ensuring that general assistants sign
the attendance register. Co-ordinating daily activities of general assistants. Support and advising the general
assistants on the execution of their tasks. Perform work inspections. Ensuring the neatness of the buildings and
premises. Training general assistants by means of practical demonstrations/role-play etc. Developing a work
schedule for all activities to be performed. Monitoring leave register of general assistants. Organising meetings
with general assistants and preparing inspection reports for the principal. Maintaining a supply register and
inventory of equipment. Co-ordinating the receiving and storage of stock. Controlling the distribution of equipment
and supplies amongst general assistants. Assisting the administrative clerk in ordering supplies. Sweeping.
Mopping. Dusting. Empty waste bins in classroom. Disinfecting toilets and passageways. Refilling toilet paper
holders. Washing basins and toilets. Removing refuse. Vacuuming. Washing windows. Washing walls and doors.
Polishing floor. Treating pool with chemicals. Cleaning filters and pool surface. Cleaning gutters. Sweeping.
Mopping. Sweeping. Washing, drying and storing dishes. Preparing soil. Applying fertiliser. Planting flowers, grass,
plants and shrubs. Mowing lawn. Trimming hedges. Pruning. Raking leaves. Irrigating garden. Removing waste
and weeds. Applying insecticide. Maintaining all sports fields: Rugby/ soccer/ hockey/ athletic fields. Cricket pitch
and field. Irrigating grounds. Liming of sports fields. seeing to the general condition of cleaning, gardening and
other equipment. Minor repairs to locks, doors, desks, sanitary ware, fencing, sport pavilion etc. Replacing light
bulbs and windows. Doing touch-up painting where necessary. Un-blocking drains. Minor repairs to wheelchairs,
bicycles and walking aids. Locking and unlocking gates. Locking and unlocking classrooms and toilets. Activating
and deactivating alarm system. Ensuring general assistants follow safety rules and regulations as per school’s
safety plan. Storing machinery and equipment. Securing and monitoring access points to the premises. Removing
dangerous objects from grounds. Ensuring safety of playground equipment. Report theft and dangers on the
premises. Ensuring safety equipment is in good working order e.g., fire extinguishers. Providing logistical support
at school functions or events: Ensuring the preparation of hall/ sound system/sport fields/braai facilities. Fulfilling
general assistants’ duties when needed. Assisting in the preparation of the venues for exams.
Vacant Non-Teaching Support staff positions within
schools for Eastern Cape Department of Education
Departmental Advert 01 of 2023/24
Placement date: 06 September 2023
Closing Date: 22 September 2023
Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to
promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates
whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons
with disability and learner disability are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile
by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. In addition, these vacancies give preference to former
special school learners and applicants with disabilities, learner disability and learners from school of skills provided
they meet the minimum requirements and are able to perform all the duties required.
APPLICATIONS: Hand in your application, stating the relevant reference number to the Special School as
indicated below; Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service
department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an
unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated,
comprehensive CV including at least two contactable referees, as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and
ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must
attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a
foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3)
months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
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. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job. All shortlisted candidates will be required to
undergo pre-employment screening. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)
months. All appointed candidates will be required to sign a contract working shifts as per the approved norms and
standards of the department.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications from all racial groups are welcome. However, in making appointments to the
posts the department will give preference to some employment equity target groups based on the
Employment Equity Plan of the Department.