Closing date :22/09/2023
HOSTEL ASSISTANTS (shift working system applicable)
Salary Notch: R147 03 per annum (Salary level 3)
Ref: EDU
Location:
REQUIREMENTS AND KEY COMPETENCES: A grade 9 or school leaving certificate and testimonial from
principal. Proof of being part of PEYI will be an advantage Applicant must be able to communicate, express a clear
willingness, acknowledge, respect, promote and prioritize the welfare of learners with disabilities, have a clear
understanding of Public Service principles which is based on respect, dignity and inclusivity. Upholding the learner
privacy and respect their personal choices.
DUTIES: A hostel assistant in a hostel for learners with special educational needs has multifaceted responsibilities
that revolve around providing care, support, and ensuring a conducive environment for these learners. Duties
encompass various areas, including laundry services, cooking meals, and learner personal care as directed by the
supervisors. Personal care includes assisting learners with special needs in daily activities such as bathing,
dressing, grooming, and toileting, providing mobility support and helping with the use of assistive devices, ensuring
learners are comfortable, well-positioned, and safe. Laundry Services including the washing, drying, and folding
LEARNERS’ clothes and personal items. Kitchen services includes cooking, cleaning and preparing nutritious
meals that cater to learners’ dietary requirements and preferences.
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.