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FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
 
Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Province through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representativity will receive preference.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
VACANCY PS 6 OF 2020
 
 
Firstly, to the candidature of excess employees who are at a level equivalent to that of the advertised vacancy. Secondly, to the candidature of employees other than those referred to in the above paragraph i.e. non-excess employees and excess employees at lower/ higher levels than that of the advertised vacancy and lastly, to the candidature of non-public servants. All applications must be submitted on a Z.83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, as well as from FSDoE, or the official website: (www.education.fs.gov.za). Applications must be accompanied by original certified, copies of formal and informal qualifications, driver’s license (where specified), South African identity document, or Permanent Resident document and detailed C.V. Separate applications must be submitted for every vacancy. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts. Candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity, according to the Departmental Employment Equity plan and targets, will receive preference. Applicants must clearly quote the relevant reference number on application forms and on the envelope and forward the applications to the address as indicated in the advertisement. 
 
 
N.B.: Please note that: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the procedure outlined above, will lead to an application being rejected. Applicants are informed that applications, copies of qualifications and CVs will not be returned; Applicants who terminated their services with voluntary severance packages may not apply; Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted; salary progression on the salary scales is subject to performance assessment; The FSDoE reserves the right not to fill advertised positions. Applicants educational qualifications will be verified, references will be checked and security clearance/criminal check will be conducted. It is expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the Free State Department of Education. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application had been unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be vetted. This advertisement will also appear on the website of the Department at www.eduation.fs.gov.za 
 
CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2020
 
 
 
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HIV and AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME, INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
 
APPOINTMENT OF EDUCATION CHANGE AGENTS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNIING (ECATL’S) ON A TEMPORARY BASIS UNTIL 31 MARCH 2021.
 
​POST: Education Change Agents For Teaching and Learning:
WORKSTATION: Various schools in Motheo District (Reference No. PS6/2020/01) x 7 posts, Thabo Mofutsanyane District (Reference No. PS6/2020/02) x 19 Posts, Lejweleputswa District (Reference No. PS6/2020/03) x 8 posts, Fezile Dabi District (Reference No. PS6/2020/04) x 9 posts and Xhariep District (Reference No. PS6/2020/05) x 7 posts.
WORKING HOURS: Alternate working hours from 7h30 until 15h30- Weekends and school holidays included when required.
 
MEASURES:
Applications are invited from unemployed youth with Gr 12 to be appointed as Education Change Agents for Teaching and Learning (ECATL) to support schools with the implementation of prevention programs as well as psychosocial challenges experienced by learners.
 
The programme will be school based in township school and preferably applicants must be residing in the towns selected to avoid incurring unnecessary expenses. Therefore an indication of the schools and towns is required for logistical purpose.
 
Applicants must kindly note that the Education Department will not carry any costs incurred by the applicant through travelling to and from the place of residence and the school.
 
All Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, or the website. (www.education.fs.gov.za) Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Grade 12 certificate and SA identity document.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
 Fluent in English Sesotho and/or Afrikaans.
 Minimum 1 years’ experience in training youth/working with youth/Peer Education programmes at schools, churches or reputable organizations and NGO’s.
 Trained as a Child and Youth Care Worker/Auxiliary Social Worker.
 Trained in Life Skills programs/Peer Education Programs.
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Good Language skills
 Person of good character.
 Good facilitation skills
 Report writing skills communicate and liaise effectively with learners and teachers.
 
CONDITIONS
 Applicants are limited to SA citizens only.
 A stipend to be paid to the ECATL’s on a monthly basis according to the evidence or proof of attendance to the program and work.
 ECATL programme does not guarantee contract or full time employment at the end of the programme.
 Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
 Successful candidates will sign an agreement with the Department of Education outlining the conditions and duration of the programme.
 
DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED IN SCHOOLS
 Applicants will be allocated two schools to support, working form Monday to Friday.
 Facilitate the establishment of active Peer Education clubs in schools
 Implementation of Prevention programs
 Support to the School Based Support Team.
 Support teaching and learning through after school sessions. Support to vulnerable learners, orphans, learners who are heading households/absenteeism.
 Offering assistance with homework after school, study skills.
 Support learners and parents with access to services. E.g. Birth certificates, ID
Documents. Accessing of medications or Health services.
 Collaboration with stakeholders.(Government departments, NGO’s)
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. GM Myburgh (051-404 8606)
Applications: Director: HRA, Private Bag X 20565, Bloemfontein, 9301 (Saambou Building, Ground Floor, c/o Aliwal & Charlotte Maxeke Streets, Bloemfontein:
HAND DELIVERED: Please place the applications in the box marked “APPLICATIONS” at the entrance of the building.
 
Applications submitted to the Directorate HIV/AIDS will be disqualified.

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HIV and AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAMME, INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL NEEDS 
 
EDUCATION APPOINTMENT OF COORDINATOR: EDUCATION CHANGE AGENTS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNIING (ECATL) ON A TEMPORARY BASIS UNTIL MARCH 2021.
 
POST: Coordinator: Education Change Agents For Teaching and Learning:
WORKSTATION: District Offices/Schools (Thabo Mofutsanyane District (Reference
PS6/2020/06) x 1 post.
WORKING HOURS: Alternate working hours from 7h30 until 15h30- Weekends and school holidays included when required.
 
MEASURES:
Applications are invited from unemployed youth with Gr 12 to be appointed as Education Change Agents Coordinators for Teaching and Learning (ECATL). The responsibilities of Coordinators will be to monitor and support ECATL’s with the implementation of prevention programs as well as psychosocial challenges experienced by learners.
 
Applicants must kindly note that the Education Department will not carry any costs incurred by the applicant through travelling to and from the place of residence and the school.
 
All Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, or the website. (www.education.fs.gov.za) Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Grade 12 certificate and SA identity document.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Fluent in English Sesotho and/or Afrikaans.
 Minimum 2 years’ experience in training/coordinating youth/peer Education programs in the Department of Education or any other Sector. (Schools, NPO’s and NGO’s.)
 Trained in Life Skills programs/Peer Education Programs, HIV/AIDS/Child & Youth Care Work.
 Trained in Facilitation Skills.
 Trained in Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
 Good Language skills
 Person of good character.
 Good facilitation and coordination skills
 Good managerial, administrative and organizing skills.
 Analytic and report writing skills.
 Communicate and liaise effectively with Provincial, District Offices and Schools.
 Data Capturing and Management
 Computer literate.
 
CONDITIONS
 Applicants are limited to SA citizens only.
 A stipend to be paid to the ECATL’s on a monthly basis according to the evidence or proof of attendance to the program and work.
 ECATL programs does not guarantee a full time employment contract at the end of the program.
 Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
 Successful candidates will sign an agreement with the Department of Education outlining the conditions and duration of the program.
 
DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED IN SCHOOLS
 Conduct regular onsite support visits to ECATL’s at selected schools to monitor support and coordinate activities.
 Monitor and support the establishment of Peer Education Clubs at schools.
 Collaboration with School Based Support Team to support ECATL’s
 Collaboration with stakeholders (Government departments, NGO’s)
 Establish clear communication channels with schools
 Collaboration with school safety committees
 
 
ENQUIRES: Ms. GM Myburgh (051-404 8606)
Applications: Director: HRA, Private Bag X 20565, Bloemfontein, 9301 (Saambou Building, Ground Floor, c/o Aliwal and Charlotte Maxeke Streets, Bloemfontein:
HAND DELIVERED: Please place the applications in the box marked “APPLICATIONS” at the entrance of the building.
 
Applications submitted to the Directorate HIV/AIDS will be disqualified.