NORTH WESTDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT

• Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage • The incumbent will function as part of the District-Based Support Team(DBST) with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID) • The job involves travelling and therefore a valid driver's licence is a requirement • The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
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Duties: • As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis • Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the  schools/care centres • Provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families • Monitoring and reporting on these learners' progress • Training caregivers on learning programme for LSPID • 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 • The Incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
 
Enquires: Ms M Bles, tel. 018 388 3315, Ms S.L Tong, tel: 018 389 8152 and Ms E Ntlatleng, tel: 018 389 8152
 
Note: Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo a computer test and will be subjected to a security clearance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Education Psychologist Grade 1: Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
Directorate: Institutional Governance Development and Learner Social Support Services (IGD&LSSS)
Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education
Total salary package: R713 361 +37% in lieu of benefits
• Ref no: EP/2019 
• Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
 
Requirements: • Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist in a relevant registration category, preferably as an Educational Psychologist • Registration with South African Council for Educators (SACE) will be an added advantage • They should have knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies • The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with disability • They should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders • They should able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary • Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage • The incumbent will function as part of the District-Based Support Team with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID) • The job involves travelling and therefore a valid driver's license is a requirement • The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
 
Duties: • As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis • Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/care centres • Provision of therapeutic and psychosocial intervention to learners, teachers/carers and families; monitoring and reporting on these learners' progress; training caregivers on learning programme for LSPID • 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 • Incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
 
Enquires: Ms M Bles, tel: 018 388 3315, Ms SL Tong, tel: 018 389 8131 and Ms E Ntlatleng, tel: 018 389 8152
 
Note: Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo a computer test and will be subjected to a security clearance.
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Education Specialist PL3: Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Institutional Governance Development and Learner Social Support Services (IGD&LSSS)
(3 Year renewable contract)
Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education
Basic salary: R 414 003 + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Ref no: SES/2019 
• Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
 
Requirements: • Applicants must be in possession of a recognised 3 or 4 year qualification which includes professional teacher qualification • They should be registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) as professional educator and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies • The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with disability • They should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating stakeholders • They should able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solving if and when necessary • Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage • The incumbent will function as part of the District-Based Support Team(DBST) with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID) • The job involves travelling and therefore, a valid driver's license is a requirement • The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
 
Duties: • As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of education support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis • Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/care centres • Provision of relevant support to learners and families • Monitoring and reporting on these learners' progress • Training caregivers on learning programme for LSPID • 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 • The incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
 
Enquires: Ms M Bles, tel: 018 388 3315, Ms SL Tong, tel: 018 389 8131 and Ms E Ntlatleng, tel: 018 389 8152
 
Note: Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo a computer test and will be subjected to a security clearance.

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Chief Education Therapist (Physiotherapist) Grade 1: Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
Directorate:  Independent Governance Development and Learner Social Support Services (IGD&LSSS)
Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education
(3 Year renewable contract)
Basic salary: R466 119 + 37% in lieu of benefits.
• Ref no: PHY/2019 
• Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
 
Requirements: • Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist • They have knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies • The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with disability • They should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders • They should able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary • Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage • The incumbent will function as part of the District-Based Support Team(DBST) with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID) • The job involves travelling and therefore a valid driver's licence is a requirement • The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
 
Duties: • As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis • Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/care centres • Provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families • Monitoring and reporting on these learners' progress • Training caregivers on learning programme for LSPID • 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 • The Incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
 
Enquires: Ms M Bles, tel: 018 388 3315, Ms SL Tong, tel: 018 389 8152 and Ms E Ntlatleng, tel: 018 389 8152
 
Note: Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo a computer test and will be subjected to a security clearance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Education Therapist (Speech and Language) Grade 1: Learners with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
Directorate: Institutional Governance Development and Learner Social Support Services (IGD&LSSS)
Sub-Directorate: Inclusive Education
(3 Year renewable contract)
Basic salary: R466 119 + 37% in lieu of benefits
• Ref no: SPEE/2019 
• Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
 
Requirements: • Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Speech and Hearing Therapist • They should be registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE), have knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies • The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with, disability • They should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating stakeholders • They should be able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary • Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage • The incumbent will function as part of the District-based Support Team with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach speech and Language services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID) • The job involves travelling and therefore a valid driver's license is a requirement • The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
 
Duties: • As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis • Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/care centres • Provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families • Monitoring and reporting on these learners' progress • Training caregivers on learning programme for LSPID • 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 • The incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
 
Enquires: Ms M Bles, tel: 018 388 3315, Ms SL Tong, tel: 018 389 8152 and Ms E Ntlatleng, tel: 018 389 8152
 
Note: Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo a test and will be subjected to a security clearance.
 
 
 
The North West Department of Education and Sport Development is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.
 
Note: Applications must be submitted on a EDNW2 form, obtainable from North West Department of Education and Sport Development, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (including full particulars of qualifications, skills, competencies and knowledge). These must be supported by certified copies of educational certificates and Identity Document. If an applicant wishes to withdraw his or her application, it must be done in writing and addressed to the Head of Department. Under no circumstances will the Department accept required application documents through facsimile or e-mail. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability check. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the huge number of applications for posts, acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be done. We will only communicate with candidates to be invited for interviews. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment of position(s).
 
Applications should be sent to Physical address: Taletso Building, Chief Directorate HRM & D, Dr Albert Luthuli Drive, Mmabatho, 2735 or Postal Address: Private Bag x 2044, Mmabatho, 2735 for the attention of Ms Agnes Dithejane tel. (018) 388 4131
 
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments to the advertised posts.
 
Closing date: 15 October 2019
(posted applications must have reached the by 16:30 on this date, otherwise they will not be considered).