EDUCATION OFFICER: EDUCATION

Job Overview

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government, is hiring an Education Officer on a 2-year contract basis across various locations. Candidates require an appropriate 3-year post-school qualification, professional registration with SACE as an educator, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's licence. Key duties involve implementing educational programmes aligned with curriculum and legislation, enforcing facility safety and development policies, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining continuous professional development. Remuneration is set at R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08).

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year post-school qualification
• Registration with SACE as a professional educator
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Educationalist/Educator
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence (People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply)
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, public service procedures, labour relations, financial management, project management, and policy interpretation
• Skills in problem solving, sound budgeting, planning, facilitation, influencing, interpersonal relations, written and verbal communication, planning and organising, learning and researching, relating and networking, adapting to change, adhering to principles and values, and analysing

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement Educational Programmes at Facilities in Accordance with Curriculum Requirements and Departmental Legislation
• Implement facility policies and procedures to enhance safe care/custody and development of residents (MDT, incident reporting, behaviour management, unauthorised articles, etc.)
• Perform administrative functions
• Engage in Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields

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