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Senior Education Specialist (Lspid): Education Social Support Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Senior education specialist who travels to care centres and special schools to support learners with severe to profound intellectual disability, their families, caregivers and teachers.
- Assess learners with severe to profound intellectual disability in schools and care centres, and support them and their families.
- Train and support caregivers and teachers on the learning programme, and monitor how it is carried out.
- Advocate for access to quality public-funded education and help place out-of-school children in schools.
- Must hold a recognised 3- or 4-year qualification that includes a professional teacher qualification, and be registered with SACE.
- Must have 5 years' experience in education, in-depth knowledge of education law and policy, and advanced computer skills.
- The job involves travel, so a valid driver's licence is required. Shortlisted candidates must sit a test and undergo security clearance.
- Enquiries: Mr. L Putter, (040) 608 4200 or erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Reference DOE12/08/2026. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a recognised 3- or 4-year qualification which includes a professional teacher qualification.
- They should be registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) as professional educator and have 5 years’ experience in the educational field.
- The incumbent must 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 with stakeholders.
- They should be able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary.
- Experience in co- ordinating 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 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 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 the 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 including placement of out of school children in schools.
- The incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
Mr. L Putter Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes from the department
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a test and will be subjected to security clearance.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 89 · open the PDF
POST 36/90: SENIOR EDUCATION SPECIALIST (LSPID): EDUCATION SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: DOE12/08/2026 SALARY: R535 146 – R1 183 578 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Chris Hani West District Office REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of a recognised 3- or 4-year qualification which includes a professional teacher qualification. They should be registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) as professional educator and have 5 years’ experience in the educational field. The incumbent must 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 with stakeholders. They should be able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary. Experience in co- ordinating 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 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 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 the 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 including placement of out of school children in schools. The incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed. ENQUIRIES: Mr. L Putter Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a test and will be subjected to security clearance.