Education Officer: Education Ref No. DSD 69/2026 at Western Cape Social Development

Minimum Requirements

• 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. 
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• 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; Continuous Professional Development: Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public service procedures; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Skills needed: Problem solving, sound budgeting, planning, facilitation, influencing and interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Learning and researching; Relating and networking; Adapting and responding to change; Adhering to principles and values; Analysing.