Senior Education Specialist (Lspid): Education Social Support Services

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Senior Education Specialist (Lspid): Education Social Support Services, based in Chris Hani West District Office. This is a permanent post, paying R535,146 – R1,183,578 a year. 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. Reference number to quote: DOE12/08/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a test and will be subjected to security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 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 licence is a requirement.
• The applicant must have advanced computer skills.