GENERAL WORKERS/CLEANERS 1000POSTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Department of Education in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Females
and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be adhered
to.

APPLICATIONS : Should be directed to Eastern Cape Department of Education, Private Bag X 0032,
Bisho 5605; or Hand deliveries at the Department of Education, Human Resource
Administration, Floor 4, Steve Vukile Tshwete Complex, Zone 6, Zwelitsha. and
enquiries can be directed to Mrs. NT Sipahlanga

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service
department or on the internet at
http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf Z83 which must be fully
completed and signed (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and
should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as
originally SAPS certified copies of all qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also
be attached] and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA
Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her
Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession
of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the
requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been
contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement,
please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be
subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship
verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and
previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes. All SMS appointments are subject to a competency
assessment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge
test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)
months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). NB: It is the departments objective to achieve equitable
representation across race and gender.

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 8/Std6. Good communication skills and Good Customer Care.
Acceptance of responsibility and be able to identify learner needs and strengths.
Acceptance of responsibility. Promote welfare of learners and motivate learners to
build self-esteem. Create opportunities for learners to participate in activities.
Ability to learn. Willingness to work with learners. An understanding of Public
Service principles. Appropriate experience will be an added advantage.

DUTIES : Has a responsibility to clean hostels, classrooms, grounds school facilities and
ablution facilities blocks. Ensure that all facilities i.e. Buildings, grounds, gardens
are well maintained and kept neat and tidy. In the garden dig, fertilize soil, plant
seeds or transplant seedlings by hand, cultivate, spray, harvest fruits and
vegetables. Responsible for the removal of refuse for both hostel and school
premises. General domestic duties, like fixing of broken windows, taps, gutters,
doors, lights etc. Request, purchase and control of cleaning material. Undertake
inspections daily based on the neatness of buildings and premises. Report any
damages to property. Promote and uphold the rights of children. Have patience
and willingness to support learners unconditionally.