Submit CV for Education Assistants (EAs) and General School Assistants (GAs).

The Department of Basic Education is excited to welcome back thousands of unemployed youth through the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI), part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI). This program is designed to create temporary job opportunities for South African youth as Education Assistants (EAs) and General School Assistants (GAs). Applications will be accepted from April 22 to May 9, 2025, with contracts starting on June 2, 2025. This opportunity is exclusively for youth who register via the SA Youth platform.

In terms of job responsibilities, Education Assistants will support teachers in the classroom, prepare teaching materials, assist with administrative tasks, and help improve students’ reading and learning outcomes. Meanwhile, General School Assistants will focus on general maintenance, sanitation, COVID-19 compliance, and ensuring safety and security on school grounds.

Successful applicants will be placed in public schools that are closest to the address they provide in their SA Youth profile. It’s important to note that applicants should not visit schools directly to apply; the only way to submit an application is through the sayouth.mobi platform.

To be eligible for these roles, candidates must meet the following criteria:

– Be a South African citizen
– Aged between 18 and 34 years
– Currently unemployed
– Not engaged in any form of education or training
– Not receiving any government grants (except for the Child Support Grant)
– Not enrolled in any learnership or internship during the contract period
– Live within 5 km of the school they are applying to (or 30 km for farm/rural schools)

Preference will be given to youth who have not previously participated in BEEI programs.

For the role of Education Assistant (EA), responsibilities include:

– Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
– Helping with marking and assessing learners
– Providing reading support and tutoring
– Supporting learners with special education needs
– Organizing classroom activities and materials

Where to Apply?

• All applications are submitted through sayouth.mobi
• You must register and complete your SA Youth profile
• After registration, search for BEEI or Education Assistant/General Assistant opportunities
• Apply for schools located closest to your listed address
• You cannot apply by visiting schools in person

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR SA YOUTH CV

A complete and updated SA Youth profile boosts your chances of selection.

Steps to Update Your Profile:

• Go to https://sayouth.mobi and log in
• Select “SA Youth CV” icon at the bottom right corner
• Update your:
  • Personal details (name, ID, contact info)
  • Location (where you currently live)
  • Qualifications (even if incomplete or in progress)
  • Work experience (including informal, unpaid, or volunteer roles)

APPLICATIONS CHECKLIST

Make sure you meet all requirements before applying:

• ✅ Registered on sayouth.mobi
• ✅ Know your SA Youth password
• ✅ Contact details are accurate and up to date
• ✅ Location is current and correct
• ✅ You have a valid South African bank account
• ✅ You are not currently in education, training, or employment

Important Dates to Remember:

• Applications Open: 22 April 2025
• Applications Close: 9 May 2025 at 23h59
• Interviews Held: 19 – 31 May 2025
• Contract Start Date: 02 June 2025

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