ecdoe.gov.za Special School Based Education Psychologists : Eastern Cape Department

Company Name : Eastern Cape Department Of Education
Job Title : Special School Based Education Psychologists
Department: Human Resource Administration
Location : Zwelitsha
Salary Scale : Grade 2: R 695 682 – R772 110 (Per Annum Inclusive Package)
Closing Date : 14 October 2016

Website : https://web.archive.org/web/20180210091520/http://www.ecdoe.gov.za:80/vacancies/vacancies-for-inclusive-education
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/1369-psychologists.pdf

School Education Psychologists :

Requirements :
** MA in Educational Psychology or equivalent.
** Registration with the Health

Related : Department Of Basic Chief Education Specialist : www.southafricain.com/1204.html

** Professions Council South Africa (HPCSA) as an Educational Psychologist.
** Registration with the South African Council for Education (SACE) where applicable.

** Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in respect of RSA qualified psychologist who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.

** Minimum of nine (9) years’ relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) respect of foreign qualified psychologists, of whom it is not required to perform Community Services, as required in South Africa.

** Knowledge of the education policy on Inclusive Education (White Paper 6) and South African Schools Act will be an added advantage.

** Knowledge of special schools and the support processes provided for learners in specialized settings will be an added advantage.
** Excellent English report writing, which extends into good communication skills in general.
** Competence in budgeting and spending, logical and independent thinking, with the ability to take imitative.

** The ability to manage, organize and drive projects.
** Facilitation and training skills.
** A valid driver’s license.
** Computer literacy

Duties :
** Establish and maintain a psycho-social support service at school level.

** Guide and assist schools in the screening, early identification, assessment and support of barriers to learning that emanate from intellectual, sensory, neurological and developmental impairment, psycho-social disturbances, socioeconomic deprivation etc.

** Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment instruments and procedures taking into account age developmental level, disabling conditions and educational placement.
** Facilitate, monitor and support the implementation of preventative and intervention learner support programmes at school level.

** Arrange and conduct in service training. Establish interdepartmental, community and private medical and paramedical support linkages at school level.
** Support schools as a member of the School Based and District –based Support Team.
** Implement National / Provincial policy on Inclusive Education at school level.
** Perform generic administrative and other functions. Conduct and lead outreach programmes.

Instruction To Candidates :
Note :
** Applications must be submitted on Z83 form with an original signature, obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified qualifications, Identity Document and driver’s license.

** It will be expected of all candidates to be available for interviews on date, time and place as determined by the Department.
** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

** It is the responsibility of applicants with foreign qualifications to submit evaluated qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
** The department of Education welcomes people with disabilities and females are encouraged to apply.
** Please note that communication will be limited to the short-listed candidates only.

NB :
** All details on Z83 must be appropriately completed or the application will not be considered.
** The names of the three references must be submitted.
** Candidates must submit one application for each post being applied for.

** You can regard your application as unsuccessful, if you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date.
** Please forward your application to the relevant District Office for the attention of District Director.
** Addresses and contact details for each District Office are tabulated hereunder.

Enquiries : Mrs. Nt Sipahlanga / Mr. Mm Lokwe (040-6084064/4513).

Contact Address :
Private Bag X0032,
Bhisho. 5605.
Republic Of South Africa