DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
POST: DEAF COUNSELOR: SEN SCHOOL SOCIAL SUPPORT
REF NO: K11/171
SALARY: R127 851 per annum
CENTRE: Special School social support – Nkangala
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Certificate, as well as training in Sign Language or deaf education and – culture or relevant training or qualification. Knowledge and experience of rehabilitation programs. Computer literacy.
DUTIES: Render a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for deaf learners. Offer
individual and group counseling on a variety of issues that may include abuse,
unhappiness, stress, anger, personal development, friendship skills, assertiveness
and school success. Provide personal and educational counseling and assistance
for deaf learners. Serve as a relay interpreter during counseling services for deaf
learners and educators. Consult with parents and families for deaf learners to give
appropriate information and support. Serve as a learning support educator.
Develop an in-service training programme for educators on Sign Language.
Provide the above services to at least 20 neighbouring SEN Institutions regularly.
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Masilela, Tel no: (013) 947 1788
APPLICATIONS: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200 or applications may also be placed in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Building 5 of the Riverside Government Complex.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr. G Mathebula, HR Provisioning
NOTE: Applications should be submitted on Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV, originally certified copies (not older than three months) of all qualifications and RSA ID-document, as well as valid driver’s license where
required. Please note that a passport or driver’s license will not be accepted in lieu
of an Identity document. Failure to attach the requested documents will result in
your application not being considered. A complete set of application documents
should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please
ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post
Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered.
Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they
are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of
form Z83. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved
Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department
reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the
right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing
of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting
process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga
Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement,
applicants must assume that their application was not successful
