The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with SA Youth, is now recruiting for Phase V of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI-BEEI). This opportunity is aimed at unemployed youth who want to gain valuable experience by working in public schools across South Africa.
Stitpend: R4 000.00 per month (less 1% UIF contribution), plus R30.00 data.
The following Positions are open for applications:
Education Assistants (EA)
Requirements: Minimum of a Grade 12 / Matric is required but preference will be given to those with tertiary qualifications
Responsibilities:
- To assist with teaching & learning in classrooms.
- Curriculum Assistants.
- Reading Champions.
- e-Cadres – ICT integration in classrooms.
- Care & Support Assistants – Psychosocial support.
- Laboratory Assistants
- Workshop Assistants
General School Assistants (GSA)
Requirements: No Grade 12 / Matric required
Responsibilities:
- To help with infrastructure maintenance and cultural activities.
- Handymen/women – maintenance of school infrastructure
- Sports and Enrichment Assistants – lead sport, arts and cultural activities
Who Can Apply?
- South African citizens aged 18 – 34 years old
- Must have a South African bank account
- Must live within 5km of an urban school or within 30km of a farm/rural school
How to Apply
NB. No data is needed to use sayouth.mobi website
Follow these steps to Apply:
- Visit sayouth.mobi
- Register on sayouth.mobi (the process will take +4 minutes)
- If already Registered, simply Log in and Apply
- Once you have Logged in, opportunities at the school nearest to the address you provided will appear, enablig you to apply
- If No opportunities appear, you can search for “Education Assistants” or “General Assistants” in the search box

