Department of Basic Education (DBE): Education Assistant Opportunities 2025

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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
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