How To Apply for School Assistant Jobs Using SAYouth

The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative implemented as the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) seeks to confront the devastating economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of government’s broader economic recovery agenda. It is a large scale public employment intervention targeting unemployed youth, who are 18 – 35 years old. The intervention also seeks to address the high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa.

A teacher’s assistant is a person who assists a teacher in a classroom setting. The role of a teaching assistant can vary depending on the level of education they are working in, but typically they help the teacher with tasks such as lesson planning, classroom management and student support. In general, the role of a teaching assistant is to support the teacher or professor in delivering quality education to students.

Applications for the Teachers Assistant positions opened on the 26th September 2022. You must apply now so you don’t miss out.

Make sure that you apply on the SAYouth.Mobi website and not on a fake website

How to apply

1. Go to the SAYouth website
2. Register an account
3. Log in with your details
4. In the search bar, you should type ‘school assistant’ or search for the name of the school closest to you
5. A list of jobs available in your area will come up which will also include the opportunity cards for the schools that are closest to you. Only apply at schools that you have easy access to
6. Click the ‘read more’ button which would enable you to see further details about the job
7. If you are interested in the opportunity, click ‘apply now’
8. Follow the prompts and provide the relevant information to complete your application
9. You will then receive confirmation that your application has been successful

Should you be shortlisted, you will be contacted through SMS or a phone call by the school.

If you’re given an interview, you will need to ensure you bring the required documents.

What documents will you need?

• Certified copy of ID
• Matric certificate or other NQF 4 or higher proof of qualification
• CV
• Testimonial letter

SAYouth.mobi is a website and mobile platform that aims to provide information and opportunities for young people in the country. The platform was launched by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) in partnership with the South African government and it is designed to help young people access information and resources related to education, employment, entrepreneurship, health and social development. SAYouth.mobi also provides access to career guidance, job listings and training opportunities. The platform is intended to help young people navigate the challenges of transitioning from school to the workforce and to promote their active participation in the development of the country.