Dpsa
Education Psychologist (Grade 1) Lspid: Inclusive Education
Department of Education
Pay
R 907 617 - R 995 592 per year
Location
Chris Hani, Eastern Cape
a government employer is hiring a Education Psychologist (Grade 1) Lspid: Inclusive Education in Chris Hani, Eastern Cape. Public Service. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
Vacancy details
Post
36/85
Salary
R907 617 – R995 592 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
Centre
Chris Hani West District Office
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate qualification and be registered with the HPCSA as an Educational Psychologist. Current registration as an Educational Psychologist with the HPCSA is required, and proof of this registration must be provided. The incumbent must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with disability. They should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders. They should be able to take initiatives, work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary. Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage. The incumbent will function as part 85 of the District-based Support Team with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to care centres and special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID). The job involves travelling and therefore a valid driver’s license is a requirement. The applicant must have advanced computer skills.
Duties
As a member of the transversal team, the incumbent will collaborate with team members in the provision of support to designated schools and care centres on an itinerant basis. Support to be provided will include: Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools/ care centres; provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families; monitoring and reporting on these learners’ progress; training caregivers on the learning programme for LSPID; monitoring and reporting caregivers’ implementation of the learning programme for LSPID; training and supporting teachers on the learning programme for LSPID; monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the learning programme in designated schools and care centres; advocating for access to quality public funded education for LSPID and carrying out administrative functions related to the support provided and ensuring that placement . The Incumbent may also be required to provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed.
Enquiries
Mr. L Putter Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Reference
DOE02/08/2026
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026