APPLICATION TIMELINES
22 April – 09 May 2025 (23h59)
INTERVIEWS
19 May – 31 May 2025
CONTRACT START DATE
02 June 2025
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Education Assistants (EA)
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
Minimum of a matric is required but preference will be given to those with tertiary qualifications, especially in Education.
General School Assistants (GSA)
To help with infrastructure maintenance and cultural activities:
• Handymen/women – maintenance of school infrastructure
• Sports and Enrichment Assistants – lead sport, arts and cultural activities
No matric required.
WHO CAN APPLY?
• SA 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
• This phase is open to youth who were part of phase I, II, III and IV
It doesn’t matter when you apply, as long as you send your application by the due date and time.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Go to sayouth.mobi/p/dbe
SA Youth is free, no data needed.
2. Register on sayouth.mobi
The process will take ~4 mins.
3. If already registered, just log in using the same login details.
4. Once registered, opportunities at the schools nearest to your address will appear, enabling you to apply.
5. No opportunities showing up?
Search for “Education Assistant” or “General Assistant” in the search box.



