The South African Education and Environment Project (SAEP) is a nonprofit organisation working with children and youth at key points in their education, including pre-school, primary, high school, post matric and tertiary. South African Education Project (SAEP) runs an Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme in Philippi, supporting approximately 140 ECD centres to attain and maintain their registration with the Department of Social Development (DSD).
SAEP seeks to appoint a Social Auxiliary Worker to be based in Cape Town.
Employment Type: Contract position
Start Date: As soon as possible until March 2021, after which renewal is based on funding availability and performance.
Responsibilities:
Assessing ECD facilities for DSD registration
Monitoring compliance based on the ECD norms and standards
Facilitate training for ECD centres on registration process and Covid-19 compliance.
Mentor facilities and follow up visits on registration progress
Consultation with ECD and After care facilities in regard to DSD registration
Assist in child protection issues in ECD and After care facilities and refer to DSD
Stakeholders engagement at community level and representing organisation in local ECD platforms
Compile reports
Requirements:
Qualified social auxiliary worker with certificates
Be registered with the SACSSP
Exposure or experience with ECD /After care registration
Proficient in isiXhosa
Mature, able to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and to take initiative
Experience in participatory training and working with adults
Report writing skills
Driver’s licence
Residing in Philippi, Cape Town or surrounding areas
Please submit applications including a cover letter, CV of not more than 3 pages and 3 contactable references to [email protected].
SAW – Social Auxiliary Worker to fill in the DSD funded position of:
ECD Centre Compliance and Registration Officer
For more about the South African Education and Environment Project, refer to www.saep.org