Purpose of position: 

To, in consultation with the Provincial Secretary, deliver a comprehensive support and trade union service with regard to fulfilling all the KPAs to the SAOU office.

Workstation:

278 Serene Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria

Minimum education qualifications and work experience:

• Appropriate academic and/or professional qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years appropriate work experience
• Proven record of a successful teaching career and/or service in a trade union
• Good interpersonal relations
• Ability to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English 
• Ability to handle collective bargaining/negotiations on behalf of the SAOU Gauteng 
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum matters
• Management experience will be advantageous

Personal attributes:

• Good negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks
• Credibility
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Acceptance of accountability
• Confidential handling of private and business information
• Must be able to function as a team player

Job description and key performance areas

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Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply by email and an abbreviated CV must state the following: age, qualifications, current position, employer, experience.
• The names of three references (with email addresses and cell phone numbers) who can testify about the candidate must be provided. No testimonials are required.
• Applicants should be prepared to report for interviews in Pretoria at their own expense.
• Commencement date: 1 June 2026 or per earlier agreement.
• Applications marked “Assistant Provincial Secretary: Gauteng” must reach Mr H Steenkamp, by email: hr@saou.co.za, no later than 12:00 on Tuesday,                         31 March 2026.
• You may consider the application unsuccessful if you are not contacted within two weeks of the advertising deadline
• Enquiries: Mr H Steenkamp: Tel 012 436 0900