Purpose of the position:

To provide, in consultation with the Provincial Manager, a comprehensive support and trade union service in relation to all the KPAs to the SAOU office.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

• Appropriate academic and/or professional qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of appropriate work experience
• Proven record of a successful teaching career and/or service delivery 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 provincial SAOU office
• 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:

Please visit the below link For more information for further particulars.

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply by email an abbreviated CV which states the following: qualifications, current position, employer, experience.
• The names of three referees (with email addresses and mobile phone numbers) who can testify about the candidate must be provided. No testimonials are required.
• Applicants must be willing to report for interviews in Gqeberha at their own expense.
• Commencement date: 1 October 2026 or earlier as per agreement.
• Applications marked "Assistant Provincial Manager: Eastern Cape" must reach Mr H Steenkamp by e-mail at hr@saou.co.za no later than 12:00 on Thursday,               20 August 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

Purpose of the internship programme:

• To provide suitably qualified graduates with meaningful workplace experience within the National Office in Gauteng or Provincial Offices in the Free State, Western         Cape and Northern Cape province. 
• The programme aims to provide exposure to the day-to-day operations of SAOU while enhancing the candidates’ practical knowledge and workplace                               competencies.

Academic qualification:

Be in possession of a recognised Diploma in one of the following fields:

• Administration
• Finance
• Marketing
• Law

Terms and conditions of the internship programme:

• A structured 24-month ETDP-SETA internship programme.
• Gain practical work experience in a professional office environment
• Will receive mentorship and skills development.
• Gain exposure to administrative functions within a national organisation
• Needs to be unemployed at the commencement of the internship.
• Must not have previously participated in an ETDP-SETA internship programme.
• Compensation in the form of a monthly stipend of R6 000.
• The internship commmences at 1 September 2026.

Personal attributes and key performance areas:

Please visit the below link For more information for further particulars

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must submit the following: A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and a certified copy of their identity             document
• Applicants must be prepared to report to the National Office or relevant Provincial office for an interview, at their own cost.
• Applications marked “Administrative Internship” must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za no later than 12:00 on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
• You may consider the application unsuccessful if you are not contacted within two weeks of the advertising deadline.
• Enquiries: Mnr H Steenkamp: Tel. 012 436 0900

Purpose of the position:

To provide, in consultation with the Executive Officer of the SAOU, a comprehensive support and trade union service in relation to all the SPAs to members and management structures within the province

Educational qualifications and work experience:

•  Relevant academic and/or professional qualifications
• Proven track record of a successful teaching career and/or service delivery in the trade union sector
• Above-average knowledge of labour law and education law
• Ability to handle collective bargaining on behalf of the province
• Representing members during disciplinary hearings and labour disputes
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum matters

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
• Adaptability
• Acceptance of responsibility
• Good coping skills with pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Credibility
• Integrity
• Respect
• Good conflict management and mediation skills
• Confidential handling of private and operational information

Job description and key performance areas:

Please visit the below link For more information for further particulars.

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply by email an abbreviated CV which states the following: qualifications, current position, employer, experience.
• The names of three referees,with email addresses and mobile phone numbers, who can testify about the candidate must be provided. No testimonials are required.
• Applicants must be willing to report for interviews in Amanzimtoti at their own expense.
• Commencement date: 1 November 2026 or earlier as per agreement.
• Applications marked "Provincial Manager: KwaZulu-Natal" must reach Mr H Steenkamp by e-mail at hr@saou.co.za no later than 12:00 on Tuesday, 25 August           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