Purpose of the position: 

To a comprehensive support - and trade union service, encompassing all the KPAs, to the SAOU and its members, in consultation with the Provincial Secretary of the province, without being office bound.

Workstation:

No 2 7th Street, Arboretum, Bloemfontein

Minimum academic qualifications and work experience:

• B.Ed. degree or equivalent such as BA (PGCE).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Skilled in establishing relationships with external organisations
• Adaptability
• Acceptance of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks
• Credibility
• Integrity
• Respect
• Confidential handling of private and operational information

Other job requirements:

• The applicant must be a permanent, departmental, post level 1 educator.
• Strong leadership abilities and a proven track record of initiative and achievement within the teaching profession are required.
• The successful candidate must be dynamic and comfortable with presentations and training to groups and must perform well under pressure.
• Possess a valid driver's license, willing to travel frequently, sometimes out of town.
• Must be prepared to travel long distances alone. 

Further particulars:

• The secondment is for the period 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027.
• The appointment is renewable after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's outputs.
• Working hours will be in line with current SAOU office hours, i.e. 07:45 – 16:15. Overtime is sometimes required.
• The Free State Department of Education remains responsible for the successful candidate's salary and other employment benefits, i.e. the person will still be                     regarded as an employee of the Department and will therefore not have to resign. The candidate’s salary and benefits will remain unchanged.
• Basic training will be provided by the SAOU.
• The successful candidate will have to travel frequently and sometimes overnight. Reimbursement in accordance with SAOU's travel allowance policy.
• An official SAOU vehicle will be available for travel where official service is delivered outside the office.

Job description and key performance areas:

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

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply via email and an abridged CV must state the following: qualifications, current position, employer, experience
• The names of three referees, 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 Bloemfontein, at their own expense.
• Applications marked "FTSS: Free State" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 16:00 on Wednesday, 23 September 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 position:

To provide, in consultation with the Head of Professional Services, comprehensive and strategic support, advice and empowerment to SAOU members in the areas of school management and the FET phase, with specific expertise in FET curriculum, assessment, examinations and the NSC examination process.

Workstation:

278 Serene Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria

Minimum educational qualifications and work experience:

• B.Ed. degree or equivalent such as BA (PGCE)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Personal attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Integrity 
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Ability to work independently
• Results orientation
• Attention to detail
• Professional presence

Other job requirements:

• The successful candidate must be dynamic, comfortable with presentations and training to groups, and able to perform well under pressure.
• Possess a valid Code B driver’s licence for manual transmission vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including long-distance travel independently.
• Willingness and ability to stay overnight and spend extended periods away from home as required by the responsibilities of the position

Job description and key performance areas:

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

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply in writing via email. A short CV must be included, containing the following information: qualifications, current position, employer,       experience.
• Applicants should be prepared to travel to Pretoria for an interview at their own expense.
• Commencement date: 1 January 2027 or as per agreement.
• Applications marked "Professional Advisor" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 16:00 on Monday, 28 September 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 position:

To provide a comprehensive support service to the SAOU members which includes representation of members in labour law disputes.  The successful candidate must also be able to present and draft court documents, legal opinions and present training regarding legal aspects.

Workstation:

21 Barton Road, Cotswold, Gqeberha

Minimum educational qualifications and work experience:

• LLB or other relevant legal qualification
• 1 to 3 years in a similar capacity

Personal attributes:

• Integrity
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptability
• Ability to cope with work pressure
• Credibility
• Ability to see tasks through to completion
• Attention to detail and neatness 
• Analytical ability
• Ability to function as a member of a team
• The ability to handle multilingual and multicultural audiences

Other job requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel and be out of town from time to time

Job description and key performance areas:

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

Applications:

• Prospective candidates must apply in writing via email. A short CV must be included, containing the following information: qualifications, current position, employer,       experience.
• Applicants should be prepared to travel to Gqeberha for an interview at their own expense.
• Commencement date: 1 Desember 2026 or as per agreement.
• Applications marked "Junior Legal Advisor" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 16:00 on Monday, 28 September 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