Purpose of the position:

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

Workplace of the position:

39 Poplar Street, Belville

Minimum academic qualifications and work experience:

• Appropriate academic and professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of labour law and education law will be advantageous.

Job description and key performance areas:

Please refer to the below link For more information for further details.

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 must be prepared to report to the Western Cape office in Belville for an interview, at their own cost.
• Commencement date: 1 January 2026.
• Applications marked "Professional Officer:  Western Cape" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 12:00 on Sunday,                               16 November 2025.
• 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

Location:

2 7th Street, Arboretum, Bloemfontein

Minimum academic 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 traits:

• 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 refer to the below link "For more information" for further details.

Applications:

• Prospective candidates should apply via email and an abbreviated CV should state the following: qualifications, current position, employer and 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 prepared to report for interviews in Bloemfontein at their own expense
• Commencement of employment: 1 January 2026
• Applications marked "Provincial Secretary: Free State" must reach Mr H Steenkamp by e-mail at hr@saou.co.za, no later than 16:00 on Friday, 21 November 2025
• 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