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.

Minimum academic qualification and work experience:

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

Personality Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure (adhere to deadlines).
• Credibility, integrity, reliability, attention to detail and neatness.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Respect the privacy requirements of confidential information.
• Responsible behaviour and acceptance of liability.
• Ability to function independently and innovatively.
• Ability to multitask successfully.
• Committed to ongoing learning of appropriate skills and knowledge.

Other job requirements:

• Service delivery will either be conducted from within the relevant province or from the SAOU executive center located in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• The successful candidate must be dynamic and comfortable with presentations and training of groups, and must be able to perform under pressure.
• Possess a valid vehicle driver's license, willing to travel frequently and sometimes be out of town. 

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 August 2026 or as per agreement.
• Applications marked "Professional Officer:  North West" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 12:00 on Sunday, 28 June 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 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:

10 Milner Street, Belgravia, Kimberley

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, be willing to travel frequently and to sometimes overnight.
• Must be prepared to travel long distances alone.
• Sensitivity to and lively interest in Labor Law.
• Sound judgment and proven emotional intelligence.

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 Northern Cape office hours, i.e. 07:45 – 16:15. Overtime is sometimes required.
• The Northern Cape 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.
• The successful candidate will have to have their own reliable transport should this be necessary for travel within Kimberley up to a reasonable radius.

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 Kimberley, at their own expense.
• Applications marked "FTSS: Northern Cape" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 12:00 on Monday, 13 July 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