Purpose of the position

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

Reporting line

Report to the Provincial Secretary in the Western Cape office

Minimum academic qualifications and work experience

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

Personality traits and and key performance areas

Please refer to the advertisement un the link as provided under "For more information" below.

Further particluars

• The applicant must be a permanent, departmental, post level 1 educator.
• The secondment is for the period 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026.
• The appointment is renewable after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's outputs.
• Working hours will be in line with current SAOU Western Cape office hours, i.e. 07:45 – 16:15. Overtime is sometimes required.
• The Western 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.

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 Belville, at their own expense.
• Applications marked "FTSS: Western Cape" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 12:00 on Friday, 26 September 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

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.

Workstation

39 Poplar Street, Bellville

Minimum educational qualifications and work experience

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

Personality traits and and key performance areas

Please refer to the advertisement un the link as provided under "For more information" below.

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 Friday, 26 September         2025.
• Enquiries: Mnr H Steenkamp: Tel. 012 436 0900

Purpose of the position

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

Reporting line

Report to the Provincial Secretary in the Free State office

Minimum academic qualifications and work experience

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

Personality traits and and key performance areas

Please refer to the advertisement un the link as provided under "For more information" below.

Further particluars

• The applicant must be a permanent, departmental, post level 1 educator.
• The secondment is for the period 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026.
• The appointment is renewable after satisfactory evaluation of the candidate's outputs.
• Working hours will be in line with current SAOU Free State 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.

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             Friday, 3 October 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

Purpose of the position

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

Reporting line

Report to the Provincial Secretary in the Limpopo province

Minimum academic qualifications and work experience

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

Personality traits and and key performance areas

Please refer to the advertisement un the link as provided under "For more information" below.

Further particluars

• The applicant must be a permanent, departmental, post level 1 educator residing in Limpopo.
• The secondment is for the period 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026.
• 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 Limpopo 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 be expected to use his/her own private vehicle for work duties and must be prepared to                 travel frequently and occasionally stay overnight. Reimbursement according to SAOU’s                                                                       travel allowance policy.

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 Pretoria, at their own expense.
• Applications marked "FTSS: Limpopo" must be emailed to Mr H Steenkamp at hr@saou.co.za by no later than 16:00 on               Friday, 3 October 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