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Job Title: General School Assistant (GSA) – Sport & Enrichment Assistants (SEA) & Handypersons
Monthly Stipend: R4000
Locations: Multiple Schools Across South Africa (Various Provinces)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Closing Date for Applications: 09 May 2025

Job Description

The Department of Basic Education, in collaboration with participating schools, is offering fixed-term General School Assistant (GSA) positions to support school operations, learner development, and infrastructure maintenance. Successful candidates will be placed in schools across different provinces in South Africa, contributing to a safer and more enriching educational environment.

There are two distinct GSA roles available:

1. Sport and Enrichment Assistants (SEA)

No Matric certificate required (trade certificates are advantageous).

Promote sports, arts, and cultural activities to enhance learner engagement.

Must have a demonstrated passion for youth development in sports, arts, or culture.

2. Handypersons

No Matric certificate required (trade certificates are advantageous).

Assist with maintaining school infrastructure, gardens, and surroundings.

Interest in practical, hands-on work related to school upkeep.

Key Notes for Applicants

• No specific school grade is required – applicants from any grade background are welcome.
• Applications must be submitted via the SAYouth.mobi website before the closing date.

Eligibility Requirements

Youth aged 18–34 (must be 18+ when applying or turning 35 by 31 March 2026).

Must reside within 5km of the school (30km for farm schools).

Only one opportunity per household.

NEET Youth (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) – except those studying teaching via distance/online learning.

No criminal record.

Not receiving any government grants (e.g., SASSA SRD R350), wages, or other stipends.

South African citizens only (valid ID required).

Youth with disabilities must provide a medical certificate.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply via the official SA Youth website (SAYouth.mobi) before the closing date of 09 May 2025. Schools will contact shortlisted applicants for interviews. If not contacted by 31 May 2025, consider the application unsuccessful.

1.Go to SAyouth by clicking the apply button at the bottom

2. Register or login depending on whether you have an account or not

3. Search GSA or General Assistant on the search bar and also add the city of the schools you want to apply for

4. Select the school you want to apply for and click apply

Click below to watch the full video on how to apply

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Why Apply?

• Gain valuable work experience in the education sector.
• Contribute to youth development through sports, arts, and infrastructure support.
• Earn a monthly stipend of R4000.
• Opportunities available nationwide in various provinces.

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in South African schools! Apply now on SAYouth.mobi before 09 May 2025 and help shape the future of young learners.

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(Note: Only eligible candidates will be considered. Fraudulent applications will be disqualified.)