Phase 5 applications for the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) closed on 9 May 2025. Shortlisted applicants are encouraged to prepare several documents which will be required by the schools to finalise their applications.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirmed the interviewing and contracting of applicants will commence on 19 May and the process is expected to conclude on 31 May 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an SMS from the school or Provincial Education Department (PED) inviting them for an interview.
The SMS will be from the schools between 19 and 26 May 2025.
Applicants must provide schools/provincial education departments with several documents if they are invited for an interview.
Documents Needed For Teaching Assistant Jobs
- Certified copy of your ID or passport
- Your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A testimonial (from a former school, local chief, church leader, or previous employer)
- Certified copy of your matric certificate and highest qualification (if you have one).
- Police clearance certificate
It's important to note that matric is not required for several assistant positions.
The programme, which has already created more than one million temporary jobs, will create over 200,000 job opportunities in phase 5.
Successful candidates will earn a R4,000 monthly stipend for six months, plus R30 for data.
Work for successful candidates will begin on 2 June 2025.
