INTERN

Internships and student placements are a great way for aspiring professionals to gain experience and to contribute at the same time.

We host social work students from local and international universities for their practical placements, provide opportunities for students to research advance organisational goals while mentoring aspiring professionals.

Internships are mutually beneficial:  Interns inform and add value to the workplace while gaining practical experience and adding value to their personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

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If you are interested in volunteering please send us your CV and a letter of motivation to volunteer@saep.org or info@saep.org with details of the time you have available and how you are interested in becoming involved.

VOLUNTEER

SAEP hosts volunteers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, and with an amazing variety of skills and interests.

Volunteering at SAEP is a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. It is impossible to list all the ways volunteers can contribute to SAEP so here are just some examples:

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- tertiary student adviser

- tutoring & training

- fund raising & social media/photography

- administration

- helping on hikes, outings & camps

- building & maintenance of ECD centres 

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If you are interested in volunteering please send us your CV and a letter of motivation to volunteer@saep.org with details of the time you have available and how you are interested in becoming involved.

ADVISE

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic Tertiary Support Programme, helping students from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their goals of graduating with a tertiary qualification. Advisers support tertiary students in their personal and academic development through face to face meetings, joint events and electronic check ins.

Mentors must be graduates themselves, understand how to navigate tertiary institutions and commit to support a student for a year. Advisers and students are matched as far as possible according to educational background, career path, and other factors such as geographical location. The ultimate goal is for the students and adviser to have a meaningful, supportive relationship.

Enquiries: sihle@saep.org

SUPPORT SAEP

Your gift, of any amount, creates positive and lasting changes in children's lives through SAEP's programs.
Every rand counts.

Current Vacancies

VACANCY-  Social Worker

South African Education Project seeks to employ a full time Social Worker. The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for supporting students in our Bridging Year and Tertiary Support Programmes (as well as children in pre-school, primary and high school programmes). 

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Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) or higher

• Registration with the SACSSP

• At least 3 years Social Work experience

• Preferred skills in Youth and Group Work, Gender Based Violence, working with Families and Child Protection

• Time management skills

• Work independently and under pressure.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Good administrative and computer skills

• Responsible and accountable

• Self-motivated

• Strengths in teamwork

• Emotional maturity / stability

• Competent in written and spoken IsiXhosa and English. Ability to speak Afrikaans would be an advantage

• Driver’s License

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Participate in the Bridging Recruitment Process

• Scheduling counselling appointments

• Planning and facilitating therapeutic Group Work sessions

• Identifying appropriate community service placements for students

• Developing partnerships

• Responding to queries from other organisations regarding services

• Providing students with career advice

• Assisting students with application to tertiary institutions

• Liaison with supervisors regarding counselling

• Refer clients to other resources where appropriate and report any Child Protection cases

• Ensure follow ups and referrals are made where necessary

• Comprehensive assessment of client needs

Please submit your application (including CV, references and a motivational covering letter) to Tara Appalraju - hr@saep.org

Closing Friday, 30 July 2021