{"id":140,"date":"2019-04-22T00:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T00:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/info\/?p=140"},"modified":"2019-04-22T00:08:33","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T00:08:33","slug":"hclms-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/hclms-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Hclms school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION MINUTE:\u00a0 0001<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>TO:<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/td><td>DEPUTY DIRECTORS-GENERAL, CHIEF DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, HEADS OF ALL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CHAIRPERSONS OF GOVERNING BODIES<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>ISSUING OF THE 2018 VACANCY ROSTERS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong>The purpose of this minute is to communicate the 2018 Vacancy Rosters for institutionbased educators, institution-based public service, office-based educators and officebased public service vacancies in the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>2.<\/td><td><strong>Publication dates<\/strong>The publication dates in respect of the vacancy lists, as well as other important dates, are contained in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/circulars\/minutes17\/CSminutes\/ersc1_17.html#a\">attached<\/a>&nbsp;annexures.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Institution-based educators<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.1<\/td><td>The WCED will issue three vacancy lists for institution-based educators.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.2<\/td><td>The WCED will not have separate vacancy lists for posts at different levels. All vacant posts for institution-based educators must therefore be advertised in the vacancy lists at the earliest opportunity.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.3<\/td><td>Vacancy List 3 will be published as a closed vacancy list for new entrants in respect of post level 1 vacancies.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.4<\/td><td>Applications according to the conversion\/appointment process based on sections 6A and 6B of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/circulars\/minutes17\/CSminutes\/ersc1_17.html#a\">Employment of Educators Act, 1998 (Act 76 of 1998)<\/a>&nbsp;can be submitted throughout the year.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.5<\/td><td>Principals and governing bodies are requested to ensure that advertisements are filled in electronically on the WCED website at&nbsp;<strong>https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za<\/strong>&nbsp;and by the given due date on the draft vacancy list.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>3.6<\/td><td>No forms will be accepted in hard copy. Principals must consult with their circuit managers if they experience problems with the completion of advertisements on the draft vacancy list on the website.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>4.<\/td><td><strong>Office-based educators<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>4.1<\/td><td>The WCED will issue three office-based educator vacancy bulletins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>4.2<\/td><td>Line managers must ensure that advertisements are submitted to the Directorate: Recruitment and Selection by the due dates reflected in the annexure.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>4.3<\/td><td>In the event of failure to adhere to the timeframes, the advertisement will be deferred to the next publication date\/vacancy bulletin.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>4.4<\/td><td>No special vacancy bulletins will be published for posts in respect of office-based educators.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.<\/td><td><strong>Institution-based public servants<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.1<\/td><td>The WCED will issue two vacancy bulletins for institution-based public service promotion posts (general foreman, household supervisors and senior household supervisors).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.2<\/td><td>Vacant\/funded posts will be identified on the WCED\u2019s establishment.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.3<\/td><td>Schools must verify advertising requests through the People Management Practices System (PMPS, previously known as HCLMS) for publication.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.4<\/td><td>In the event of failure to confirm the exclusion of a vacant post, the WCED will include the post in the vacancy bulletin for publication.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>5.5<\/td><td>Requests for conversions of entry-level posts (administration clerks, general assistants and household aids) will not be accepted prior to the publication of a conversion circular.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.<\/td><td><strong>Office-based public servants<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.1<\/td><td>The WCED will issue three office-based public service vacancy bulletins.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.2<\/td><td>Line managers must ensure that advertisements are submitted to the Directorate: Recruitment and Selection by the due dates reflected in the annexure.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.3<\/td><td>In the event of failure to adhere to the timeframes, the advertisement will be deferred to the next publication date\/vacancy bulletin.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.4<\/td><td>Special Vacancy bulletins will be published for senior management posts only.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.5<\/td><td>Executive Committee approval is required for the publication of advertisements, and such approval must be included when an advertisement is submitted.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>6.6<\/td><td>Management plans must be included when the advertisement is submitted.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>7.<\/td><td>Vacancy lists will be circulated by the WCED\u2019s Registry, and can be viewed via the online system which can be accessed via the following links:&nbsp;<strong>https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za<\/strong>&nbsp;or<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/e-recruitment.westerncape.gov.za\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/e-recruitment.westerncape.gov.za\/index.php<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td>8.<\/td><td>The cooperation of all concerned will ensure the successful management of the appointment process and will be much appreciated.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-204171160\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student 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NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary 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Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone 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PurposeThe purpose of this minute is to communicate the 2018 Vacancy Rosters for institutionbased educators, institution-based public service, office-based educators and officebased public\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/hclms-school\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}