A temporary educator is an educator who is currently appointed to an approved substantive vacant Post Level 1 post in a temporary capacity for a closed period. This definition does not apply to educators appointed to vacant substantive promotion posts in an acting capacity, or to substitutes appointed in the place of permanently employed educators who are absent from duty, for whatever reason. Please also refer to paragraph 10 hereunder.

Educators, who have already had the opportunity of an extensive career in education, e.g. those who have retired, retired early, been discharged because of illhealth or taken a severance package of whatever nature, are excluded from the measures contained in this minute.

Posts which were advertised in vacancy lists for permanent filling, in line with the 2013 vacancy roster, are also excluded from the measures contained in this minute. However, where the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has formally decided not to fill a post advertised in the Vacancy lists, such a post may also be considered for permanent filling in terms of the measures contained in this minute.

In this regard it is very important to note that the WCED subscribes to the principle of open competition when it comes to the permanent filling of posts on its establishment and the establishments of public institutions in the Western Cape. To this end, posts are regularly advertised in the national newspapers (in the case of office-based posts) and vacancy lists (in the case of office-based posts and posts at educational institutions).

• be professionally qualified for the education profession;
• meet the inherent requirements of the post in which his or her conversion of appointment will be made; and
• be registered with SACE.

Recruitment and Selection Centre
Western Cape Education Department
Private Bag X9183
Cape Town
8000