The Department of Basic Education has extended its recruitment deadline for phase two of its Basic Education Employment Initiative and introduced an alternative submission avenue for applicants.<\/p>\n
The recruitment drive, which is now open until 10 October 2021, aims to provide 287,000 young people employment and training opportunities in the education sector.<\/p>\n
The department said that youth between the ages of 18 and 35, who are currently neither in education\/ training nor receiving any form of a government grant, are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n
Candidates selected for placement will have an opportunity to receive training on various skills to equip them for future employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
“Phase II applications were due to close at midnight on 3 October 2021. However, the department has since extended the application period to midnight, 10 October 2021.”<\/p>\n
The department said that the applications for Phase II of the BEEI \u00a0have continued to increase since the applications opened. As of 2 October, in excess of 475,918 young people had applied for multiple positions, with 2,726,117 total applications received.<\/p>\n
“The department would like to take this time to assure the eligible youth that the application process does not work on a first-come, first-served basis; however, all applications must be submitted online by 10 October to be considered for the available opportunities.”<\/p>\n
All successful candidates will be placed in schools for five months, from 1 November 2021 to 31 March 2022, for the following available opportunities:<\/p>\n
How to apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Should applicants receive notice that they have been shortlisted, they will be required to prepare the following documents:<\/p>\n As in phase one, the department said there would be a strong emphasis on training participants to add to their skills set and setting them up for improved employment prospects.<\/p>\n Accessing the BEEI employment opportunities can be done through this\u00a0website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Alternatively, the department has added another web-based\/electronic application form to cope with the demand, which can be accessed here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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