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title: What are the requirements for each role?
description: "**Education Assistants (EAs):** ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Reading Champions – Passed any South African Language as a subject at Matric level and have an interest in reading. An NQF level 6 or 7 qualification will be an added advantage. Passed English with at…"
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/what-are-the-requirements-for-each-role/"
updated: "2025-04-24"
category: BEEI / Basic Education Employment Initiative / Jobs, Roles, and Placements
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# What are the requirements for each role?

**Education Assistants (EAs):**

![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Reading Champions – Passed any South African Language as a subject at Matric level and have an interest in reading. An NQF level 6 or 7 qualification will be an added advantage. Passed English with at least 40% in Matric.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) E-Cadres (ICT Assistants) – Provide ICT Technical support to Teachers and Learners. Passed IT in Matric with at least 40% OR Hold an IT qualification or certificate.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Curriculum Assistants – Minimum of an NQF Level 4 qualification, however, an NQF Level 7 above will be an added advantage. Pass the specific subject that they would be supporting the Teacher on at Matric with 60% and above level 5-7 pass.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Care & Support Assistants (CSA) – Should be attached to a Life Orientation teacher. Passed Matric. A passion for youth care and support. Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications in Social Services, Child and Youth Care Work, or Psychology.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Laboratory Assistants – Should have a Matric certificate with Science subjects and Mathematics. Bachelor’s/Diploma with Science Subjects.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Workshop Assistants – Passed Engineering subjects at Matric level (preferably from a Technical High School).

**General School Assistants (GSAs):**

![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Sports & Enrichment Assistants (SEA) – No Matric needed. Must have a passion for sports, arts, or culture. Experience in coaching or creative activities is an advantage.
 ![✔](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/svg/2714.svg) Handymen/Women – No Matric needed. A trade certificate OR experience in infrastructure maintenance or repairs is an advantage.