Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) - Phase V

Welcome to BEEI Phase V!
The Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) continues to create meaningful job opportunities for youth in schools across South Africa. If you’re participating in Phase V, this page will guide you through everything you need to know; from how to apply to where to access training and support.
π’ Important: Assistants will start on 1 June 2025, with contracts running for six months until 30 November 2025.
How to Apply
Interested in becoming a BEEI Assistant? Follow these steps:
- Register on SAYouth.mobi β Go to https://sayouth.mobi/Join and create a profile.
- Find opportunities near you β Once registered, job listings matching your location will appear.Β
- Search manually β You can also search by typing the name of a nearby school or searching for “Education Assistant” or “General School Assistant.”Β
- Check Eligibility β Ensure you meet the requirements before applying.
For more details on the application process, visit the FAQs.
Where to Find Training
All BEEI Assistants must register for training on WhatsApp before starting their roles.
π± To begin, send HI to 060 060 3333 on the TeacherConnectchat WhatsApp Bot or click here.
Once registered, weβll guide you to the training thatβs right for your role.
Mandatory Training:
- BEEI Orientation Training: π Start here
- Digify Africa – Online Safety Skills: https://bit.ly/4jpM6mGΒ
- National School Safety Framework (NSSF): https://bit.ly/43P8sct
Role-Based Training:
Youβll be guided to the right content after registering on WhatsApp. This may include:
- Reading Champions
- Curriculum Training β Foundation Phase
- Curriculum Training β Intermediate/Senior Phase
- Curriculum Training β FET Phase
- Care and Support Training
- Handypersons Training
- Workshop and Laboratory Assistant Training – coming soon
- eCadre Training – coming soon
- Sports and Enrichment Training – coming soon
Note: All Assistants have until the end of July to complete their training.
Thereβs still time to learn, grow and shine!
Where to Find Help
If you need assistance, there are multiple ways to get support:
π Website FAQs β Find answers to common questions here.
π WhatsApp FAQs β Get instant answers via the WhatsApp Chatbot.
π Report an Issue β If you’re experiencing challenges, follow the escalation steps.
π Contact DBE β For programme-related queries, email beei@dbe.gov.za.
π Contact eCubed (Training Support) β Email beei@ecubed-dbe.org.
π Join the BEEI Community β Stay connected here.
Stay Updated
BEEI Phase V details are subject to change. Keep checking TeacherConnect and your SAYouth.mobi profile for the latest updates.
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