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2021

Memo: Instruction note on the capturing of Education Assistants and General School Assistants on the data management system for the Presidential Education Employment Initiative
DBE Media Release: DBE welcomes participants in second phase of Presidential Education Employment Initiative
ECDOE: Communication Policy
Guide on how to use the Promotion of Access to Information Act PAIA) 2 of 2000, as amended: Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa and seSotho
- Information Regulator's PAIA Manual prepared in terms of Section 14: Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa and seSotho
PPN 2022 Circular 1: Implementation of the Post Provisioning Norms for 2022
Memo: Utilization of GG vehicles during examinations
Teacher Development Instruction 1/2021: Professional Teacher Development Courses scheduled for November 2021 - March 2022
- Training of Trainers
- Teachers in Amathole East and BCM districts
- Teachers in Alfred Nzo East and West & OR Tambo Coastal and Inland districts
- Teachers in Amathole West, Nelson Mandela Bay & Sarah Baartman districts
- Teachers in Chris Hani East and West & Joe Gqabi districts
Communication Channels: Contact details of district and provincial officials
Memo: Induction of EAs and GSAs
Circular 14 of 2021: Learner attendance of classes during examinations
Memo: Compulsory utilization of the SASAMS Financial Module (Module 11)
Memo: Working arrangements during COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Memo: Update on Early Childhood Development (ECD) function shift
Memo: Compulsory disclosure of financial interests
Memo: Disclosure of Gifts, Rewards and Hospitality
Government Gazette 45380: Amended Directions for Schools
Memo: Whole School Evaluation Online Survey +
- Link: https://forms.office.com/r/pds5fTqiiZ
Memo: Resumption of contracting EAs and GAs for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 2
- Contract for EAs
- Contract for GAs
Memo: Temporary Suspension of contracting EAs and GAs for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 2
Memo: Redirection of EAs and GAs for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 2
Memo: Extension of Rural Incentive
Memo: Provincial and National School Sport Championships 2021
Memo: Data for learners that are interested and willing to vaccinate during the examination period
Memo: Reminder of submission of 1st semester reviews for salary level 1 - 12 employees
Memo: Establishment of QLTC structures at district and school levels
DBE Annual Report 2020/2021
Memo: Enabling self-service password reset
Memo: Delay in August and September 2021 Payslips and Payrolls distribution
PRM Circular 2 of 2021: Approval of immovable asset projects to be undertaken at Public Schools
PRM Circular 3 of 2021: Utilisation of Module 14 of SA-SAMS on Physical Resources
BEEI: Appointment Package
DPSA Circular 15 of 2021: Improvement in Conditions of Service for employees on Salary Level 1 - 12 and those covered by OSDs
Memo: Conversion of Nature of Appointment of Temporary Educators to Permanent
Memo: National Nutrition Week and World School Milk Day Competition
EMIS Memo: 12/2021: Notification of SA-SAMS release 21.2.0
Media Briefing: Basic Education Minister ton developments in basic education sector
Presentation: State of Exam System Readiness NSC 2021
Government Gazette 45275: Policy and Criteria for the development, registration and publication of qualifications for the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework
Government Gazette 45275: Policy for the Certification of Candidate Records on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework - Comments invited
Government Gazette 45275: Policy for the re-issue of National Certificates
Memo: Declaration of non-participation by Quintile 4 and 5 schools on phase 2 of the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI)
Memo: Delayed Payment - Salary Adjustment
Memo: Delays in payment of overtime work in special schools and during presidential employment initiative period
Memo: Sanitation appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative objectives and cooperation
Memo: Reques for the return of SIM Cards provided for orientation for Coding and Robotics for teachers and subject advisors + Annexure
Resettlement Policy
Memo: Improvement in Conditions of Service for Employees on Salary Levels 1 - 2 and those covered by Occupation Specific Dispensations (OSDs: Cost of Living Adjustments - 1 April 2021
Memo: Opening and Closing of Schools during COVID-19 Infections
Memo: Adjustment of the Housing Allowance
DBE Media Statement: Release of May/June Second Chance Matric Examination Results
DBE Media Statement: Basic Education and Social Development Departments brief joint sitting of Portfolio Committees on ECD Function Shift
DBE Media Statement: Department of Basic Education to Launch the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Census 2021
Monitoring Instrument for the Writing of 2021 NSC Grade 12 Preparatory Examination
Poster: Corporal Punishment
Poster: Bullying
Newsletter
Report 509: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 25 August 2021
Memo: Working arrangements during Lockdown Risk Adjusted Alert Level 3
Memo: The Implementation of Teaching Practice for Student Teachers
ECDO Newsletter: Sakh'isidima Newsletter - July 2021
Report 502: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 18 August 2021
HRMD Circular 8 of 2021: Auditing of Capped Leave
Advert: Call for applications to participate in the Department of Science and Innovation's National Youth Service Programme
Report 495: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 11 August 2021
Memo: Verification of Learner Tablets
Memo: Training of school-based Admin Clerks
Memo: Status Report on the Implementation of Performance Incentives in respect of IQMS and PMDS for 2020/2021 Performance Cycle
Memo: Review and Development of Departmental Policies for each Area of Operation
Memo: Directive on the use of Attendance Registers in the ECDOE
Government Gazette 44922: Amendment of direction 5A of Directions
Government Gazette 44908: Competition Act: Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the Competition Commission and South African National Association for Specialised Education
Memo: COVID-19 Protocols for HR Document Management System (DMS) Sites
Memo: Head of Department + Memo
PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2021: Salary Adjustment for Public Servants 2021
Memo: Training of Foundation Phase and Grade 7 Teachers on Coding and Robotics Content
Report 480: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 27 July 2021
Bereavement Policy
DBE Circular 4 of 2021: Operational Requirements for school-based educators, therapists, counsellors and psychologists post-basic Education Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
DBE Circular S10 of 2021: Erratum to the Revised Subject Weightings for the FET, Grades 10 - 12 + Annexure A
2021 - 2025 Communications Strategy
Memo: Reopening of schools during COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Alert Level 4
Memo: Disclosure of Gifts, Rewards and Hospitality
Government Gazette 44858: Amended Regulations
Flyer: Woza support for Matrics.
Flyer: Tswelopele support for Gr. R - 11 Learners
Memo: Notice of Lockdown Alert Level 4
Memo: Working Arrangements during COVID-19 Lockdown Alert Level 4
Memo: Reminder of Submission of QMS Mid-year Appraisal Assessment
Memo: Strategic Retreat - 100 Days Management Action Plan
Government Gazette 44779: Amended directions for schools
Government Gazette 44778: Amended Regulations
Government Gazette 44782: Amendment of Notice - POPI Act
Circular 2 of 2021: The Administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools for 2022
DBE Circular S3 of 2021: Vaccination roll-out in the Basic Education Sector in Phase 2 of Government Vaccination Programme
Memo: Vaccination of Personnel in the Basic Education Sector
- List 1
- List 2
- List 3
- List 4
Report 446: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 23 June 2021
Government Gazette 44724: Revised White Paper on Families in South Africa
Memo: Management of Employees with Comorbidities
Government Gazette 44715: Amendment of Regulations
Government Gazette 44713: Proposed Calendar for Public Schools 2023 - Call for Comments
Report 439: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 16 June 2021
Government Gazette 44674: Call for Comments on the Draft Policy for the General Education Certificate (GEC) + Documents
Circular 8 of 2021: Vacant Posts - Closing Date 11 June 2021
Memo: Payment of 1st Tranche Norms and Standards Payments to Public and Independent School + Correction of Payment Date
Circular 5 of 2021: Approval for utilization of Public Schools as Registration and Vaccination Sites + List of Schools
List and Contact Details of Districts� Vaccination Sites
ECDOE Newsletter: Sakh'isidima Newsletter - April 2021
Report 430: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 7 June 2021
Invitation: Youth Day Celebrations
DBE Circular 3 of 2021: Management of institution-based educators with comorbidities during the various adjusted alert levels as per the regulations of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Annexure A
Government Gazette 44632: The 2022 School Calendar for Public Schools
Memo: Delay in March, April and May 2022 Payslips and Payrolls distribution
Memo: Urgent notice to provide meals for extended classes through NSNP
Memo: Final submission of historical overtime and other allowances to support staff in special schools
Circular 1 of 2021/2022: Cost Containment Measures + Template for submission of request for approval of procurement � 2021/22
Report 425: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 2 June 2021
Media Release: New directions on the return to daily attendance of learners in primary schools
Government Gazette 44633: Amended directive on reopening of schools and contact sports
DBE Circular 3 of 2021: Temporary Suspension of Contact Sports (DBE clarifies which sports it classifies as contact sports)
Memo: Disclosure of Relatives
Standard Operating Procedure: The recruitment of institution-based educators (E.g. educators at schools)
Standard Operating Procedure: The recruitment of Public Service Act Employees and Office-based Educators
DBE Circular E11: Grade 12 Technical Mathematics Practical Assessment Tasks (PATS) for 2021: National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations + PATs
Circular 6 of 2020: Unauthorised Overtime in Special Schools
Report 411: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 19 May 2021
Press Release: Contact sports suspended with immediate effect in schools
Memo: Submission of Qualifications + DPSA Memo
Notice: Appointment of Deputy Director Generals
Circular 4 of 2021: Guidelines on Registration and Closure of Public Schools
Report 404: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 12 May 2021
Media Release: The Department of Basic Education is ready to welcome teachers and learners back to school for the second term in 2021
Memo: Guidelines for Contracting in 2021/22 Performance Cycle for Salary Level 1-12 Employees
Government Gazette 44486: Amendment to COVID-19 Directions
EMIS Memo 5/2021: Notification of Release of the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) Version 21.1.1
- Download SA-SAMS Version 21.1.1 here: http://bit.ly/SA-SAMS
Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12
National Assessment Circular 1 of 2021: Implementation of the 2021 Assessment Programme in Mainstream and Special Schools across the General Education and Training (GET) Band
- Foundation Phase Formal Assessment Tasks
- Intermediate Phase Formal Assessment Tasks
- Senior Phase Formal Assessment Tasks
Circular S6 of 2021: Clarity regarding support to schools during the implementation of Occupational Subjects in the Schools of Skill and Piloting of Vocationally Oriented Subjects in Ordinary Schools
DBE Circular S8: Release of revised subject weightings for the FET, Grades 10 - 12
Revised subject weightings for School Based Assessment (SBA) in FET, Grades 10 � 12
DBE Circular E7: Delay in the release of the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) Version 21.1.0 for the Resulting and Reporting of (GET and FET) Learner Performance
Report 376: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 14 April 2021
Government Gazette 44433: Employment of Educators Act: Terms and conditions of employment/re-employment of educators
MEC Gade's 2021/2022 Policy and Budget Speech
Memo: Disclose gifts, rewards and hospitality
Poster: Retrieval of eLearning devices
Memo: Reminder of submission of 2nd half yearly reviews and final assessments for salary levels 1 - 12 employees
Early Learning National Assessments (ELNA)
- Eastern Cape Memorandum
- DBE letter to principals of selected schools
- List of selected schools
Government Gazette 44367: Amendment to COVID-19 Regulations
Report 361: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 30 March 2021
DBE Circular S3 of 2021: Repeal of Life Sciences and Physical Sciences as Proviso for offering Sport and Exercise Science (SPSC)
DBE Circular S4 of 2021: Implementation of the Abridged Version of Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (Caps) Section Four Amendments in Grade 12
Memo: Utilization of National School Nutrition (NSNP) surplus funds to mitigate the impact of hunger during school holidays
- DBE Memo
- Spreadsheet
Government Gazette 44293: Call for Comments to amend the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) to make provision for Coding and Robotics Grades R - 9
- Grades R - 3 Coding and Robotics Draft CAPS document - 19 March 2021
- Grades 4 - 6 Coding and Robotics Draft CAPS document - 19 March 2021
- Grades 7 - 9 Coding and Robotics Draft CAPS document - 19 March 2021
Government Gazette 44339: Amendment of directions regarding School sport Physical Education and Extra-curricular Activities
Memo: Preparations for Basic Education Director General�s Engagement with all Principals of Schools
Instruction Note 56: Retrieval of e-Learning Devices
- Annexure B
DPSA Circular 2 of 2021: State of Disaster COVID-19: Public Service Adjustments to Risk Adjusted Level 1 Regulations
- Provincial Disaster: COVID-19 containment measures in the light of DPSA Circular 2 of 2021
DBE Circular 2 of 2021: Return to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 and the returning of all Educators and Support Staff to schools including those with comorbidities and the cessation of DBE Circular 1 of 2021
Memo: Verification of Scholar Transport Beneficiaries (Quintile 1, 2 and 3 schools)
Departmental Policy: Acting Policy
Government Gazette 44257: National Policy on Students and Community Support Services for Community Education and Training Colleges
Government Gazette 44257: Standards Act - Call for Comments (E.g. swimming pools)
Government Gazette 44257: The Language Policy of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Report 342: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 11 March 2021
Memo: Regular updating of educator qualifications on SASAMS
Memo: Invitation to special school support staff to attend training on hygiene, prevention of personal assistance on pandemic outbreaks and communicable diseases
Government Gazette 44254: Amended National Norms and Standards for School Funding
HRM&D Circular 3 of 2021: Implementation of 2021 educator Post Establishment, placement of educators additional to post establishment and grading of institutions with effect from 1 January 2021
Report 341: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 10 March 2021
Varkey Global Teacher's Awards and a request for teachers to enter the 2021 competition
DBE Circular E3 of 2021: Grade 12 May/June 2021 Examination Timetable
Survey: Global survey for teachers on education for sustainable development and global citizenship education + Link to do the survey: https://bit.ly/UNESCOsurvey2021
ECDOE Newsletter: Sakh'isidima Newsletter - January 2021
Report 334: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 3 March 2021
Government Gazette 44201: Alert Level 1
Memo: Clarification on Degrees and Diplomas registered on Levels 6 and 7 on the NQF Framework for employment in the Public Service
Policy: Information Security Policy
- Also take note of the Guidelines on e-Safety in schools
Training: Training Webinar Series -Assistive Devices and Technology for learners at Full-Service and Mainstream Schools
Report 327: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 24 February 2021
Memo: Management and Containment of COVID-19 at School Hostels
Memo: Retrieval of Tablets and Sim Cards issued to Grade 12 Learners as part of LTSM package during 2020 + Spreadsheet
Report 320: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 17 February 2021
Government Gazette 44154: Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act
Memo: Training of E-Cadres - Education Employment Initiative
Report 314: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 11 February 2021
Instruction Note 55: Exemption from School Attendance + Instruction Note 20
Approved final School Calendar 2021
Government Gazette 44135: The 2021 School Governing Body Elections
Government Gazette 44139: Call for comments on the Admission Policy for ordinary Public Schools
Instruction: Capturing of Education Assistants and General School Assistants on SASAMS
DPSA Circular 10 of 2020: Adjustment of Medical Subsidy for employees on GEMS
Report 313: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 10 February 2021
Memo: Declaration of 8 - 12 February 2021 as provincial training week of Education Assistants and General School Assistants who are placed in Eastern Cape Public Schools
Report 307: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 4 February 2021
Memo: Appointment and Process Details for the Presidential Education Employment Initiative Project for Eastern Cape Department of Education
Memo: Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) in the provision of PPEs to schools
Report 305: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 2 February 2021
Orientation Manual for Education Assistants and General School Assistants in the Basic Education
Request for no fee schools to declare educators, administrators, assistants and general workers who were appointed by the school governing bodies before 1 April 2020 + Excel Spreadsheet (Updated spreadsheet)
Report 300: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 28 January 2021
Instruction Note 54: Feeding of learners 2021
Instruction Note 53: COVID-19 Management in the workplace under Lockdown Alert Level 3 � return back to work arrangements from 1 February 2021 + Individual risk assessment for vulnerable employees
Guidelines for the effective implementation of IQMS for all school-based educators for 2020 assessment year
Report 298: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 26 January 2021
DBE Circular S13 of 2020: Release of the Curriculum Recovery Annual Teaching Plans for 2021 + Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs) for 2021
DBE Circular 1 of 2021: The return of educators and support staff to schools for the 2021 academic year amidst COVID-19 pandemic + Annexure A: Individual risk assessment for vulnerable employees
Instruction Note 50: Return back to work arrangements from 11 January 2021
Instruction Note 51: Provisioning of PPEs for school: January - March 2021
Instruction Note 52: Extension of Instruction Note 50 up to 29 January 2021
Report: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 20 January 2021
Government Gazette 44044: Amendment of regulations - 29 December 2020
Government Gazette 44096: Reopening of schools
HR Circular 2 of 2021: Payment of December 2020 and January 2021 stipends for EAs and GSAs appointed under the BEEI return to work
Memo: Submission for nominations for implementation of training and development programmes of EAs and GSAs
Memo: Return to work and orientation date for EAs and GSAs
Memo: Monitoring tools for attendance and reporting for EAs and GSAs
Memo: NSNP funds for school readiness
Memo: Request for COVID-19 cases and monthly employee wellness reports

2020

DBE Circular S13 of 2020: Release of the Curriculum Recovery Annual Teaching Plans for 2021 (See above at 2021)
Treasury Circular 12 of 2020/21: Conflict of interest - Government employees conducting business with organs of state
High Court Judgement: Rewriting of Mathematics Paper 2 and Physical Sciences Paper 2
Report: Department of Health - Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 8 December 2020
SASAMS End of Year Procedures for 2020
LTSM deliveries to schools for academic year (AY) 2021
A message to schools on identifying and supporting learners at risk of depression and suicide
Letter by SG to all employees
Grade 12: Rewrite Dates
Government Gazette 43964: Amendment of regulations
Government Gazette 43934: Call for comments from stakeholder bodies and members of the public on the draft Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for thirteen new Grade 8 and 9 subjects developed as part of the Three Stream Model to be listed in the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12
- Agricultural Studies
- Ancillary Health Care Studies
- Art and Design
- Civil Technology
- Consumer Studies
- Digital Technology
- Early Childhood Development
- Electrical Technology
- Hairdressing, Beauty and Nail Technology
- Hospitality Studies
- Maintenance and Upholstery
- Mechanical Technology
- Wholesale and Retail Studies
- Template: Download and use this template to comment
Memo - Instruction 49/2020: COVID-19 management in the workplace under lockdown Alert Level 1
Office of the Premier: Measures to minimize the spread of the coronavirus infections in the Eastern Cape provincial administration during national lockdown Alert Level 1
Memo: Bursaries for employees for the 2021 academic year
Memo: Bursaries for unemployed youth for the 2021 academic year
Memo: Development of Policies and Standard Operating Procedures for all directorates
DBE Assessment Circular 7 of 2020: Special Condonation Dispensation for Learners in Grades 4 - 9
Memo: Management Plan for selection of educator assistants and general education assistants in public schools
- Checklist: Appointment Documents - School Support Teams and Educator Assistants
- Form: Employee tax registration form
Government Gazette 43937: National list of occupations in high demand: 2020
Report: Department of Health -Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 23 November 2020
Memo: Review of norms and standards for school funding
Memo: Contact details of district project managers and district project leaders for the Education Employment Initiative
Report: Department of Health -Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2 - 19 November 2020
Circular 11 of 2020: Nomination of beneficiaries for payment of pension benefits in the event of death
Circular 12 of 2020: Nomination of beneficiaries for payment of leave gratuity and pro-rata service bonus in the event of death
Memo: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP)
- NSNP Monitoring
- District financial reconciliation reports
- Utilization of surplus funds
Memo: Non-payment of municipal services
Independent Schools
- Memo: Saving of educator and other assistants posts at government subsidised independent schools
- Template
- Relief Application
Memo: Declaration of educators, administrators, assistants and general workers who were appointed by SGBs before 1 April 2020 + Template
Memo: Manual applications - acceptance of physical application forms from unemployed youth who are unable to register on the Harambee website + Template
Report: Department of Health -Daily Epidemiological Report for SARS-Cov_2
Memo: Directive for implementation of Education Employment Initiative for the Eastern Cape Public Ordinary and Special Schools
Memo: Orientation Plan for Education Employment Initiative
Latest Advert: Recruitment for Unemployed Youth for Presidential Youth Employment Initiative
Checklist: Appointment Documents - School Support Teams and Educator Assistants
Government Gazette 43896: Call for comments on the proposed 2022 school calendar for public schools
Memo: Introduction of Austerity Measures
Memo: Granting of leave during the festive period (Office-based officials)
DBE Circular E31 of 2020: Allowing COVID-19 positive learners to write the combined 2020 November National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination
Protocol on the writing of the 2020 November examinations in compliance with the COVID-19 requirements
DBE Media Release: Departments of Basic Education and Health conclude agreement to ensure COVID-19 positive candidates are allowed to write 2020 matric examinations
DBE Media Release: Department of Basic Education pleased with Day One of matric examinations for class of 2020
Government Gazette 43872: Notice in terms of the Public Service Regulations, 2016: Amendment of Z83 Application for Employment Form
Government Gazette 43872: Call for public comments on the proposed changes to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges programmes
Contract: School Support Teams
Checklist: Appointment Documents - School Support Teams and Educator Assistants
Memo: Directive on the appointment of School Support Teams and Educator Assistants
Memo: Recruitment of Educator Assistants and Other Assistants
Circular 15/2020: Implementation of the Post Provisioning Norms 2021
Government Gazette 43834: Report of the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution
ECDOE Newsletter: Sakh�isidima - September 2020
DBE Circular 1/2020: Admission of learners to public schools
Government Gazette 43826: Amendment of Directions regarding schools - 21 October 2020
Government Gazette 43825: Amendment of Regulations - 21 October 2020
Matrics in Antartica
- Memo to schools: 2020 Antarctica Opportunity
- Letter to principals
- How to enter
- Posters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Government Gazette 43776: Amendment of directions: Sport, Arts and Culture
Memo - Instruction 48/2020: Management and Reporting Protocols of COVID-19 flare-ups at schools
Nelson Mandela Provincial Teacher Development Institute Courses (Port Elizabeth): October 2020
Memo: Submission of reviews for the 2020/2021 Performance Cycle
Government Gazette 43769: Amended 2021 School Calendar for Public Schools
Letter to Stakeholders: Department of Education vows to defend provision of quality public education for vulnerable and needy learners of the Eastern Cape Province
Government Gazette 43730: National Digital and Future Skills Strategy - South Africa
Memo - Urgent Teacher Information needed in preparation for World Teachers' Day Celebrations
Memo - Sitting of Moderation Committee for 2019/2020 Performance Cycle
Departmental Ethics Committee - Roles and Responsibilities
Memo - Instruction 46/2020: Continuation of Feeding
Memo - Instruction 45/2020: Continuation of Feeding
Memo: Extension of educator assistants contract appointment
Adopted PPN 2021: Management Plan for Post Provisioning
Office of the Premier: Provincial Programme of Action 2020/21
Memo - Instruction 47/2020: Return to work of employees who were granted Concession to work from home due to having comorbidities
- Media Statement by DBE
- Speech by President Ramaphosa on 16 September 2020
Government Gazette 43725: Amendment of Regulations - 17 September 2020
CAPS: 2021 CAPS amendments: Abridged Section 4
Revised Standard Operation Procedure for the containment and management of COVID-19 for schools and school communities
Government Gazette 43715: Amendment of Directions
DBE Circular S7: Revised Promotion Requirements for Grades 10 and 11 for the 2020 Academic Year
Government Gazette 43710: Amendment of Directions (ECD Centres, Old Age Homes, etc.)
Government Gazette 43702: Call for Written Submissions on Amendment of the Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12
Government Gazette 43707: Amendment of the ICT COVID-19 Regulations (Zero-rating of educational websites)
Memo: Suspension of Recruitment Processes for Levels 1 - 12 until the finalization of the Placement Process (Migration)
Memo: The administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools
DBE Circular E18: Procedures and Guidelines for the conduct of the final Practical Examinations in CAT and IT - NSC Examination, November 2020
DBE Circular E13: The Management of Marking Relating to the 2020 combined June and November Examination
Memo - Operation Bhatala: Provincial Human Resource Intervention Plan with an Aim of Monitoring and Providing Support to Districts
Memo: Change of Funza Lushaka Screening Form + Form
Memo: Skills profiling for the departmental workforce
DBE Circular E14: 2020 SBA requirements of Technical Sciences (Grades 10 - 12) and Physical Sciences (Grade 10)
- DBE Circular No. E11 of 2020: For all relevant information regarding this document see F06/2020 at http://www.eccurriculum.co.za/Curriculum_Instructions.htm.
Circular 10 of 2020: 2020 Grade 12 Bilingual Trial Examinations
Memo: Implementation of the signed Staff Migration Agreement for office-based employees at salary level 1 - 12 including OSD posts - 2 September 2020
Government Gazette 43667: Amendment of directions regarding Sports, Arts and Culture
Government Gazette 43656: Notice of intention to introduce the Children's Amendment Bill
Virtual Lessons Broadcasting Schedule: August - October 2020
Memo - Instruction 43/2020: National School Nutrition Programme
Provincial Placement Committee Directives to Districts to enable smooth Placement of Learners in High-level Support Programmes in 2021
- Memorandum - 12 August 2020
- Circular 4 of 2018: Guidelines on the Placement of Learners at Special Schools and Full Service Schools
- Circular 13 of 2018: The Administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools
- Circular 20 of 2018: Admission Guidelines to Schools of Skill
- DBE Form 123b
- SNA 1: Assessment and Intervention by Teacher
- SNA 2: Assessment and Intervention by School-based Support Team
- ECDoE/SIAS/SBST �SNA1, 2 & DBE Forms: Record of Learner Support Needs Assessment and Intervention
Memo: Invitation to all Educators to attend Therapeutic Support Webinars starting 25 August 2020 + Link
Memo: Implementation of the signed Staff Migration Agreement for office-based employees at salary level 1 - 12 including OSD posts
Memo - Instruction 44/2020: Appointment of Education Assistants in Schools
Internal Memorandum: Abnormal Appointments Procedure
Government Gazette 43620: Determination of Alert Level 2
Memo: Payment of all outstanding Employee Benefits (Salaries and Exit Benefits)
Memo: Transfer of Funds for School Support Teams
DBE Circular S5 of 2020: Guidelines for the Assessment of Oral Communication for all Official Languages offered in the NSC Examinations
Government Gazette 43616: Extension the National State of Disaster
Memo - Instruction 42/2020: Restriction of visitors to school premises
Memo: Quality and Quantity Checks in the Provision of PPEs to schools
Memo: Management, Care, Control and Maintenance of School Furniture in the Eastern Cape
Memo: Funza Lushaka Recruitment for the 2021 Academic Year
COVID-19
- Memo re Coping Strategies
- Coping Strategies Simplified
- Well-being as Teacher
- Well-being as Learner
- Checklist for Schools
- Memo re Checklists
- Checklists for School Principals, Educators and Parents
SGB Orientation Programme Roll-out Plan
Letter from the SG to Grade 12 Learners (6 August 2020)
Memo: Late Payment of Employee Benefits and Exit Benefits (Template not available)
Letter from SACE to all Music Teachers of South Africa: The PGCE Qualification for Music Teachers
GEMS: 2020 Member Guide
Memo - Instruction 41/2020: Withdrawal of Instruction 39 - Deviations for early phasing in of learners
Government Gazette 43578: Amended directions regarding the re-opening of schools (2 August 2020)
Media Release: Document + Amended 2020 School Calendar
Memo - Progress report on IQMS Persal capturing for 2019 - 2020 IQMS performance cycle
Memo - Guidelines for the effective implementation of PMDS and IQMS for all office-based employees from salary level 1 - 12
Memo - Instruction 40/2020: Feeding of all learners (NSNP)
Guideline on work-from-home-arrangements for educators + User friendly edition
Memo - Instruction 39/2020: Deviations for early phasing in of learners
DBE Circular No. E11 of 2020: Update: For all relevant information regarding this document see F06/2020 at http://www.eccurriculum.co.za/Curriculum_Instructions.htm.
DBE Circular No. S3 of 2020: Update: For all relevant information regarding this document see CM02/2020 at http://www.eccurriculum.co.za/Curriculum_Instructions.htm.
Government Gazette 43558: Victim Support Services Bill (See Section 16 regarding Education)
Memo: Standardization of Data Collection from Schools through the Gov-ERP System
Memo - Weekly Mental Health Webinars + Schedule of Webinars (Please contact Mr L Putter at 0605679657 for more information.)
COVID-19 Posters for Schools:
- School Management Teams
- Teachers
- Support Staff
- Parents
- Learners
Memo - Instruction 36/2020: Suspected infections and confirmed infections for office-based employees
Government Gazette 43510: Re-opening of schools (The Eastern Cape follow the programme of Instruction 37/2020. See the document below.)
Memo - Instruction 37/2020: Phasing in of Grades
DBE Circular No. S4 of 2020: Phasing in of Pre-Grade R
Memo: Processing of stipend for School Support Teams
Memo: Financial disclosure for employees on Salary Level 11 and below
PSCBC Resolution 1/2020: Amendment of Resolution 5/2001 - Annual Leave
Letter from Minister: Amended Directions on Pre-Grade R
Government Gazette 43488: Amendment of directions regarding the re-opening of schools
ASA Circular 36/2020: ASA alignment with Government existing Protocols
Government Gazette 43461: Proclamations - Commencement of certain sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act + The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act
Government Gazette 43465: Directions regarding the re-opening of schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19
Memo: Delegations for the approval of applications for employees with comorbidities
Memo - Instruction 35/2020: Management of certain categories of Public Service Act Employees who have comorbidities + Annexure A
Memo - Instruction 33/2020: Updated - Preparation for the Phase in of Grades R - 3, 6, 10 and 11 Learners
Memo - Instruction 33/2020: Preparation for the Phase in of Grades R - 3, 6, 10 and 11 Learners
Memo - Instruction 32/2020: Feeding of all NSNP learners
Memo - Instruction 31/2020: Amended 2020 School Calendar for Public Schools + Government Gazette
Government Gazette 43413: Directions on zero-rating of websites for Education
G EMS: Payment of COVID-19 pathology laboratory claims
Government Gazette 43431: Amended 2020 School Calendar for Public Schools
Memo - Instruction 30/2020: Accelerated phasing in of learners to schools
Memo - Instruction 29/2020: Restriction of visitors to schools
Memo - Instruction 28/2020: Restriction of visitors to school premises
Memo - Instruction 27/2020: Procedure for the screening of ECDoE employees, and any other person for access to ECDoE premises
Memo - Instruction 26/2020: Management of return to work of office based employees
Memo - Instruction 25/2020: Issuing of Permits to Officials and Learners + Amendment
DPSA Letter to DG: Population Groups at Risk of Contracting Severe COVID-19
Department of Health: Guidelines for Quarantine and Isolation in Relation to Covid-19 Exposure and Infection
Inclusive Education - Social Support Services:
- Guidelines on Psychosocial support services COVID-19
- Additional Psychosocial support services COVID-19
- Informed Consent for TeleHealth Services from Healthcare Professionals
- List of ECDoE Psychologists
- Contact referral mental health and lifelines
- Disastershock - How to cope with the emotional stress of a major disaster
- Special Schools identified as Rescue Centres
Collective Agreement 1 of 2020: Concession Process to follow for Employees with a Comorbidity (COVID-19)
Collective Agreement 1 of 2020: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in terms of the Agreement
National Revised DBE Teaching Plans for 2020:
- DBE Circular S2 of 2020
- The DBE Recovery Plans for all grades and all subjects (Just click this link for all grades mentioned below.)
Memo: Guidelines to Public Schools on School Fees
Memo - Instruction 24/2020: National School Nutrition Programme - Transfer of Funds to Schools
Memo - Instruction 23/2020: Opening of Schools
Memo: Guidelines for completion of Application for Exemption of Learners from School Attendance
Government Gazette 43381: Amendment to Directions regarding the re-opening of schools - June 2020
Memo - Instruction 22/2020: Daily Reporting
DBE Media Release, 31 May 2020: Statement on the Resumption of Duty in the Basic Education Sector
Memo - ETDP-SETA contracts for the Inclusive Education Social Work Interns who are currently placed at Special Schools + Work-based Learning Programme Agreement
Memo - Instruction 21/2020: Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act dated 28 May 2020 (See a copy below.)
Government Gazettes:
- Gazette 43364: Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act - 28 May 2020
- Gazette 43327: Phased in return of learners to schools and various other directives - 29 May 2020
Memo - Instruction 20/2020:Correspondence to Parents and Exemption of School Attendance
Memo: Establishment of Specialist Teams on the development of Support Materials to combat the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning
DBE Guidelines for Schools:
- Coronavirus Orientation Guidelines for schools
- Guidelines for development of school timetables
- Guidelines for schools on maintaining hygiene
Standard Operating Procedures on COVID-19:
- Standard Operating Procedures for teachers, non-teaching staff and learners
- Screening of Learners and Staff in Schools
Memo - Instruction 18/2020: Provisioning of PPEs and Amendment to Instruction 17/2020
Memo - Instruction 17/2020: Opening of Schools
Government Gazettes:
- Gazette 43257: Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Workplaces Covid-19
- Gazette 43258: Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act
Memo: Decentralization of Municipal Services to Schools
Memo: Recruitment and Placement of Unemployed Individuals in Public Ordinary and Special Schools as School Support Teams during COVID-19 + Form
Memo: Acceptable Communication and Collaboration in the Eastern Cape Department of Education
Speech: Minister of Basic Education - 19 May 2020
Coronavirus Orientation Guidelines for Schools: Cover Page + Orientation Guidelines + Powerpoint Presentation (Orientation Manual)
Memo: Notice on new date for payments of transfers to special schools and full-service schools (LSEN learner norms)
Memo - Instruction 16/2020: Temporary exemption of certain school based officials
Memo - Instruction 15/2020: Amendment of Instruction 13/2020 - Opening of the Education Sector and Public Schools
Memo: Establishment of Health and Safety Structures
Memo: Roles and Responsibilities of Health and Safety Officials
Memo - Instruction 14/2020: Curriculum Continuity
Memo - Instruction 13/2020: Opening of the Education Sector and Public Schools + Memo re More Clarity
Information: Educational Resources
Information: Advice to Parents
Memo - Instruction 12/2020: Temporary Exemption of certain School Based Officials
Memo - Instruction 11/2020: Issues of Health and Wellness (COVID-19)
Memo - Instruction 10/2020: Curriculum Support during COVID-19 Lockdown
SABC and DBE launch COVID-19 TV and Radio Curriculum Support Programmes for Learners
Standardisation of the Qualifications for Advertisements for Posts of Deputy and Assistant Directors in the Province
Memo - Instruction 7/2020: National Lockdown by Government for 21 days as Drastic Measure to contain Coronavirus
Memo - Instruction 6/2020: Prevention and Management of Coronavirus
Memo - Instruction 5/2020: General Information
Memo - Instruction 4/2020: Support for Grade 12 learners during March/April Holiday
Memo - Instruction 3/2020: Support for learners during March/April Holiday
Addendum to ECDOE Instruction 2/2020: School-based educators and non-educators
ECDOE Instruction 4/2020: Prevention and Management of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Communication
ECDOE Instruction 3/2020: Prevention and Management of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Ban on Domestic School Events
ECDOE Instruction 2/2020: Prevention and Management of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Closure of Schools
Circulars (Eastern Cape & DBE 1/2020): Prevention and Management of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Containment/Management of COVID-19 for Schools and School Communities
Office-based Employees: Job Profiles/Descriptions
Letter to Principals: School Principals' District Satisfaction Survey
Memo: Revised Management Plan for the Implementation of the Staff Migration Agreement: Level 1 - 12 + Revised Placement Choice Form
Memo & Documents: Youth Action Citizens Programme 2020
Memo: Implementation of the Staff Migration Agreement: Level 1 - 12 (Office-based employees)
- Agreement for Staff Migration to the new Organisational Structure
- Placement Choice Form
Memo: Circulation of SG's letters to Parents and Learners
- Letter to 2020 Grade 12 Learners
- Letter to Parents
Gazette: Draft National Youth Policy 2020 - 2030
Newsletter: Sakh'isidima News January 2020
Memo: Guidelines for effective implementation of PMDS and IQMS for all office-based employees and school admin clerks who are appointed by the ECDoE
Tips for Success - 2020
Memo: Oversight Visit by the Director General: Basic Education, Mr. M .H. Mweli
Memo: Dangerous redundant Infrastructure
Memo: Additional Stationery Requirements - January 2020
Tips for Success