Invitation to Partner in the ENJO Consultants ECD Woman Project
We are thrilled to extend an invitation for your ECD Centre to participate in the transformative ECD Woman Project, an initiative by ENJO Consultants and SDS Sustainability Projects. This project, funded by the Department of Employment and Labour and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) through the Labour Activation Programme, aims to address the shortage of Early Childhood Development Practitioners in South Africa while creating significant employment opportunities.
Project Overview
The ECD Woman Project is designed to train and place 1,500 ECD Practitioners in ECD Centres across Gauteng during the 2024/2025 period. Our broader objective is to train and place 10,000 ECD Practitioners in ECD Centres across various provinces over the next five years. ENJO Consultants, as the accredited training provider, will deliver high-quality training, while SDS Sustainability Projects will manage the project and provide continuous support.
How the Project Works
- Training: Practitioners will undergo training one week per month at designated training sites. The training includes the QCTO Occupational Certificate ECD – Level 4 or the ETDP SETA National Diploma: Early Childhood Development Level 5.
- Practical Experience: Practitioners will be placed at ECD Centres for practical experience during the remaining weeks of each month. This hands-on experience is essential for them to complete their qualifications.
Commitment from ECD Centres
We request your commitment to:
- Contribute R1,000 per month towards the transport costs of the ECD learners.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the trainees during their placement.
- Offer practical work experience to the candidates and potentially employ them full-time at the end of the 12-month training period.
Benefits for ECD Centres
Participating ECD Centres will benefit from:
- Cost-Effective Staffing: Access to well-trained ECD Practitioners at a minimal cost of R1,000 per month for the first 12 months.
- Long-Term Employment: The opportunity to employ qualified and experienced candidates full-time after the training period.
- Support for Government Goals: Inclusion in a project that supports the South African government’s goals to enhance the quality and accessibility of early childhood education.
- Ongoing Support: Regular visits and feedback sessions from our project support team to ensure the smooth integration of trainees.
Exclusive Candidate Recruitment
All candidates will be recruited from the UIF’s employment seekers database. This opportunity is exclusively for those candidates and is not open to any other individuals for training and participation in this project.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We believe that your ECD Centre, with its commitment to quality education, is ideally positioned to benefit from and contribute to this transformative project. The closing date for applications is August 12, 2024. We will not be accepting applications after the deadline.
For applications and questions, please email . Act now to enhance your ECD Centre with highly trained practitioners and be part of a project that is making a significant impact on early childhood education in South Africa.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you.
Warm regards,
Maritza Kruger
ENJO Consultants