Curriculum


The circulars listed below were issued since 2000. Memoranda released since 2013 are also listed below. Memoranda released from 2005 - 2012 are available here.
Circulars 2000 - 2011: https://bit.ly/circulars2000-2011
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2024	Memo: Reminder on Submissions of Annual Appraisal for 2024 + Checklist Memo: Continuing Grade 12 Learner Support Poster: Citizen Care Services Memo: Auditing of Capped Leave accrued before June 2000 Memo: Grade Progression in terms of PSCBC Resolution 3 of 2009 Levels 1 - 12 Memo: Closure of Department from 13 December 2024 to 2 January 2025 Circular 7 of 2024: Update on the LTSM deliveries and the Norms and Standards transfers 2025 Education Bursaries for Employees + Form 2025 Education Bursaries for Unemployed Youth + Form Procedural Manual for the Assessment and Examination of Learners who experience Barriers to Assessment from Grade R to 12 Memo: ECDoE concern with the prevalence of food related food poisoning and related deaths Memo: Appointment of substitutes/relief teachers for teachers on Temporary Incapacity Leave Memo: Training on Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement (PILIR) + More info on the Training DBE Circular S15 of 2024: Retention 0f Grades R - 12 2023/2024 Annual Teaching Plans, including Revised Weightings for School Based Assessment and Examinations for the 2025 Academic Year + DBE Circular S33 of 2022 DBE Circular S16 of 2024: Extension of the Pilot for Vocationally and Occupationally Oriented Subjects in Ordinary Schools and Approved Schools of Skill for 2025 Memo: Procurement of the National School Nutrition Project (NSNP) - six months period (October 2024 - March 2025) Development and Review of Departmental Policies Annual Report of the Department of Basic Education Memo: LastPush Program and Links for Grade 12 Virtual Lessons and Youtube Channel Schedule: October/November 2024 Memo: Delay in disbursement of the National School Nutrition Programme, Third Tranche Government Gazette 51258: Basic Education Laws Amendment Act 32 of 2024 (BELA) Memo: Observing 5 October as World Teachers' Day Memo: Policy guidelines on the registration of public schools, curriculum extensions and the change of school names Memo: Provision of clarity regarding which categories of officials should submit Security Clearance Forms Memo: Withdrawal of memo on the distribution of laptops Memo: Phase 2 Laptop Distribution Government Gazette 51202: Amendments to the Rules of the Government Employees Pension Law OTP Circular 1 of 2024: Managing PAM Act Offences (Officials doing business with the state is now a criminal offence.) Government Gazette 51139: Amendments to the Government Employees Pension Law Process of the review of the Organisational Structure Memo: Update on Payment of Pay Progression to qualifying office- and school-based Educators and Publice Service Employees, SL 2 - 12 Memo: Nomination of beneficiaries: Payment of Pension Benefits in the event of death Memo: Nomination of beneficiaries by an employee for the payment of Leave Gratuity Reminder to disclose gifts, rewards, hospitality and relatives Webinar Invitation: Two-Pot Retirement System Memo: Update on Payment of QMS to qualifying school-based Educators Memo: Vetting of Educators and Public Service Staff Webinar Invitation: Two-Pot Retirement System Information Brochure: Two-Pot Retirement System Memo: Phase 2 Laptop Distribution Curriculum Instruction 5/2024: Provision of Foundation Phase Graded Readers Speech: Keynote Address by Minister Siviwe Gwarube on the Basic Education Budget Vote Speech for the 2024/25, 15 July 2024 Memo: Submission of financial disclosures for ASD and OSD officials on salary levels 9 and 10. Memo: Review of Organisational Structure Memo: Archival/Non-archival/Disposal of Departmental Documents Reminder: Directive on the use of Attendance Registers Memo: Methods to tax Service Bonus on PERSAL Circular 3 (Revised): Learner Admissions for 2025 year of schooling Circular 6: Update on the current LTSM procurement and Norms and Standards Funding Participation in the NSNP Best School and District Awards Memo: Professional Development - Moodle Training Memo: Improvement in Conditions of Service - Special Leave Government Gazette 50767: Approval for the amendments to the Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12 to provide for the listing of Coding and Robotics Grades R - 9 + The CAPS documents are available here. Government Gazette 50880: Cost of Living Adjustment Government Gazette 50876: Regulations relating to minimum uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure Memo: Final reminder for submission of Annual Reviews and Contracts Government Gazette 50768: Approval for the amendments to the Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12 to provide for the listing of Coding and Robotics Grades R - 9 + The CAPS documents are available here. Memo: ICT Laptop Distribution Postponed Memo: Payment of 1st Tranche 2024/2025 for Public Ordinary Schools Government Gazette 50724: Regulations relating to minimum uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure Memo: Transfer of educators within the Province for academic year 2024: March 2024 - September 2024 Memo: Leave Management: Utilization of leave credits Leave cycle ending 30 June 2024) Compulsory training and development self-nomination for all employees: Admin Officers, Senior Admin Officers, School Admin Clerks CESs, DCESs, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, CFO CMC Heads, Circuit Managers, Senior Education Specialists Memo: Access to schools designated as voting sites Government Gazette 50648: Call for written submissions to streamline Regulations for the ECD Sector Government Gazette 50645: Call for written comments on the Draft Articulation Policy within the General and Further Education Qualifications Sub-Framework... Memo: Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 Circular 4 of 2024: General Government Notices regarding merging, closure and realignment of schools Government Gazette Notice 5087 Government Gazette Notice 5089 School Sign Board Branding Guidelines Memo: Update on Scholar Transport 2 May Strike Action Government Gazette 5058: Amendment of Rules of the GEPF - Funeral Benefit Memo: NSNP 1st Tranche Payment Memo: Threat of pending total shutdown by the taxi industry DPSA Circular 2 of 2024: Annual revision of subsistance and camping allowance Curriculum Instruction F02/2024: Implementation of Grade 10 - 12 School Based Assessment and Management Plan Curriculum Instruction CD02/2024: Implementation of Grade 1 - 9 School Based Assessment Annexures A,B and C which are referred to, are available in Assessment Instruction 23/2023 at https://www.ecexams.co.za/2023_Assessment_Instructions.htm Circular 3 of 2024: Learner Admissions for 2025 year of schooling Memo: NSNP Business Plan Implementation Guide for 2024/2025 Memo: NSNP Management Plans for funds transferred to schools for procurement of protective clothing of volunteer food handlers Memo: Allocation of 264 Grade R Post Level 1 under Programme 5 - 2024 Academic Year Memo: Recruitment of Learner Support Agents, Learner Support Agents Supervisors and Social Work Graduates for the 2024/2025 Financial Year Memo: Payment of LAIS 1st Push Programme Memo: Payment of 2nd Tranche 2023/2024 Mop-Ups Memo: June/July Holiday Trainings OTP Letter: Prohibition of Officials from conducting Business with an Organ of State and Removal of Employees from the e-Disclosure System Memo: Appointment of School-Based Promotion Posts regarding SACE registration Circular 2 of 2024: Policy Guidelines on the registration of public schools, curriculum extensions and change of school names Memo: National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP): Continuation of feeding: April 2024 Memo: Scholar Transport Information Management in Schools Memo: Guidelines for Recruitment and Placement of Interns + Management Plan Memo: Physical Verification of Laptops Provincial Government Gazette 5054: Eastern Cape Regulations for the Elections of School Governing Bodies for Public Schools + All Forms Audit Circular 1 of 2024: 2023/2024 Regularity Audit Management Circular Memo: Invitation to a virtual training session on 2024 School Governing Body elections Memo: QMS - Final Reminder for submission of 2023 composite score sheets Government Gazette 50057: Amended national norms and standards for school funding Media Statement: EXCO approves scholar transport interim budget relief Memo: Request to all Principals to update Educator Qualifications for the Annual Audit Improvement Plan Memo: Appointment of Acting Head of Department Office of the HOD Instruction CD01/2024: Director General's Provincial Engagement with the Eastern Cape Department of Education on 6 February 2024 + Programme
2023	Circular 11 of 2023: Cost containment measures Memo: Nomination for Batho Pele Awards Memo: Application for Subsidized Vehicles Memo: Total shut down of GG vehicles Memo: General approval for the use of school facilities and staff by the IEC Memo: Postponement and Rescheduling of ECD Training Curriculum Instruction CD: 03 /11/2023: Submission of School Reading Policies Memo: Provincial guidelines for effective implementation of bursary programme for all continuing bursary awardees and new applicants for 2024 academic year GEMS: Understanding epilepsy GEMS: Prevent Lung Cancer and Breathe Better DBE Circular S27 of 2023: Amendment to the 2023 School Calendar Memo: Management Plan for School Readiness Opening - January 2024 + Checklist School Principal's Handbook Government Gazette 49659: Amendment: General Regulations regarding Children Government Gazette 49646: Policy and Criteria for Credit Accumulation and Transfer Circular 6 of 2023: Prohibition of the use of School Bank Cards Circular 7 of 2023: Update on the LTSM deliveries for 2024 and Norms and Standards Funding BELA Bill: Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill Mathew Goniwe Bursaries Flyer: Remote learning platforms Memo: Remote learning - Nov/Dec Virtual Lesson Broadcast Support (Schedule of lessons) Government Gazette 49557: Public Service Amendment Regulations Bursaries for the Unemployed for 2024 + Form Bursaries for Employees for 2024 + Form Info: Funza Lushaka Bursaries Teacher Recruitment + Screening Forms + More Information at http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/ Government Gazette 49517: Public Service Amendment Regulations Government Gazette 49491: No Fee Schools (Norms and Standards for School Funding) + Eastern Cape List Memo: Extension of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 4 contracts for EAs and GAs that are placed in priority categories and special skills development programmes to 31 December 2023 Memo: Withdrawal of incorrectly advertised posts by the Department Memo: Closure of the Eastern Cape Department of Education from 15 December 2023 - 2 January 2024 Court Order and DBE Circular 2 of 2023: Arrangements for determining capacity at public schools Memo: Recovery Plan for the closure merger of small and misaligned schools Circular 9 of 2023: Extending the scope of District Task Teams (DTTs) to include facilitating placement of displaced principals, deputy principals and departmental heads Memo: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 3 and 4 Audit Guidelines for implementation in all participating public schools, districts and head office Memo: Update on the payment of the QMS and PMDS 2022/23 cycle MEC's Exam message Statistical Release: Census 2022 Newsletter 2/2023 Memo: Reminder about Code of Conduct about other remunerative work outside Public Service and doing business with an organ of state Curriculum Instruction CD3/2023: Orientation Programme to get Grade 12 Learners ready for the NSC Examination Newsletter: Umdibanisi Newsletter - September 2023 Memo: Submission and capturing of leave forms for non-teaching staff in all public schools Woza Matrics (Multi choice) broadcasting schedules - DBE TV (DSTV Channel 163 Mzansi Wethu) September October November Memo: Provincial Guidelines for preparation of Audit of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 3 and 4 Reading Strategy Memo: Directive on the use of the attendance register in the ECDOE Memo: Disposal of non-archival departmental records and transfer of records with archival value Memo: Cancellation of concert Memo: Employees with no email address and contact numbers on PERSAL system - Distribution of electronic payslips Circular 9 of 2023: Supply and delivery of office stationery Memo: Guidelines on the recruitment and placement of qualifying unemployed educators as education assistants (EAs) as part of the PYEI phase 4 project Memo: Prohibiting from conducting business with an organ of state Government Gazette 49108: Improvement in Conditions of Service: Annual cost-of-living adjustment for all educators employed in terms of the Employment of Educators Act Government Gazette 49105: National Framework towards the Professionalisation of the Public Service Circular 8 of 2023: Filling of all vacant substantive educator post Speech by Minister Motshekga: Language Policy Conference 2023 Grade 12 Virtual Lessons Broadcasting Schedule Snapplify: An innovative, end-to-end e-library solution Memo: Invitation to all principals - Visit by the Director-General, Mr. M. Mweli regarding the Reading Strategy in the Eastern Cape Improve Reading to Improve Learning Campaign Grades 1 - 9 + Form GEPF: Eastern Cape list of unclaimed benefits + Other provinces Memo: Rescheduling dates - Men & Women Health Conferences Memo: National School Nutrition Transfer Memo: 2023 Women's Health Conference Memo: 2023 Men's Health Conference Curriculum Instruction CD2/2023: Improve Reading to Improve Learning Campaign Grades 1 - 9 Government Gazette 48952: The period for the 2024 SGB elections and the time for the assumption of duties of the newly elected SGBs Memo: Special concession for all special schools to retain education assistants (EAs) and general school assistants (GAs) who participated in the previous phases of PYEI Newsletter: Umdibanisi Newsletter - June 2023 DBE Circular S13 of 2013: Extension of the pilot for vocationally orientated subjects in ordinary schools and approved schools of skills Memo: Disclosure of financial interests by designated categories of employees Government Gazette 48660: Consideration of certain services as essential e.g. The provision of food to public primary school pupils The care of children in special schools Government Gazette 47828: Children's Amendment Act 2022 Government Gazette 48630: Children's Amendment Act 2023 - Comments invited HRM Circular 4 of 2023: Re-appointment of previously resigned educators and those who had retired prematurely. Memo: Norms and Standards Transfer Payment National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP): Breakfast Memo re breakfast Poster List of schools Memo: Final reminder of submission of semester reviews and 2023/2024 Performance Agreements Human Rights Commission: Monitoring of schools Memo: NSNP First Tranche Payment Update Memo: NSNP First Tranche Payment Update Memo: NSNP Business Plan Implementation Guide DBE Circular D3 of 2023: Identification, Management and Support of Underperforming Schools Government Gazette 48483: Women in Sport (Draft Policy) Government Gazette 48449: Explanatory Summary of the Public Service Amendment Bill, 2023 Circular 3 of 2023: Learner Admissions for 2024 HR Circular 4 of 2023: General Leave Management Arrangements and Processes Form H.1 Form Z1(a) Memo: Reminder for submission of 2nd Semester Reviews and 2023/2024 Performance Agreements by non-SMS members Government Gazette 48428: Domestic Violence Regulations, 2022 Newsletter: Sakh’isidima News - March 2023 Memo: Appointment of Dr. A.S. Nuku as Acting Head of the Eastern Cape Department of Education Circular 4 of 2023: Implementation of the 'No Work, No Pay' Principle Memo: Survey on the impact of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Modality Forms: Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement SAFTU protest action circulars Memo: Management of NEHAWU strike Memo: Return of employees to their workstations Memo: Impact of labour unrest on the payment of PYEI stipends CCMA: Essential services in the public sector Court Order with full application DPSA: Circular 11 of 2023 - Interdict Provincial Teacher Development Prospectus 2023 - 2024 2023 - 2024 ATP Mediation Presentations Foundation Phase Intermediate Phase InterSen Phase Languages Senior Phase FET Phase Multi-grade Management and Reporting of Sexual Abuse and Harassment in Schools Protocol Letter regarding Circular 11 of 2022 Letter regarding Circular 12 of 2022 Circular 12 of 2022 + Circular 12 of 2022 updated Circular 11 of 2022 Memo: Invitation to the Entrepreneurial Skills Training for youth appointed in Phase 4 of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Memo: Request for nominations for entrepreneurial skills training in the presidential youth employment initiative ECDOE Newsletter: Sakhisidima News - January 2023 Government Gazette 48098: Earnings Threshold Government Gazette 48094: Minimum Wage Memo: Retention of IIAL and MTBBE posts on PPN processes Memo: Update on schools' athletics programme Invitation - GEPF members: Retirement Member Campaign - Bisho and East London NSC 2022: Chief Marker Reports + Question Papers and Memos Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks (PATs) for 2023 Memo: Readmission of Grade 12 repeaters Memo: Reminder to disclose all gifts, rewards and hospitality Memo: Vaccination of learners Memo: NSNP - use of canned chicken livers Memo: NSNP - 2022/23 food handler contract Memo: Invitation to personal financial management workshop for interns at provincial head office Government Gazette 47919: Code of Practice - Management exposure to COVID in the workplace, 2022 Government Gazette 47972: 2025 Calendar for Public Schools Government Gazette 47973: Call for comments - Proposed 2026 Calendar for Public Schools Government Gazette 47886: Improvement in Conditions of Service: Annual cost-of-living adjustment for all educators employed in terms of the Employment of Educators Act Memo: 2nd Tranche transfers to qualifying schools Memo: Update on transfer payment SNP 4th tranche to schools Memo: Changes in the NSNP fuel allocation in 4th tranche Memo: Outbreak of measles and 2023 vaccination of human Papillomavirus (HPV), Tetanus Diphheria (TD), measles and deworming campaign dates + Annexure 1 - Frequently asked questions

2022	DBE Circular S33 of 2022: Release of 2023/24 Annual Teaching Plans (Atps), including Revised Weightings to School Based Assessment and Examinations (Grades R - 12), effective from the 2023 Academic Year Circular 11 of 2022 Circular 12 of 2022: Amendment Acts for Gender Based Violence and Femicide DBE Circular S31 of 2022: Request for data to inform printing and delivery of workbooks Memo: Management of leave during the December 2022/January 2023 holidays Memo: Update on payment of QMS and IQMS for 2021 qualifying school-based educators Memo: Filling of promotional posts advertised in the 2022 bulletins Circular 9 of 2022: Implementation of Communication Policy Memo: Screening of Learners with educationally significant Hearing Loss in schools by educators Tool for Pre-school Learners Tool for Primary School Learners Tool for High School Learners Early Childhood Development (ECD) Institutional Management Service Specification Business Plan for Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) Criteria Guidelines: Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) Afrikaanse Weergawe isiXhosa Version Memo: Poor Performance of Transversal Network and BAS - Update on the Tranche Payments DBE: Unisex Toilets Memo: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Memo: QMS - 2022 Appraisals and 2023 Readiness DBE: Important Speech by the Minister of Basic Education at the Committee of Education Ministers Memo: Progress with 2nd Tranche 2022/23 Norms & Standards Transfer Payment to Schools Memo: Poor Performance of Transversal Network and Basic Accounting System (BAS) Memo: Management of termination of Employment in the Department of Education Employee Bursaries Documents and Forms Employees without email addresses & electronic Payslips Memo: Amending memo on the grounding of MM vehicles due to financial constraints Annual Report - Department of Basic Education (DBE) 2021/2022 Vacancy List: Placement of serving Additional Educators in Terms of Operational Requirements - Closing Date: 4 November 2022 Government Gazette 47337: Policy for the Certification of Candidate Records on the General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Memo: National School Nutrition Compliance Memo: Postponement of PMDS Semester Reviews and Accountability Session Memo: Guidelines for Schools who opt out of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 4 Online Resources for School Self-evaluation and School Improvement Planning Memo: Annual Budget of Public Schools 2023 School Year Cervical Cancer Awareness Examinations Circular 1 of 2022: Urgent request for focused support during the conduct, management and administration of 2022 NSC Examinations Memo: Update on the Payment of the 2021/22 Performance Cycle Performance Incentives Memo: Invitation to PMDS Semester Reviews and Accountability Sessions Advert: Recruitment of Unemployed Youth for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative in the Basic Education Sector: Phase 4 Commonwealth Master's Scholarship Memo: Operationalization of the official request for Travel and Accommodation Circular 8 of 2022: Cost Containment Measures Newsletter: Sakh’isidima News - August 2022 Newsletter: Communique - September 2022 PAM: Personnel Administrative Measures - 2022 version Government Gazette 46884: South African Schools Act: Regulations: National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12 to recognise South African Sign Language as a home language for promotional purposes: Amendment Disclosures: Memo: Reminder to implement Section 8 of PAM Act - Prohibiting from conducting business with an organ of state Memo: Disclosure of gifts, rewards & hospitality Form: Disclosure of relatives Gift Register Government Gazette 46847: Amendment to the Regulations Pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R - 12 to recognise South African Sign Language as a Home Language for Promotional Purposes Memo: Usage of e-Recruitment System when advertising Public Service and Office-based Educator Posts Memo: Clarity on including chicken livers in the menu Memo: Instruction Note to release all EAs and GAs Newsletter: Sakh’isidima News - July 2022 Woza Matrics DBE TV Schedule: August - September 2022 Tswelopele DBE TV Schedule: August - September 2022 Government Notice 46751: Child Justice Act, 2008: Amendments to Regulations Government Notice 46786: Amended Norms and Standards for School Funding Memo: Official ending of Phase 111 of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Memo: Electronic Payslips (Form) Memo: Status update on 2021/2022 PMDS submissions Government Notice 47192: 2024 School Calendar for Public Schools Government Notice 47191: Call for comments on the proposed 2025 School Calendar for Public Schools Memo: Invitation to the MEC's engagement with school principals Memo: Projected Leave Gratuity Payments to be processed during the 2022/23 Financial Year Memo: Recruitment of EAs and GAs into Initial Teacher Development through the Funza Lushaka Bursary Scheme HRM & D Circular No 6 of 2022: Filling of vacant Post Level 1 Educator Posts and processing of Transfer Requests Memo: Payment of NSNP Second Tranche Memo: AY 2023 Textbooks update for MTBBE and IIAL Newsletter: Sakh’isidima news - Schools' Infrastructure: May 2022 Newsletter: Umdibanisi Newsletter - Implementing appropriate and relevant educational programs through quality teaching: June 2022 SARS: Auto Assessment 2022 Training of Education and General Assistants Financial Disclosure Revised Memo for COVID-19 Vaccination, Circular S9 of 2022 and Consent Form Circular S9 of 2022 Consent Form Memo: Electronic Document Delivery (Payslips) + PERSAL Notice 363 SGB Functionality Tool 2022-2023: Availability of School Management Documents Memo: Employment Equity on Appointments in Schools and Offices Provincial Teacher Development Training of Trainers Courses at the Queenstown Institute Memo: Confirmation of Participation in the Presidential Youth Project Phase 4 Memo: Vaccination of Learners 12 years and above + Consent Form Memo: 1st Tranche 2022/2023 Norms and Standards Transfer Payments to Public Ordinary Schools updated Memo: Monitoring of the Implementation of the Presidential Youth Project Phase 3 Budget Vote Speech: Minister Angie Motshekga Provincial Teacher Development Instruction 2/2022 MMELI: Amathola East and Buffalo City Districts Courses Inclusive Education Courses: All Districts Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement (PILIR): New Forms Government Notice 46471: Personal Income Tax Returns June 2022 DBE TV Schedule Memo: Guidelines on the registration and closure of public schools Memo: Monitoring of Internship Programme + Internship Register Memo: Withdrawal of the policy on improvement in conditions of service for educators + Government Gazette 46365: Withdrawal of the policy on improvement in conditions of service for educators (Rural Incentives) 1st Tranche 2022/2023 Norms and Standards Transfer Payments Public Ordinary Schools Independent Schools DBE Circular E3: Special ministerial deviations to the 2021 October/November and the 2022 May/June examinations Memo: Reminder to disclose gifts, rewards and hospitality Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement (PILIR) Circular Forms More information available at https://bit.ly/PILIR2021 Memo: Guidelines on the monitoring of expenditure in the Presidential Youth employment Initiative Phase 3 Wellness Posters Supporting a loved one with mental illness Stress Anxiety DPSA Circular 28 of 2022: Adjustment of medical subsidy for employees on GEMS Memo: PMDS - New dates for contracting sessions DBE letter re Circular S9 of 2022 + Circular S9 of 2022: Revised Measures for the Prevention and Management of COVID-19 in Schools DPSA Circular 19 of 2022: Practise note on the Z83 application form for employment and other related matters The effects of the repealed PPR for 2017 on procurement Government Gazette 46319: Amended COVID Regulations Memo: Nomination of Beneficiaries - Leave Gratuity and Service Bonus Memo: Nomination of Beneficiaries - Pension Benefits Memo: Provincial Teacher Development Courses: April - June Advert: Internal Capacity Building advert for (287) Facilitators Memo: Extending the scope of the District Task Teams (DTTs) to include placing of Displaced Employees in their original or alternative workstations Memo: ICT contract for all ICT related services + List of services Tax Amendments regarding medical scheme contribution tax credits (SMS, MMS and OSD members) Circular 5 of 2022: Administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools Memo: Secondment of Mr. MD Qwase to the Department and appointment as acting Head of Department and Accounting Officer for Education Memo: Delayed 1st tranche for the NSNP programme Government Gazette 45195: Amendment of Regulations Circular 3 of 2022: The administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools HRM&D Circular 4 of 2022: Management of Post Basket HRM&D Circular 3 of 2022: Moratorium on the Transfer of Educators Memo: Delays in the payment of EAs and GSAs - 30 March 2022 Memo: Delays in the payment of EAs and GSAs - 4 April 2022 Poster: National Teaching Awards School Calendar 2023 Circular 2 of 2022: Delivery of textbooks, auditing of immovable assets and the audit process SASAMS Patch 22.0.0: Available at https://www.thutong.doe.gov.za/Default.aspx?alias=www.thutong.doe.gov.za/administration Sundays River Valley Provincial Arts and Culture Festival: Letter and syllabus Memo: PPE Transfers to public ordinary, ECD, special and independent schools Memo: Invitation to joint district advocacy sessions for ECD Memo: Update on payment of EAs and GAs Memo: Development and review of policies & SOPs Memo: All salary level 09, OSD 11 and 12 employees. Disclosure of financial interests - registration from 1 - 31 March 2022 Memo: Registration on Financial Disclosure Form: 1 - 31 March 2022 Memo: Reminder to disclose gifts, rewards and hospitality for 3rd quarter Memo: SACE outreach Programme for the registration of educators Internal Memo Invitation by SACE Memo: SACE Verification + Template Memo: Request for teachers and subject advisors to join the South African Institute for Physics: Online Physical Science Teacher Training Memo: Skills Audit Policy on the Prevention and Management of Learner Pregnancy in Schools Abridged Version Government Gazette 45860: Critical Skills List Government Gazette 45855: Amendment of Regulations Memo: Full time return to work and resumption of full time attendance Memo: Physical verification of EAs and GAs + Link: https://bit.ly/verifyEAandGA Email Protection and Information Security Awareness Memo: Immediate suspension on the replacement of EAs and GAs Memo: Reminder on the submission of January payment documents for EAs and GAs Memo: Payment of EAs and GAs Memo: Progress on migration of all office-based employees Memo: Director General's first phase provincial engagement Memo: ECDOE bursary equitable distribution for 2022 academic year for office and school based employees Memo: Implementation of the disability strategy and disability disclosure form for the Eastern Cape Education Department ECDO Newsletter: Sakh'isidima Newsletter - January 2022 Circular: 2021/2022 Audit Management Circular Memo: The national school deworming campaign DBE Circular S1 of 2022: Return of learners on full time basis Memo: Return of learners on full time basis Media Release: Minister Motshekga on the full time return of schools to daily attendance Government Gazette 45877: The full time return of schools to daily attendance National School Nutrition Programme: Compliance - products DBE Circular S1 of 2022: Scaling up the Department of Basic Education Programme: Entrepreneurship, Employability and Education (DBE-E³) in 2022 Successful Teaching and Learning in Grade 10 - 12 Subjects Government Gazette 45855: Amendment of Directions Memo: Guidelines for the implementation of Bursaries for 2022/2023 Guidelines on the implementation of stipends for Audit Champions placed in circuits across all districts in the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Phase 2 Memo: Celebration of Read Aloud Day Memo: Director General's First Phase Provincial Engagement with Eastern Cape Province 2022 Academic Year Memo: Request for Nomination of Sports Enrichment Assistant to attend training on Sports Enrichment in the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 2 + Nomination Template Memo: Payment of Historical Overtime and Unprotected Industrial Actions in Special Schools around BCM Memo: Implementation of QMS for Post Level 2 - 4 school-based educators Instruction: Implementation of Digital Literacy courses for EAs and GAs Memo: Request for 100 GAs nominations for training on handyman and 50 EAs on facilitation and assessment + Register Memo: Replacement of EAs and GAs Memo: Management process for the appointment of volunteer food handlers/meal servers in schools 2022/23 Circular 6 of 2022: Safekeeping of Title Deeds Memo: Request for all schools to capture 2022 scholar transport data on SASAMS Documents: Administration of the 2022 Systemic Evaluation Documents: Scholarship program for departmental employees Documents: Digital literacy training for EAs and GAs Documents: Verification of losses for Grade 12 learner tablets HRM&D Circular 1 of 2022: Managing Educator Vacancies in Schools - PPN 2022 Memo: Instruction to all schools received monies for payment of EAs and GAs Memo: Delays regarding the provisioning of LTSM to schools Memo: Reconciliation of transfers implemented to schools for the payment of stipends for EAs and GAs Memo: Extension of Closing Date for Bursary Applications for 2022 More Information at https://eceducation.gov.za/learners/bursary-applications Memo: Implementation of the online Skills Audit + Links Link for school-based staff: https://ecdoe-school-based-skillsprofiling.azurewebsites.net/ Link for office-based staff: https://ecdoe-skills-profiling.azurewebsites.net/ Memo: Confirmation of payment run for November and December stipends for EAs and GAs Government Gazette 45753: Amendment of direction 1 of Directions
2021	Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, 2021 Government Gazette 45601: Explanatory summary The Bill Memo on the objects of the Bill Circular 20 of 2021: Release of year end learner report cards Circular 17 of 2021: Guidelines on the management of bullying in schools Circular QPS01 of 2021: Institutionalization of school self-evaluation and school improvement planning Open applications for BEEI Handyman orientation package Memo: Pro Rata payment for EAs and GAs Memo: Moratorium on Transfers for office based officials Memo: Feeding of learners December 2021 Memo: Delay in payment of stipends for EAs and GAs Memo: Invitation to School Rationalization and Realignment Programme Memo: Compulsory orientation for Education Assistants and General School Assistants Payment Package: Education Assistants and General School Assistants Memo: User details update and email policy Memo: 2nd Tranche Norms and Standards Transfers to Public Schools Memo: Unpaid and Unclaimed Pension Benefits ECDO Newsletter: Sakh'isidima Newsletter - November 2021 User Guides for the Presidential Education Employment Initiative: EA/GSA Assistant - User Guide School Mentor - User Guide Principal - User Guide School Administrator - User Guide School Governing Board - User Guide Memo: Closure of Department of Education Memo: Changing of HR workstations 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 GEMS: 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

	2019	Government Gazette 42712: Equalisation of Notches for Pay Progression for Educators Memo: Advertising of Posts in the Public Service Circular 17 of 2019: Vacant Post - Senior Legal Administration Officer Memo: Implementation of the new Salary Scale resulting from the provisions of the PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2018 on the Equalisation of Pay Progression Gazette: 2021 School Calendar for Public Schools New Organogram 2019 Newsletter: Sakh'isidima News November 2019 Circular 14 of 2019: Vacant Posts Circular 21 of 2019: Vacant Posts: Office-based Educators Memo: Year End Arrangements for the timely Processing of Appointments and Salary Payments Letter to Principals: Delivery of LTSM for 2020 Memo: Auditing of Capped Leave and Processing of Leave Gratuities Circular 18 of 2019: Standard Operating Procedures for the provisioning of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Social Services in Secondary Schools Circular 20 of 2019: Language in Education Policy Implementation 2020 Internal Audit Charter DBE Circular 1 of 2019: Admission of Learners to Public Schools DBE Circular E28 of 2019: Rewrite of the Life Orientation Common Assessment Task - Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2019 Memo: Invitation to World Teachers' Day Celebrations on 4 and 5 October 2019 + Form A + Form B + Draft Programme for 4 and 5 October 2019 Circular 19 of 2019: Update Report on Post Provisioning Norms 2020 Circular S4 of 2019: Temporary Suspension of the Designation of Full-Service Schools Memo: Introduction of Chief Director for Statutory Advisory and Protocol Services (SAPS) and Director for Inclusive Education (IE) Guidelines on e-Safety in schools Circular 17 of 2019: Payment of Pension Benefits within 30 Days from the Employee's Date of Exit + PSCBS Resolution 1/2012 Circular 16 of 2019: Vacant Posts: Office-based Educators Memo: Adjustment of the Housing Allowance Memo: Notice Board for August and September 2019 Social Cohesion, School Enrichment & Safety Programmes Circular 13 of 2019: Payment of Interest on late Payment of Salaries and Benefits Memo & Form: Disclosure of Disabilities Memo & Form: Disclosure/Declaration of Relatives HRM Circular 14 of 2019: Usage of voice recorders during shortlisting Procedure Manual for Recruitment of Educators Guidelines: National Teaching Awards Circular: Conflict of Interest Memo: Invitation to the Premier's Meeting with Principals of FET Schools and Senior Management Service on 11 July 2019 Information re Laptop Project: Important Information Memo: Directive on the Appointment of Substitute Educators Government Gazette 42474: Employment of Educators Act: Improvement in conditions of service: Annual cost-of-living adjustment for educators (Salary Notches) Laptop Project: What to Expect + Forms for Schools Government Gazette 42464: Declaration of the following services as essential services Memo: Supporting Disability Advocacy Tekkie Tax Initiative 31 May 2019 Memo: NSF Cash Payment and First Tranche Payment Date Memo: LTSM Requisitions for Textbooks and Supplementary Materials Memo: Declaration of Schools participating in Historic Schools Restoration Project DBE Circular M2 of 2019: Investigations into Misconduct of Registered Auditors and Accounting Officers in Schools Circular 5 of 2019: Administration of 2020 Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools Flyer: Laptops for Teachers Memo: Capturing of all Textbooks received from the Eastern Cape Department of Education on SASAMS by or before 30 April 2019 Memo: Nomination of Beneficiaries for Leave Gratuity Payments Memo: Early Retirement without Penalisation of Pension Benefits in Terms of Section 16(6) of the Public Service Act 1994 Memo: Suspension of the Implementation of New Criteria for Rural Incentives Payment Letter to Principals: School Principals' District Satisfaction Survey Circular 10 of 2019: Appointment of School Health Co-ordinators in Schools Memo: The EPMDS Requirements to be met by Employees prior Payments of Performance Incentives/Benefits Memo: Reference Checking against all Social Media Platforms Circular 3 of 2019: Resource Allocation for Public Ordinary Schools, including "No Fee Schools" for 2018/19 Memo: Submission of Term 1 Results DPSA Memo: Early Retirement without Penalisation of Pension Benefits Memo: Establishment of the Human Resources (HR) Plan and Empoyment Equity (EE) Plan Consultative Forum at the Lower Levels + Guidelines + The Employment Equity Plan of the Eastern Cape Department of Education DBE Circular M1 of 2019: Legal Opinion on Applicability of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in Schools Notice to Class: Outstanding salaries of Educators Memo: Clarity on the Submission of Academic Records Circular 4 of 2019: Norms and Standards for School Funding: School Bank Details to be captured on SASAMS as indicated on Form 1401 + Form 1401 Memo: CASATU Strike Memo: Preference of Educator Appointments Lost Level 1 Memo: Appointment of B.Ed. Graduates without Qualification Confirmation from Universities Circular 25 of 2018/19: Vacant Posts - Closing Date 22 February 2019 OTP Circular 25 of 2018/19: Vacant Posts (Education Posts: Pages 19 - 52) Memo: Moratorium on transfers on all school-based educators Memo: Standard Operation Procedures: Discipline and Grievances Circular 2 of 2019: Instructions on the use of CCTV/Surveillance equipment used in schools in relation to areas where services are provided by registered Healthcare and Social Services Professionals DBE Circular E1 of 2019: June Examination 2019 Timetable for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Senior Certificate (SC) Examinations Memo: 2019 Stationery delivery concerns Memo: Reminder to implement Circular Number EIM 1/2016 - Conducting Business with an Organ of State Gazette: 2020 School Calendar for Public Schools Memo: Utilization of Maintenance Budget by Schools
	2018	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 Circular E34 of 2018: Prescribed Literature: November 2019 and June 2020 National Senior Certificate Errata: Circular 23 of 2018: Vacant Posts - Closing date: 4 January 2019 Circular 23 of 2018: Vacant Posts - Closing date: 14 December 2018 Memo: Offer of Centralized Stationery Procurement: Quintile 4 and 5 Schools for 2018 - 2019 Financial Year Brochure: The Schools’ Infrastructure Journey... 2014 - 2018 Circular E35 of 2018: Preparations for the Conduct and Administration of the South African Sign Language Home Language (SASL HL) November 2018 Examinations Circular 21 of 2018: Vacant Posts Audit Circular 1 of 2018: Communication of School Audit Findings and Recommendations for Implementation Memo: LTSM Deliveries for 2019 Memo: Utilisation of Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) Posts Memo to 2018 NSC Candidates Memo: Workshop Collective Agreement 1 of 2018 Memo: Circular 17/2017: Instruction on Reporting of Incidents within 2 hours of the Occurrence of the Incident + Circular 17/2017 + Rapid Incident Report Form Circular 30 of 2018: Update Report on Post Provisioning Norms 2019 Circular 29 of 2018: LTSM for 2019 DBE Circular S8 of 2018: Revocation of Designated List of Subjects for the National Senior Certificate HRA Circular 4 of 2018: Correct Application for Leave of Absence Form HRM Circular 25 of 2018: Exit Interview DBE Circular S4 of 2018: Free Online Course for ECD and Foundation Phase Teachers HRM Circular 26 of 2018: Re-appointment of educators after break in service Report: History Ministerial Task Team Memo + Catalogue: Ordering of LTSM for 2019 HRA Circular 3 of 2018: Application for Leave + Form Departmental Deworming Campaign 2018 Activities regarding Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary Celebrations Circular 13 of 2018: The Administration of Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools + Annexure Circular 18 of 2018: Recognition of National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) as Teachers Qualification Circular 17 of 2018: Submission of all Compensation of Employees (CoE) related documents for facilitating thirty (30) days payment. Circular 15 of 2018: Merger in terms of Section 12(A) of the South African Schools Act, Act 84 of 1996 Memo: Extension of Walk In Educators Temporary Appointment Circular 13 of 2018: Withdrawal of pre-employment screening process and vetting of prospective candidates for educators' posts Letter to Principals: LTSM 2019 Circular 12 of 2018: Certificate of Compliance - Transfers/Funds received from Government Memo: Management of Implementation of Collective Agreement 1/2017 - Conversion of the Employment Status of Temporary Teachers HRA Circular 1 of 2018: Management of Temporary Incapacity Leave Memo: Prevention and Control Guidance to Schools on Listeriosis Circular 2 of 2018: Vacant Posts: Closing Date: 2 March 2018 Circular: Vacancies for Office based Educators: Closing Date: 28 February 2018 Circular 8 of 2018: Learner Attainment Improvement Strategy (LAIS) Implementation Plan 2018 Memo: What to do with the Mobile Devices when an Educator/Principal leaves a School Memo: Submission of Reports on Infrastructure Needs identified at Schools visited by the Portfolio Committee Letter to Principals: Opening of Schools 2018 Gazette 41399, No 36 - 26 January 2018: Call for submissions from members of the public and stakeholder bodies on the Draft Rural Education Policy Circular 1 of 2018: Leave for non-teaching staff at schools
	2017	Provincial Gazette 3939: Eastern Cape Regulations for the Election of School Governing Bodies for Public Schools Memorandum: Management of late 2018 Learner Admissions Circular 32 of 2017: Guidelines on the Management Plan for Appointment of Qualifying Grade R Practitioners into Grade R Classes Memorandum: Management of Discipline and Grievances Circular 39 of 2017: Vacant Posts (Closing date: 17 November 2017) Circular 29 of 2017: Vacant Posts + Erratum (Closing date: 17 November 2017) Circular 28 of 2017: Vacant Posts + Erratum (Closing date: 17 November 2017) Memo: Management of PPN Procesess - Follow up memorandum Government Gazette 41178 - 13 October 2017: Invitation to comment on the draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill Memo: Management of School Post Establishment 2018 + Management Plan Memo: Circular 17/2017: Instruction on Reporting of Incidents within 2 hours of the occurrence of the incident + Rapid Incident Report Form Circular 17 of 2017: Instruction on Reporting of Incidents within 2 hours of the Occurrence of the Incident Memo: Withdrawal of Circular 7/2015 Circular 23 of 2017: Provision of 2018 Post Establishments for Public Ordinary Schools and Special Schools The Nomination Guide for the 18th Edition of the National Teaching Awards Memorandum: Ownership, Responsibility and Liability for Mobile Data Devices (Laptops, Tablets and Cellphones) Draft Policy for the Management of Assets in ECDoE Schools Letter from the Superintendent General - June 2017 Circular 5 of 2017: Guidelines for the Recruitment and Operation of 2188 Learning Support/Remedial Teachers Circular 12 of 2017: Internship Programme for the Financial Year 2017/2018 Radio Lessions: Broadcasting Schedule for Grade 12 Umhlobo Wenene Radio Lessions for 2017 (Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Economics, English FAL, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Tourism, IsiXhosa HL, Accounting, Physical Science, Mathematics, Maths Lit, Consumer studies and Hospitality studies) Circular 9 of 2017: Internal Advertisement of Vacant Public Service Act Staff Posts in Schools + Errata Memorandum: Late Payment of 10% No Fee Schools Payment to Schools Circular S4 of 2017: FET Languages: Erratum to the use of Oral Marks for both the School-Based Assessment and the Examinations for Grades 10 - 12 Circular 11 of 2017: Guidelines on Filling of Grade R vacant posts Circular: Matching of Additional Educators to Substantive Vacant Posts and Extension of Contracts: Temporary Educators to June 2017 + Certificate (Assumption of Duty of Extended Temps) Memorandum: Update on LTSM and Furniture Delivery Memorandum: Monitoring Curriculum Coverage Circular 7 of 2017: Restructuring process in the Department DBE Circular S1 of 2017: Guidelines to strengthen Section Four of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), Grades R - 11 Memo from SG: Request for information on outstanding salary payments to educators/employees Circular 2 of 2017: Vacant Critical Public Service Act Staff Posts at Schools and Hostels - Closing Date: 3 February 2017 Circular 1 of 2017: Placement of Displaced Educators in Schools
	2016	Circular 19 of 2016: Vacant Public Service Act Staff Posts - Closing Date: 27 January 2017 Circular 17 of 2016: Vacant posts DBE Circular E39 of 2016: Implementation of Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Literature Set-works for all official languages in the October/November 2017 and February/March 2018 Examinations Memo: HRM Circular for PPN Management Process 6 December 2016 Memo: Memo to update schools and districts on Language Policy Implementation Posts for 2017 National Assessment Circular 3/2016: Special Condonation Dispensation for learners in the Senior Phase (Grades 7 - 9) Memo: Consideration of recommendations and issuing of appointment letters in respect of advertised HOD (PL2) and Deputy Principal (PL3) posts Memo: IQMS Notch Progression with effect from July 2016 CPC Circular 6/2016: Submission of Applications for Temporary Incapacity Leave Notice from the Acting SG: Interdict regarding NEHAWU Memo: Verification of Learner ID Numbers Message from the Accounting Officer - 27 October 2016 HR Circular 31 of 2016: Implementation of 2017 PPN Circular 10 of 2016: Provisioning of 2017 Post Establishments for Ordinary Public Schools Circular 28/2016: Final Declaration of Curriculum Streams: Re-organisation and selection of future careers-orientated subjects in Grades 10 - 12 + Declaration of Curriculum Streams (Form in Word Format) Circular 30/2016: Mind the Gap Study Guides and other Study Material - Distribution, Utilisation and Retrieval Circular 30/2016: Appointment of Temporary Educators and Substitutes: 2017 School Year Memo: Submission of Term 3 Result Analysis (Grades 1 - 12) Service Charter of the Eastern Cape Department of Education Circular 29/2016: Provisioning of the 2017 Educator Staff Establishment to Ordinary Public Schools DBE Circular E28/2016: Procedure for the capturing of Preparatory Examination Data for Grade 12 using SA-SAMS DBE Circular E27/2016: Procedure for the capturing of Grade 10 and 11 Common Examination Data using SA-SAMS Bursaries for 2017 Memo: Procurement of LTSM for the 2017 Academic Year Circular 28/2016: Expeditious filling of educator posts advertised in bulletins Circular 27/2016: Year end staffing arrangements: Secondary Schools Memo: Operationalisation of the 2016/17 SCM Delegations (Available on request.) Circular 25/2016: Regulations Governing the Provision and Utilization of Subsidised Vehicles (Available on request.) Memo: Outstanding educator / employee appointments and salary payments CPC Circular 5/2016: Management of Applications for Temporary Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement Circular 13/2016: Schools as voting stations for 2016 Local Government Elections Circular 20/2016: Post Audit Findings on Subsistence and Travel Allowance: Department Policy effective from 1 April 2016 Memo: Guidelines for Appointments: PL 1 Educator Posts advertised in Bulletin Volume 2 of 2016 Memo: Guidelines for Appointments: Principals, Deputy Principals and Heads of Department advertised in Bulletins Volume 1 and Volume 3 of 2016 Memo: Mandela Day 2016 Circular 17 of 2016: Migration from Paper to a Centralised Electronic Records Management System for effective record-keeping and quality education Expression of Interest: Panel to provide support and mentorship in relation to school management, leadership and accountability Memo: Language Choice Form Guidelines Memo re Circular 2 of 2016: Schools to update SASAMS with Identity, Passport or Study Permit Numbers of Learners Circular 14 of 2016: Advertisement of vacant Public Service Act staff posts in schools Circular 8 of 2016: Standard Procedures for Compensation of Employees Memorandum: Extension of Closing Date - Bulletins 1 and 2 of 2016 Circular 6 of 2016: Schools to update SASAMS with Identity or Passport Numbers of Learners DPSA Circular: Implementation of Housing allowance adjustment for employees in the Public Service who rent homes and Government Employees Housing Memorandum: Implementation Plan 2016 PPN Post Allocation DBE Circular S1 of 2016: Clarification on Implementation Dates following Circular S15 of 2015 PAM: Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) Document - 12 February 2016 Human Resource Instruction 1/2016: Appointment of Substitute Teachers The National School Safety Framework (3 Mb) Circular 2 of 2016: Curriculum Streams Re-organization, Learner Guidance and Support towards Career Orientated Subject Choices in Schools 2015 Year End Report: Appointment of Educators Filling of School-based Educator Posts: School Year 2016 Memorandum: Assumption of Duty by Educators before receiving Appointment Letters Memorandum: Extension of Temporary Employment: Educators Annexure 1: Staffing Profile Annexure 2016
	2015	Circular 32 of 2015:School Self-evaluation and School Improvement Planning DBE Circular S15 of 2015: Promulgation of Amendment to Policy and Regulation pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Grades R - 12 Circular 27 of 2015: 2016 Academic Year Programme of Submission of SASAMS Databases Circular 23 of 2015: Assessing the Impact of Education Policies in the Eastern Cape Primary and Secondary Schools List: Gr. 11: Prescribed poetry and short stories for 2016 National Assessment Circular 4 of 2015: Administration of Annual National Assessment in 2015 From the Accounting Officer's Desk 1/2015: Labour Relations Payment of Performance Bonuses: Public Service Act Employees Pay Progression: Public Service Act Employees Pay Progression: Office Based Educators Pay Progression: School Based Educators Permanent Appointment of Contract Workers (Interns) Payment of Long Overdue Salaries to Educators HROPT Memorandum: Transfer Payments DBE Circular 35E/2015: Criteria for the Implementation of Progression in Grades 10 - 12 + Guideline for the Implementation of Promotion and Progression Requirements for Grades 10 - 12 DBE Circular 36B/2015: Fake Notice regarding the re-write of the National Senior Certificate 2015 Mathematics Paper 2 Circular 22 of 2015: Recognition of Qualifications and Appointment of Grade R Practitioners DBE National Assessment Circular 3 of 2015: Mark Adjustment for the Senior Phase (Grades 7 - 9) Circular 17 of 2015: Internal Advertisement of Vacant Critical Public Service Act Staff Posts Circular 18 of 2015: Governance and Internal Control: ICU Assessments of Compensation of Employees and Leave Liability Circular 15 of 2015: 2015 Survey on HIV Prevalence amongst Educators Memorandum: Rewrite of Life Orientation Common Assessment Task: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2015 Memorandum: Transfers for Educators DBE Circular L1 of 2015: Serious Scam targeting the Department of Basic Education and the Public Schools of South Africa HRM Instruction 1 of 2015: Appointment of Educators to Critical Posts in Schools ANA Circular 2 of 2015: Procedures for the Completion of the ANA 2015 Marks on SASAMS SASAMS Circular 1 of 2015: Completion of Data Fields for SASAMS on Reporting Memorandum: Lifting of Moratorium on Transfers for Educators DBE Circular S13 of 2015: FET prescribed literature Circular 13 of 2015: Internal advertisement of vacant critical Public Service Staff Act posts Circular 12 of 2015: Schools' Participation in the National Teaching Awards (NTA) Programme Internal Control Circular 10 of 2015: Financial Management and Compliance Evaluation Internal Control Circular 9 of 2015: Compliance Checklist and Submission of Compliance Certificate Circular 7 of 2015: Re-appointment of teachers resigning and re-entering the system + Withdrawal of Circular 7/2015 Circular 6 of 2015: Confirmation of Regulations to be used for School Governing Body (SGB) Elections 2015 Circular 2 of 2015: Framework for the rollout of support to Grades 8 and 9 teachers in order to improve Grade 9 Learner Outcomes for Mathematics in the Annual National Assessments in 2015 and beyond Circular 1 of 2015: Holding of 2015 Grade 12 Learner Orientation Programmes by Schools DBE Circular S1 of 2015: Mathematics 4+1 Framework for improving Mathematics in the Senior Phase DBE: 2015 Spelling Bee Circular HRM Instruction 1 of 2015: Extension of services of temporary educators from 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015
	2014	Circular 24 of 2014: 2015 Academic Year Programme of submissions of SASAMS databases Circular 23 of 2014: Training of Mathematics, Science and Technology Teachers Circular 22 of 2014: Introduction of African Languages in all Schools Circular 19 of 2014: School Readiness Plan for 2015 Academic Year Circular 13 of 2014: Procurement of Special School Resources Circular 12 of 2014: Policy on Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Circular 11 of 2014: Final approved Supplementary LTSM Resource Catalogue for all phases and schools Circular 6 of 2014: The Administration of all Learner Admissions in Public Ordinary Schools including Special Schools Circular 5 of 2014: Release of Foundation Phase School Library Catalogue Circular 3/2014: The Rollout of HPV Vaccine Campaign in all Public Schools Circular 1/2014: Management of 2013 Grade 12 Unsuccessful Candidates Memo: Submission of School Furniture Needs 2014 End of Year Procedure for December 2014 submission of SASAMS databases HRM Instruction 8 of 2014: PTT Decisions for Implementation by Districts HRM Circular 21 of 2014: Placement of Moratorium on Transfers: School-based and Office-based Public Service Act Employees Recommendation and approval of leave for teaching and non-teaching staff at schools and training institutions HRM Instruction 8 of 2014: Guidelines in filling of posts advertised in Bulletin 2 of 2014 HRM Instruction 5 of 2014: Appointment of Substitute Teachers in the 2014/15 Financial Year Circular S6 of 2014: Verification, Confirmation and Signing Off List of Schools containing Learner Numbers and Languages to inform Printing and Delivery of 2015 Workbooks HRM Instruction 4 of 2014: Placement of Moratorium on Transfers: Office-based Educators and Office-based Public Service Act Employees HRM Instruction 3 of 2014: Procedure for the Appointment of Funza Lushaka Bursars and Temporary Educators after 31 March 2014 HRM Instruction 2 of 2014: Procedures for the Implementation of the Process of Identification and Transfer of Serving Educators in terms of Operational Requirements Memorandum: 2014 Annual National Assessment (ANA) Grades 1 - 9: Procedure for the ANA Learner Registration Process Memorandum: Improving Office Administration and Learner Outcomes in All Schools Department of Basic Education Learner Performance Support Documentation focused on Curriculum and Assessment Support 2013 Report: The Internal Efficiency of the School System: A report on selected aspects of access to education, grade repetition and learner performance PELRC Resolution 1 of 2014: Permanent Appointment of Temporary Educators in Vacant Substantive Posts and Transfer of Serving Educators in Terms of Operational Requirements Memorandum: Incremental Introduction of African Languages in all Schools
	2013	HRM Instruction 9 of 2013: Moratorium on Appointment of Educators Circular 30-2013: Census of schools: Learner and Educator verification Circular 26-2013: 2014 Academic Year Programme of submission of SASAMS Databases Circular 25-2013: Implementation of Austerity Measures for 2013/14 Financial Year Circular 24-2013: School Readiness Plan for 2014 Academic Year Memorandum: Procedures for the implementation of the Post Establishments for educators in public schools in 2014 Circular 23-2013: Policy to prohibit trade and/or employment of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government without approval Circular 21-2013: Incremental introduction of African Languages (IIAL) in all schools: Pilot 2014 HRM Instruction 7 of 2013: PPN 2014 Post Distribution Process HRM Instruction 5 of 2013: Extension of services of temporary teachers for the period 1 October 2013 to 31 March 2014 Memorandum: Warning against expulsion of learners HRM Instruction 4 of 2013: Withdrawal of delegations: filling of Post Level 1 (Educators), Post Level 2 (HODs) and Post Level 3 (Deputy Principals) Circular 18-2018: Programme of Action for 3rd Quarter 2013: Achievement of Learning Outcomes PSCBC Resolution 1 of 2013 - Service Charter Circular 16-2013: Non-teaching staff vacancies in Public Special Needs Schools HRM Instruction 1-2013: Teacher Provisioning 2013 Circular 14-2013: Refunds for SGBs Memo: Implementation of the Policy to prohibit Trade and Employment by Employees of the Eastern Cape Provincial Government without approval Memo: Implementation of the new Z1(a) Application for Leave of Absence Form Electronic Version of the Z1(a) Form Memo and Circular 10-2010: Management of Strike/Industrial Action Circular 13-2013: Provision of textbooks for CAPS implementation in grades (7, 8, 9 and 12) for the 2014 academic year Circular 12-2013: Census of schools: Learner and educator verification Circular 11-2013: Reappointment of educators who have retired or who have been retired on pension prematurely Memo: Reminder on submission or re-submission of SASAMS and LURITS deployed databases Human Resource Management (HRM) Circular 3-2013: The Appointment of Temporary Teachers Circular 9-2013: Offer of centralised procurement of textbooks for the 2014 academic year Human Resource Management (HRM) Circular 2-2013: Amendment to the moratorium on transfers Circular 3-2013: Subject Improvement Plans: Grades 10 - 12 Circular 2-2013: Annual National Assessment (ANA): 2013 Improvement Plan for Literacy and Mathematics Circular 1-2013: Teaching and Learning Priorities for 2013 + 2013 Education Outcomes
	2012	Circular 20-2012: Submission of EMIS Returns and Compulsory Implementation of SASAMS Circular 17-2012 Procurement of LTSM: Textbooks and Stationery for Section 21 Schools in Quintiles 1, 2 and 3 Circular 16-2012 Procurement of Textbooks for 2012 + Addendum to Circular 16-2012 Circular 15-2012 Compliance with Court Order re Temporary Teachers Circular 14-2012 LTSM Circular 11-2012 Withdrawal of Functions of certain S21 schools + Circular 11 revoked Circular 10-2012 Payment of Accruals for Service Providers Circular 8-2012 Austerity Measures Circular 6-2012 Temporary Teachers in Promotion Posts Circular 1-2012 Appointment of Temporary Teachers