Do you know the number in thousands of others of applicants for whose Educator Assistant or School General Assistant work under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) or some other plan? It probably must be anxiously waiting to get confirmation, but you can proceed towards locating your application status and obtain details.
Here is a quick step-by-step guide to checking your application status and what to watch out for next.
1. Understand the Application Process
Knowing how the process works beforehand helps. After submitting your application, it will generally follow these steps:
Confirmation of submission
Pre-screening on eligibility criteria
Shortlisting
Interviews (if necessary)
Final selection and placement
It may take several weeks for each step depending on the number of applicants and area.
2. Use the Official Website or Portal
If you applied through an official platform like SAYouth.mobi, follow these steps to check your status:
Step-by-step on SAYouth.mobi:
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Log in to your profile at https://sayouth.mobi.
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Go to the “My Applications” section.
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Select the job you applied for (e.g., Educator Assistant or School General Assistant).
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Here, you can see your application progress, whether it is:
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Pending
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Under Review
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Shortlisted
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Interview Scheduled
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Successful/Unsuccessful
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Tip: Always use the same login credentials you used when applying to access your account.
3. Look Out for SMS or Email Notifications
Most programs will notify shortlisted applicants by SMS, email, or phone call. Make sure:
Your contact details on your profile are up-to-date.
You check your spam/junk folders regularly.
Your phone is active and accessible.
4. Contact the School Directly (If Applicable)
Some schools may handle recruitment directly. If you’ve applied to a specific school, consider:
Visiting the school to inquire politely.
Reaching out to their admin office to ask about your application status.
Be polite and patient as they may be handling a lot of applications.
5. Stay Active on SAYouth.mobi
If your current application is not successful, don’t give up. Continue applying to new opportunities listed on the site. Staying active and having an updated profile can also improve your chances of being selected for future roles.
6. Join Social Media Channels
Sometimes updates are made without notice on official pages. Follow:
Department of Basic Education
SAYouth.mobi on Twitter or Facebook
They usually upload critical notifications on recruitment dates, placement news, and delays.
Final Tips:
Be patient – Selection processes are time-consuming.
Be ready, if shortlisted, have documents available (not ID, qualifications, references).
Don’t pay anyone – Application processes are free. Watch out for fraud or scams.
Monitoring your application status is an important step in being kept up to date and being motivated. Whether applying for an Educator Assistant or School General Assistant position, persistence and preparation are a big part of success.
