Teachers, a batch of Post Level 1 teaching vacancies across South Africa will close on Friday, 14 August 2026. The deadline is fast‑approaching, so act now.
What the opportunity is
Twenty‑one vacancy listings have been gathered from schools in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu‑Natal and the Western Cape. Some listings contain more than one post, so the total number of teaching jobs is higher than 21.
The posts cover the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases. Subjects include Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Languages, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Life Sciences, EMS, Tourism, Music and more.
Who can apply
- Qualified teachers with recognised teaching specialisations for the advertised subjects.
- Applicants for permanent, temporary or substitute posts – check the individual advert.
- Newly qualified teachers may apply if the vacancy does not require prior experience.
- All applicants must meet the specific requirements listed on each school’s page.
What you gain
- Experience in the phase and subject you prefer.
- Opportunities for permanent employment or valuable temporary work.
- Potential to build a network in the province of your choice.
- Chance to develop classroom‑management and CAPS delivery skills.
How to apply – step by step
- Click the View Teaching Post link for the school you are interested in.
- Read the full vacancy description carefully.
- Confirm that the phase, grades and subjects match your qualifications.
- Note the post number if several positions are listed in one advert.
- Prepare the documents the school asks for (CV, qualifications, registration, cover letter, etc.).
- Follow the exact application method stated – some schools use email, others an online portal.
- Submit before 14 August 2026.
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation for your records.
Tips to improve your chances
- Match your subject combination exactly to the vacancy – do not apply for a subject you are not qualified to teach.
- Tailor your CV so that your teaching qualifications, phases, subjects and grades are easy to see.
- Include any relevant teaching‑practice, extra‑curricular or technology experience.
- Do not claim subjects you have not studied; honesty is essential.
- Check the deadline and file format requirements – an incomplete or late application will be rejected.
- If a listing contains several posts, mention the correct post number in your cover letter.
- Consider temporary or substitute posts; they can lead to permanent positions.
List of current vacancies (all close on 14 August 2026)
Makgale Phashe Secondary School – Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Permanent | Posts: 1
Subjects: Agricultural Sciences (Grades 10‑12), Life Orientation (Grades 8‑9)
View Makgale Phashe Secondary School Teaching Post
Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School – Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Substitute | Posts: 2
Post 06: Agricultural Sciences & Life Sciences (Grades 10‑12) and Natural Sciences (Grades 8‑9)
Post 27: Physical Sciences & Mathematics (Grades 10‑12) and Natural Sciences (Grades 8‑9)
View Bopedi Bapedi Technical High School Teaching Posts
Isang Primary School – North West
Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Nature: Temporary | Post: 1
Subject: Setswana (Grades 4‑7)
View Isang Primary School Teaching Post
Thune Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subjects: Sepedi HL, Social Sciences, Life Skills (Grades 4‑7)
View Thune Primary School Teaching Post
Merlewood Primary School – KwaZulu‑Natal
Nature: Permanent | Posts: 4
Post 1: Foundation Phase (Grades 1‑2)
Post 2: Intermediate Phase (details not provided)
Post 3: Economic Management Sciences – Grade 7
Post 4: (Other subject not listed)
View Merlewood Primary School Teaching Posts
Eersterivier Secondary School – Western Cape
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Temporary | Post: 1
Subjects: Business Studies (Grades 10‑11) and Economic Management Sciences (Grade 9)
View Eersterivier Secondary School Teaching Post
Tsembaletfu Primary School – Mpumalanga
Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Nature: Substitute | Posts: 2
Post TSE 2026‑PL1‑02: Foundation Phase – Siswati
Post TSE 2026‑PL1‑03: Siswati HL and Social Sciences (Grades 4‑7)
View Tsembaletfu Primary School Teaching Posts
Eureka School – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subjects: English HL, Life Skills, Numeracy (Special School environment)
View Eureka School Teaching Post
Laerskool Handhawer – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subjects: English HL, Afrikaans FAL, Mathematics (Grades R‑3)
View Laerskool Handhawer Teaching Post
Germiston High School – Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subjects: Afrikaans FAL, Creative Arts
View Germiston High School Teaching Post
Kingfisher Primary School – Gauteng
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Requirement: All subjects – Grade 1
View Kingfisher Primary School Teaching Post
Keurhof School – North West
Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Nature: Permanent | Posts: 2
Post 1 & 2 subjects: Mathematics, Afrikaans HL, English FAL (Grades 4‑7)
View Keurhof School Teaching Posts
Reiger Park Secondary School – Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subjects: Mathematics (Grades 8‑9) and Mathematical Literacy (Grades 10‑12)
View Reiger Park Secondary School Teaching Post
Litho Secondary School – Mpumalanga
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Substitute | Post: 1
Subjects: English FAL (Grades 8‑12), Life Orientation (Grades 8‑12), Tourism (Grades 10‑12)
View Litho Secondary School Teaching Post
Bishops Diocesan College – Western Cape
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Subject: Music (Grades 1‑2)
View Bishops Diocesan College Teaching Post
Chameleon Schools – Sybrand Park – Western Cape
Phase: Intermediate | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Grade 4 subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
View Chameleon Schools – Sybrand Park Teaching Post
Chameleon Junior School – Goodwood – Western Cape
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Grade 2 subjects: Language, Mathematics, Life Skills, Creative Arts
View Chameleon Junior School Goodwood Teaching Post
Merlewood Primary School – KwaZulu‑Natal (second record)
Posts: 4
Post 1 – Foundation: All subjects (Grades 1‑2)
Post 2 – Intermediate: English (Grade 4)
Post 3 – Senior: EMS (Grade 7)
Post 4 – Senior: Mathematics (Grade 7)
View This Merlewood Primary School Teaching Posts Listing
Clarendon Primary School – KwaZulu‑Natal
Phase: Foundation | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Grades R‑3 subjects: English FAL, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Mathematics, Life Skills
View Clarendon Primary School Teaching Post
Auburn House Montessori School – Western Cape
Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Nature: Permanent | Post: 1
Requirement: All subjects – Grades 4‑7
View Auburn House Montessori School Teaching Post
Buren High School – Western Cape
Phase: FET Phase | Nature: Substitute | Post: 1
Subjects: Economics (Grade 10), Business Studies (Grades 10‑11), EMS (Grades 8‑9)
View Buren High School Teaching Post
Final thoughts and next steps
The 14 August deadline is very close. Prioritise the vacancies that match your phase and subjects first. Read each advert thoroughly, tailor your CV, and submit before the cut‑off.
After you finish with these 21 posts, keep checking the SETA SA Teaching Posts platform for newer opportunities that close later in August.
Good luck – your next teaching role could be just a few clicks away.
