Teaching jobs that are open right now can change your career fast – the deadline is only 20 or 21 August 2026. Don’t wait, start looking today and you could be on your way to a new classroom.
What the opportunity is
Post Level 1 teaching vacancies are available in primary and secondary schools across Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu‑Natal, Western Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape. The posts cover the Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases and include subjects such as Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, English, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, Sepedi, isiZulu, Geography, History, CAT, Business Studies, Engineering Graphics and Design.
Who can apply
You must be a qualified teacher with a Post Level 1 certificate that matches the phase and subjects listed for each post. Some schools require SACE registration, others may need a substitute or temporary appointment. Check each vacancy carefully.
What you gain
- Experience in the South African education system
- Potential for permanent, temporary or substitute contracts
- Opportunities to teach in diverse provinces and school types
- Professional growth through new subjects and grade levels
How to apply – step by step
- Open the vacancy link for the school you are interested in.
- Read the full requirements, including phase, subjects, contract type and required documents.
- Gather your teaching qualification, SACE registration (if needed), certified copies of IDs and any school‑specific forms.
- Tailor your CV so the relevant qualification, subjects and phase are easy to spot.
- Follow the school’s instructions – email, hand‑deliver or upload via the stated system.
- Submit before the closing date and keep a copy of your application and proof of submission.
Tips to improve your chances
- Match your CV to the exact subjects and grades requested.
- Do not claim subjects you cannot teach – honesty matters.
- Apply early to avoid last‑minute technical problems.
- If you are newly qualified, still apply unless the ad explicitly requires years of experience.
- Apply to several schools that fit your profile, but only send well‑prepared applications.
Teaching posts closing 20 August 2026
Munzhedzi Primary School – Limpopo
Post: Intermediate & Senior Phase Educator
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Tshivenda (Grade 4‑7)
Posts: 1Kwenatshwene Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Sepedi, Natural Sciences & Technology (Grade 4‑7)
Posts: 1Christ the King Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Foundation
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: English, Tshivenda, Mathematics, Life Skills (Grade 1‑3)
Posts: 1MP Magagula Secondary School – Mpumalanga
Phase: FET
Nature: Temporary
Subjects: isiZulu HL (Grade 8‑12) and History (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1Ramaite Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate & Senior
Nature: Substitute
Subject: Mathematics (Grade 4‑7)
Posts: 1The Way Christian School – Gauteng
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Computer Applications Technology (CAT) (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1
Teaching posts closing 21 August 2026
Maphusha High School – Limpopo
Phase: FET
Nature: Substitute
Subject: Agricultural Sciences (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1Fairview Christian High School – North West
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: Physical Sciences & Mathematics (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1Northridge Primary School – Gauteng
Phase: Intermediate
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: English HL, Afrikaans FAL, Social Sciences (Grade 4‑6)
Posts: 1Hoërskool Elspark – Gauteng
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Afrikaans FAL (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1Northern Park Primary School – KwaZulu‑Natal
Phase: Intermediate & Senior
Nature: Permanent
Subject: English (Grade 4‑7)
Posts: 1Dimani Agricultural High School – Limpopo
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Agricultural Sciences (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1BLASC Academic Hub – Western Cape
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Afrikaans FAL (Grade 8‑12)
Posts: 1HeronBridge College High School – Gauteng
Phase: FET
Nature: Temporary
Subject: Engineering Graphics & Design
Posts: 1Mphiri‑O‑Tee Secondary School – Limpopo
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: Geography (Grade 10‑11) & English (Grade 9‑11)
Posts: 1Kgololosego Secondary School – Free State
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Area: Technical Subjects
Posts: 1View the Kgololosego Secondary School technical teaching post
Ramaite Primary School – Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate & Senior
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: Sepedi & English
Posts: 1View the Ramaite Primary School Sepedi and English teaching post
Pinelands High School – Western Cape
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: English & History
Posts: 1View the Pinelands High School English and History teaching post
Virginia Preparatory School – KwaZulu‑Natal
Phase: Intermediate & Senior
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: All subjects (Grade 4‑7)
Posts: 1Queen’s College Boys’ High School – Eastern Cape
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subject: Mathematics (Grade 8‑12)
Posts: 1Edgemead High School – Western Cape
Phase: FET
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: CAT & Business Studies or EMS (Grade 10‑12)
Posts: 1Uplands College – Mpumalanga
Phase: Foundation
Nature: Permanent
Subject: isiZulu
Posts: 1Bay Primary School – Western Cape
Phase: Foundation
Nature: Permanent
Subjects: All Foundation Phase subjects
Posts: 1Wynberg Girls’ Junior School – Western Cape
Phase: Intermediate & Senior
Nature: Permanent
Position: Intermediate & Senior Phase Educator
Posts: 1
Next steps
Visit the SETA SA teaching posts platform to see any new vacancies that may appear after today. Keep checking daily, because many schools post short‑term openings.
Good luck – the right school is waiting for you. Start preparing your tailored application now and submit it before the deadline.
