Learnerships & Apprenticeships
South African schools District Level 1 Teaching Posts – Apply Now Before 21 Oct 2025
South African schools invite suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Post Level 1 teaching positions Vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 21 October 2025.
If you’re interested in becoming a teacher or a substitute, the following schools have open spots. Read each school’s details carefully, make sure you meet the listed qualifications, and send in your application before the deadline.
Tlakula Secondary School
- Position: Substitute Educator – Post No. 12
- Subjects: Physical Sciences for Grades 10–12
- What they need: 13‑year‑old or older with a Physical Sciences major, a CV, a cover letter, copies of your ID, SACE certificate, qualifications, and a police clearance.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 12:00
- Shortlisting begins: 22 Oct 2025
- Interviews: 24 Oct 2025
- Contact: P.O. Box 23, Acornhoek 1360 | 082 665 9920 | tlakulasecondary@gmail.com
Nhlengani High School
- Position: Substitute Educator – Post No. 5
- Subjects: Mathematics for Grades 8–12
- What they need: B.Ed or a diploma in Mathematics, SACE registration, CV, ID, copies of qualifications, and a police clearance.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 10:00
- Interviews: 22 Oct 2025
- Contact: P.O. Box 23, Acornhoek 1360 | 082 665 9920 | tlakulasecondary@gmail.com
Madzivhandila Secondary School
- Position: Permanent Educator – Post No. 7
- Subjects: English (First Additional Language) for Grades 8–12
- What they need: 13‑year‑old or older, a CV, cover letter, copies of ID, SACE certificate, and qualifications.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 13:00
- Shortlisting: 21 Oct 2025
- Interviews: 23 Oct 2025
- Contact: Madzivhandila Village, Thohoyandou 0950 | 083 520 1777 | madzivhandila.secondary@gmail.com
Phendulwa Primary School
- Position: Substitute Educator – Post No. 16
- Subjects: Natural Sciences & Technology for Grades 4–6
- What they need: A qualification for the Foundation or Intermediate Phase, an SACE certificate, CV, ID, academic records, and a police clearance.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 20 Oct 2025 12:00
- Interviews: 23 Oct 2025
- Contact: P.O. Box 445, Bushbuckridge 1280 | 076 904 2218 | phendulwaprimary@gmail.com
Mhlava High School
- Position: Substitute Educator – Post No. 18
- Subjects: Life Sciences for Grades 10–12
- What they need: B.Ed or an equivalent qualification, SACE registration, certified ID, qualifications, and transcripts.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 08:30
- Shortlisting: 21 Oct 2025
- Interview: 23 Oct 2025
- Contact: P.O. Box 152, Nkowankowa 0870 | 083 217 3450 | mhlavahighschool@gmail.com
Mhinga Primary School
- Position: Temporary Educator – Post No. 9
- Subjects: Mathematics & English for Grades 5–6
- What they need: 13‑year‑old or older, CV, cover letter, certified ID, SACE certificate, and qualifications.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 11:00
- Shortlisting: 22 Oct 2025
- Interviews: 24 Oct 2025
- Contact: P.O. Box 88, Malamulele 0982 | 072 442 8891 | mhingaprimaryschool@gmail.com
Hlanganani Secondary School
- Position: Substitute Educator – Post No. 6
- Subjects: Geography for Grades 10–12
- What they need: B.Ed or an equivalent with a Geography major, SACE registration, certified ID, CV, transcripts, and a police clearance.
- Key dates:
- Application closes: 21 Oct 2025 12:00
- Interviews: 24 Oct 2025
- Contact: Stand No. 255, Hlanganani Village, Giyani 0826 | 084 305 7761 | hlanganani.secondary@gmail.com
A few extra tips
- All applications must be submitted before the 21 October 2025 deadline.
- You need certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and SACE certificate for many posts.
- If you’re missing a police clearance or a copy of your ID, it can delay or cancel your application.
- Check each school’s contact details carefully; they want to reach you quickly.
Want to boost your teacher career?
- Learn about SETA’s funded teacher courses – these courses help you gain the right skills: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-funded-courses/
- Discover how SETA can help you get a paid learning program – many programs pay you while you learn: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-pepkor-lifestyle-learnership/
- Explore SETA bursaries you still can apply for this year – financial help might make a big difference: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-bursaries-you-can-still-apply-for-this-year/
- Find quick skill programmes that get you hired fast – these short courses are filling up quickly: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/these-seta-skills-programs-are-filling-up-fast/
If you’re ready to submit your application, make a checklist: CV, cover letter, copies of ID and SACE, police clearance, and a diploma or degree if needed. Once you’ve gathered all the papers, send them to the email address or phone number listed for each school.
Good luck – your new teaching adventure could start this autumn!
