The Gauteng Department of Education has published vacancy circular 01 of 2026. This circular contains advertisements of Educator Promotional Posts which includes School Principals, Deputy Principals, Head of Departments, Chief/Senior Education Therapists and Learner Support Educator (LSE) PL 1 Posts at public ordinary and special schools across all Gauteng Education Districts respectively.
As EDUPSTAIRS, we advise and encourage all School Principal and Deputy Principal applicants to familiarize themselves with the NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ HANDBOOK.
The handbook provides guidance on three important areas:
- Academic Leadership,
- School Leadership and
- School Development Planning
This handbook is NOT a policy document but it is a practical guide that is designed as a reference for Public School Principals and Deputy Principals to consult as they carry out their day to day roles and responsibilities. It will support Public School Principals to lead an effective school with the primary aim of improving teaching and learning in their schools.
DOWNLOAD THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS HANDBOOK HERE
ADVERTISEMENT AND APPOINTMENT PRINCIPLES:
These vacant posts are advertised in terms of the Gauteng Provincial Chamber: Collective Agreement 02 of 2005 (based on ELRC Resolution 5 of 1998).
The Department reserves the right to not fill vacant posts advertised on this list of vacancies should it be discovered that incorrect information was submitted or published.
In advertising and filling of these vacant posts, the Department will be guided by policy guidelines, viz:
Employment Equity measures for designated groups, namely black people in general (which include Indians, Coloureds and Africans), women and people with disabilities; and Representivity
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets as in Circular 09 of 2020 for the implementation of Employment Equity Plan.
Applicants must note that if no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.
DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY:
The preferred date of assumption of duty is 01 JANUARY 2027; unless another date of assumption is mutually agreed upon by all relevant parties.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All Hand Delivered applications must be received by Friday, 14 August 2026, not later than 16:00. No applications will be accepted after the aforementioned date and time. Posted applications will only be accepted if they have a postal stamp indicating that the application was posted on or before the closing date of 14 August 2026. (NO EXCEPTION)
DOWNLOAD VACANCY LIST CIRCULAR 01 OF 2026 HERE
DOWNLOAD THE COVER REQUIREMENTS VACANCY CIRCULAR 01 OF 2026 HERE
DOWNLOAD THE GDE 2R APPLICATION FORM HERE
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