South African schools are urgently inviting qualified, SACE-registered educators to fill substantive, temporary and substitute vacancies across phases. If you’re an educator ready to make an immediate classroom impact, this consolidated roundup is for you. Before you apply, read each advert carefully—many schools insist on hand delivery, recently certified copies (usually within 3–6 months), NRSO/Sexual Offenders Register proof, and the revised EDU/LPDE 01 forms where required.
To stand out, prepare a neat application pack with: a tailored application/cover letter, detailed CV with references, SACE certificate or proof of registration, ID, Matric, qualifications and academic transcripts, and any police or NRSO clearances listed. Stick to the school’s submission method (most do not accept emailed or faxed applications) and respect cut-off times on the closing day. Where schools indicate shortlisting and interview dates, keep your phone on and documents ready.
1) Phakama Secondary School — WCED Contract (Educator PL1: History)
- Start: January 2026 | Phase/Subject: History (Grades 8–12)
- Key Requirements: Valid SACE, suitably qualified to teach History, CAPS trained, senior/FET experience, excellent classroom management, interpersonal/communication skills, ability to integrate technology, willingness to offer extra-murals; prior teaching experience an advantage.
- Documents: Detailed CV, SACE, certified qualifications, certified ID, certified transcripts, SARS registration, proof of vetting against the national register for sexual offenders.
- How to apply: Hand deliver CVs to the school (no late applications).
- Enquiries: Tel 021 372 5749 / 065 003 4292.
- Note: WCED Contract post; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2) Jeremia Mdaka Primary School — Substitute Post (2 Months)
- Subjects/Grades: Natural Sciences & Technology, Grades 6–7
- Requirements: Minimum REQV 13, application letter, recently certified copies of qualifications, police clearance, participation in extra-curricular activities, SACE certificate.
- How to apply: Hand deliver at School Reception during working hours 07h30–15h00.
- Key Dates: Closing: 22/10/2025 | Shortlisting: 23/10/2025 | Interviews: 24/10/2025
- Address: 7955 Prof Bengu Street, Vosman, Emalahleni 1039
- Enquiries: Tel (013) 591 3564 | Principal Tjatji L.H. (Cell 081 891 4317)
- Email: Jeremiamdaka3@gmail.com
3) Craigieburn Primary School — Foundation Phase (Re-advertised)
- Subjects/Grades: English Gr 2; Mathematics Gr 2; Sepedi Gr 2; Life Skills Gr 2
- Requirements: Recently certified school certificates + academic transcripts; SACE; testimonials; CV; NRSO clearance certificate/proof of application.
- Submission: Hand deliver all documents at the school during 08h00–14h00.
- Key Dates: Closing: 22/10/2025 | Shortlisting: 23/10/2025 | Interviews: 28/10/2025
- Enquiries: Mashego R.T (Principal) — 082 265 6045
- Email: craigieburnprimary@yahoo.com
- Address: Stand No. 30001, Craigieburn | P.O. Box 46, Acornhoek, 1360
4) Malegale Primary School — Substantive Permanent Post (Post No. 11), Intersen Phase
- Subjects/Grades: Sepedi HL Gr 4–7; English FAL Gr 4–7; Mathematics Gr 4–7; Natural Sciences & Technology Gr 4–7
- Requirements: LPDE 01 form; REQV 14 and above; certified academic & professional qualifications; SACE (certified); certified ID; letter of application; CV. Experience will be an added advantage.
- Submission: Hand deliver only (emails/faxes not accepted).
- Key Date: Closing: 22/10/2025 at 10h00
- Contacts (as per advert): School office numbers on header; SGB signatories included.
5) Dimani Agricultural High School — Substitute of Maternity Post (CS1)
- Core Subjects: Mathematics Gr 8–12 and Physical Sciences Gr 10–12
- Minimum Requirements: REQV 13, Diploma/Degree in Education; ability to teach the above grades/subjects.
- Application Pack: Certified copies of academic & professional qualifications; certified Matric; certified SACE; detailed CV; certified ID. Females & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Where to Submit: Dzindi Circuit Office (Old Venda College of Education buildings), next to University of Venda.
- Key Dates: Closing: 22/10/2025 | Shortlisting: 23/10/2025 | Interviews: 30/10/2025
- Enquiries: Tshivhase F.C. (Cell 082 475 5901) | Tel 015 964 3520
6) Tshwaraganelo Primary School — Temporary Post (Inter-Sen)
- Subjects: Setswana Home Language (HL), Life Skills, Natural Sciences & Technology (NSTech)
- Phase: Intermediate & Senior | Assumption of Duty: 27 October 2025
- Requirements: CV; certified copies of ID, Matric, qualification, SACE, academic transcript.
- Submission: Hand deliver to 114 Musapitso Street, Ipelegeng, Schweizer-Reneke, 2780.
- Key Date: Closing: 22/10/2025
- Enquiries: Mocuminyane — 083 487 3529 | Tel/Fax (053) 963 8005
- Email: tshwaraganelops@gmail.com
7) Mgudlwa Secondary School — Substitute Teaching Posts (Four Months)
- Post 1: Gr 10–12 Physical Sciences + Gr 8–9 Natural Sciences
- Post 2: Gr 10–12 Life Orientation + Gr 8–9 Natural Sciences
- Requirements: BEd or equivalent; detailed CV; Completed 2024 Revised Edu 1 form; certified ID, Gr 12 certificate, SACE, qualifications & academic records; NRSO clearance certificate.
- Submission: Hand deliver to Mgudlwa Secondary School on/before 22-10-2025 at 14:00 (no emailed applications).
- Key Dates: Shortlisting: 24/10/2025 | Interviews: 31/10/2025
- Enquiries: Motshudi P.S. (Cell 072 347 8883)
- Postal: P.O. Box 682, Bronkhorstspruit, 1020 | Cell: 071 686 8585
8) Strandfontein Primary School — WCED Position (Intermediate Phase, Term 4)
- Nature: Substantive Vacant Post (subject to approval of Head of Education) | Start: 1 November 2025
- Requirements: Accredited ISP teaching qualification; Intermediate & Senior Phase teaching experience; English as LOLT; qualified to teach Afrikaans (ISP); experience teaching Mathematics (ISP); SACE-registered; CAPS trained; ICT skills; must offer an extra-curricular activity (Sport/Arts); good classroom management.
- Application Pack: Short letter of application; CV; teaching qualifications & Matric; a reference/testimonial. Specify the post you’re applying for.
- Submission: Email applications to strandfonteinprimaryposts@gmail.com
- Enquiries: strandfontein.prim@wcgschools.gov.za Abubaker.DeWet@wcgschools.gov.za, strandfonteinprimary@gmail.com | Tel (021) 393 2110 | Fax (021) 393 6842
- Closing: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
9) Kromdraai Combined School — PL1 Post (Inter-Sen, Gr 6 & 7)
- Subjects: Mathematics, Technology, Social Sciences
- Requirements: Properly filled revised EDU 1 form (2025); detailed CV with references; recently certified copies of Matric, REQV 13 teaching qualification, academic transcript, SACE, SA ID, and NRSO certification/proof of application.
- Submission: Hand deliver at the school admin (no emails accepted).
- Key Dates: Closing: 22/10/2025 @ 11:00 | Shortlisting: 22/10/2025 | Interviews: 27/10/2025
- Enquiries: School office (SGB & Principal Nkosi N.M).
- Email: (Applications not accepted via email.)
10) Moshasha Primary School — Temporary Substitute Teaching Post (PL1, Post No. 6)
- Subjects/Grades: Sepedi (R–3), English (R–3), Mathematics (R–3), Life Skills (R–3)
- LOLT: English and Sepedi | Minimum Requirement: REQV 13
- Application Pack: Application letter; completed LPDE-1 form; detailed CV; certified qualifications; statement of results; certified SACE; certified ID.
- Submission: Hand deliver to the school (emails/faxes not considered).
- Key Dates: Closing: 22/10/2025 at 14h30 | Shortlisting: 23/10/2025 | Interviews: 30/10/2025
- Enquiries: Tel 015 229 3003 | Cells 082 627 6844 / 071 898 4109
- Email: moshashaprimary145@gmail.com
- Postal: P.O. Box 2772, Koloti, 0709
Our Conclusion
- Closing Date: 22 October 2025 (respect each school’s specified cut-off time).
- Unless stated otherwise, hand-deliver applications to the school or circuit office indicated.
- Many schools specify no emailed/faxed applications—follow each advert precisely.
- Bring originals to interviews where possible; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 22 OCTOBER 2025
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We need to apply via fax or email we can’t be in a place 600km away in such short notice
Besides the short notice, we can’t be travelling in different places that requires money