Post Level 1 Various Teaching Posts in Various Schools Closing 17 August 2026

 

Teachers looking for Post Level 1 teaching vacancies in South Africa have several opportunities to consider before the next application deadline.

A number of primary and secondary schools across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal are currently advertising teaching posts that close on Monday, 17 August 2026.

The vacancies cover Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET phases, with teaching opportunities in subjects such as Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Geography, Life Sciences, Business Studies, Languages, Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Music and several other learning areas.

There are 16 vacancy listings representing 17 teaching posts in this roundup, as Suncrest High School is advertising two positions under one listing.

Teachers should not wait until the closing date to prepare their applications. School vacancies can have specific application instructions and documentation requirements, so applicants should open the individual vacancy they are interested in and carefully follow the instructions provided.

Quick Overview

• Opportunity: Post Level 1 Teaching Posts
• Number of vacancy listings: 16
• Number of teaching posts represented: 17
• Closing date: 17 August 2026
• Provinces represented: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
• School levels: Primary and secondary schools
• Phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior and FET
• Post types: Permanent, temporary and substitute posts
• Application method: Check each individual vacancy for its specific instructions

Teachers can also browse the Edupstairs South African Teaching Posts platform to see teaching vacancies published across the country.

Post Level 1 Teaching Vacancies Closing 17 August 2026

Below are the teaching posts currently listed on Edupstairs with a closing date of 17 August 2026. Click the name of each vacancy to open the individual teaching-post page and view the available vacancy information.

Limpopo Teaching Posts

Limpopo has the largest number of vacancies in this roundup, including opportunities for Mathematics, Sepedi, Physical Sciences, Geography, Engineering Graphics and Design, Mathematical Literacy and other subjects.

1. Njinga Sindane Primary School – Mathematics, Sepedi, Natural Sciences and Technology

Province: Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Mathematics, Sepedi, Natural Sciences and Technology – Grades 4–7

View the Njinga Sindane Primary School teaching post

This opportunity may be particularly relevant to teachers who are qualified to work across the Intermediate and Senior phases and can teach Mathematics alongside Sepedi and Natural Sciences and Technology.

2. Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School – Mathematics, Sepedi, Creative Arts and Natural Sciences

Province: Limpopo
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Mathematics and Sepedi – Grades 4–7; Creative Arts and Natural Sciences – Grade 7

View the Umthombo Wemfundo Primary School teaching post

Applicants should pay close attention to the combination of subjects and grades when determining whether their qualifications and teaching experience are suitable.

3. Marude Secondary School – Electrical Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Electrical Technology – Grades 8–9; Engineering Graphics and Design – Grades 10–12

View the Marude Secondary School teaching post

Teachers with qualifications aligned to technical subjects should examine this vacancy carefully. Technical teaching posts can require very specific subject knowledge, so applicants should ensure their qualifications support the advertised teaching combination.

4. Marude Secondary School – Physical Sciences

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subject: Physical Sciences – Grades 10–12

View the Marude Secondary School Physical Sciences post

This is a separate Marude Secondary School vacancy aimed at teachers who can teach Physical Sciences at FET level.

5. Matodzi Secondary School – Geography

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subject: Geography – Grades 10–12

View the Matodzi Secondary School Geography post

Applicants should verify that their teaching qualification and academic record demonstrate the required subject specialisation before applying.

6. Nelson Ramodike Secondary School – Mathematical Literacy and Geography

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects: Mathematical Literacy and Geography – Grades 10–12

View the Nelson Ramodike Secondary School teaching post

Because this vacancy combines two FET subjects, prospective applicants should check the complete vacancy information before applying rather than assuming that qualification in only one of the advertised subjects will be sufficient.

7. Settlers Agricultural High School – English HL and Life Orientation

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects: English Home Language and Life Orientation – Grades 10–12

View the Settlers Agricultural High School teaching post

Teachers specialising in English Home Language and Life Orientation can review the individual listing for the school’s full vacancy information.

8. Sekete Secondary School – Mathematics and Business Studies

Province: Limpopo
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Substitute post
Number of posts: 1
Subjects: Mathematics and Business Studies – Grades 10–12

View the Sekete Secondary School teaching post

Importantly, this is advertised as a substitute post rather than a permanent position. Applicants should take the nature of the appointment into consideration when reviewing the opportunity.

Mpumalanga Teaching Posts

Three teaching vacancies in this roundup are based in Mpumalanga.

9. JB Khoza Primary School – Xitsonga, Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Province: Mpumalanga
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Nature of post: Substitute post
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Xitsonga – Grade 5; Mathematics and Natural Sciences – Grade 4

View the JB Khoza Primary School substitute teaching post

This vacancy is a substitute position and includes a combination of language, Mathematics and Natural Sciences teaching responsibilities.

10. JB Khoza Primary School – Xitsonga, Life Skills and Natural Sciences

Province: Mpumalanga
Phase: Intermediate Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Xitsonga and Life Skills – Grade 6; Natural Sciences – Grade 5

View the JB Khoza Primary School permanent teaching post

JB Khoza Primary School therefore has two separate vacancies in this roundup. Applicants should make sure they open the correct vacancy because the subject combinations and nature of appointment differ.

11. Mkolishi Secondary School – Siswati and Life Sciences

Province: Mpumalanga
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Temporary
Number of posts: 1
Subjects: Siswati and Life Sciences – Grades 8–12

View the Mkolishi Secondary School teaching post

The listing identifies this as a temporary position. Applicants should check the individual vacancy page for the available application information.

Gauteng Teaching Posts

Several opportunities are also available to teachers looking for positions in Gauteng.

12. Suncrest High School – Technology, Mathematical Literacy and Afrikaans FAL

Province: Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of posts: Permanent
Number of posts: 2

The listing contains two positions:

Post No. TECH/LIT910

• Technology – Grades 8–9
• Mathematical Literacy – Grade 10

Post No. AFRFAL810

• Afrikaans First Additional Language – Grades 8–10

View the two Suncrest High School teaching posts

Teachers should identify the specific Suncrest High School position for which they are applying and make sure their application corresponds with the correct advertised post.

13. St John’s College – Economics, Business Studies and Accounting

Province: Gauteng
Phase: FET Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects: A-Level Economics, IGCSE Level Business Studies and Accounting

View the St John’s College teaching post

This vacancy differs from the standard CAPS subject combinations appearing elsewhere in this list because it specifically refers to A-Level Economics and IGCSE-level Business Studies and Accounting. Applicants should therefore read the vacancy carefully before applying.

14. Hlabelela Primary School – Grade 3

Province: Gauteng
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of post: Temporary
Number of posts: 1
Teaching responsibility: All Grade 3 subjects

View the Hlabelela Primary School Grade 3 teaching post

Foundation Phase teachers looking for an opportunity to teach Grade 3 can review the full listing through the link above.

Western Cape Teaching Post

15. Wynberg Boys’ Junior School – Woodwind and Foundation Phase Music

Province: Western Cape
Phase: Foundation Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Woodwind and Foundation Phase Music – Grades 1–3

View the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School teaching post

This is a specialised music teaching opportunity. Applicants should carefully review the vacancy to establish whether their music qualifications and teaching background match what the school requires.

KwaZulu-Natal Teaching Post

16. Athlone Primary School – Music and Drama

Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Phase: Intermediate and Senior Phase
Nature of post: Permanent
Number of posts: 1
Subjects/Grades: Music and Drama – Grades R–7

View the Athlone Primary School Music and Drama post

This is another specialist opportunity, covering Music and Drama across Grades R–7.

Don’t See a Suitable Post? View All Teaching Vacancies on Edupstairs

The vacancies above are specifically those in this roundup that close on 17 August 2026. They are not all the teaching opportunities currently available on Edupstairs.

Teachers searching for posts with different closing dates, provinces, schools, phases or subjects can use the dedicated Edupstairs teaching vacancies platform:

View All Published South African Teaching Posts on Edupstairs

The platform makes it easier to explore published teaching opportunities instead of relying only on individual vacancy roundups.

Bookmarking the teaching-posts page can also be useful for job seekers who are actively looking for new vacancies, as opportunities have different publication and closing dates.

Before Applying for a Teaching Post

Finding a vacancy that mentions your subject is only the first step. Teachers should check whether they satisfy the requirements of the actual advertised post.

Before submitting an application, check:

• The school name and location.
• The post number or reference number, where applicable.
• The phase and grades you will be expected to teach.
• The advertised subject combination.
• Whether the post is permanent, temporary or substitute.
• The required qualifications.
• Any SACE requirements stated in the advert.
• The documents that must accompany the application.
• The required application method.
• The closing date and any specified closing time.
• Whether applications must be emailed, delivered or submitted through another specified channel.

The individual Edupstairs vacancy page should be your starting point, but applicants should follow the application requirements and source information associated with the specific vacancy.

A Common Mistake: Applying for Every Teaching Vacancy

Job hunting can be frustrating, particularly for newly qualified educators, but sending the same application to every school is not necessarily an effective strategy.

Subject combinations matter.

For example, a teacher qualified primarily in Geography should not automatically assume that a vacancy requiring Mathematical Literacy and Geography is suitable. Similarly, teaching Mathematics at Intermediate Phase level is not automatically equivalent to meeting the requirements of a Grade 10–12 Mathematics position.

Your academic transcript, teaching qualification, teaching methodology and subject specialisation may all be relevant when a school assesses your application.

Apply strategically to posts that genuinely match your qualifications.

Prepare Your Documents Before the Deadline

Because these vacancies close on 17 August 2026, applicants should prepare their documents as early as possible.

Depending on the requirements of a particular vacancy, teachers may need documents such as:

• An updated CV.
• South African ID or other required identification.
• Teaching qualification certificates.
• Academic transcripts or records.
• SACE registration or evidence relating to registration where required.
• Testimonials or references where requested.
• Any application form specified in the vacancy.

This list is general application guidance and does not replace the requirements of an individual school advertisement. Only submit documents in the format and manner requested for the specific post.

Newly Qualified Teachers Should Apply Strategically

Newly qualified teachers sometimes overlook vacancies because they assume schools are looking only for experienced educators.

Do not disqualify yourself without first reading the requirements.

Instead, focus on demonstrating the connection between your qualification and the advertised teaching role. Your teaching practice, subject methodologies, academic record and classroom exposure can help demonstrate your suitability where they are relevant to the vacancy.

At the same time, applicants should never claim experience, qualifications or subject expertise they do not have.

A carefully targeted application is generally more useful than sending a generic CV to dozens of schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do these teaching posts close?

All the vacancy listings included in this roundup have a closing date of 17 August 2026.

2. How many teaching opportunities are listed?

There are 16 vacancy listings representing 17 posts. Suncrest High School’s listing contains two teaching positions.

3. Are all these positions permanent?

No. The list includes permanent, temporary and substitute posts. Check the nature of appointment shown under each vacancy.

4. Are there Foundation Phase teaching opportunities?

Yes. The vacancies include Foundation Phase opportunities, including a Grade 3 position at Hlabelela Primary School and a specialist music position at Wynberg Boys’ Junior School.

5. Are there FET teaching posts?

Yes. A substantial proportion of this roundup consists of secondary-school and FET opportunities covering subjects including Physical Sciences, Geography, Mathematical Literacy, Business Studies, Life Sciences, English and technical subjects.

6. Where can I see the application details?

Click the individual vacancy link under the school you are interested in. This will take you to that teaching post’s page on Edupstairs.

7. Where can I find teaching posts that close after 17 August?

Visit the Edupstairs South African Teaching Posts platform to browse other published teaching vacancies.

8. Can I apply for more than one teaching vacancy?

You may consider multiple vacancies where you meet the respective requirements, but each application should follow the instructions for that particular post. Do not assume that two schools use the same application procedure.

9. Should I apply if only one of my subjects matches?

Read the full requirements first. Where a school advertises a specific subject combination, applicants should not assume that qualification in only one subject satisfies the requirements.

10. Can newly qualified teachers apply?

This depends on the requirements of each individual vacancy. Newly qualified educators should review each advert carefully rather than assuming that experience is required when it has not been stated.

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Edupstairs Advice

With a deadline of 17 August 2026, applicants should use the remaining time to focus on vacancies that closely match their qualifications and subject specialisations.

Start by opening the individual vacancy. Check the phase, subjects, post type and application instructions. Then prepare the required documents and submit your application through the method specified for that particular vacancy.

Most importantly, do not wait until the final hours of the closing date if your application is already ready.

If none of these positions matches your teaching profile, continue checking the Edupstairs Teaching Posts platform for other published vacancies.

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Disclaimer

Edupstairs is an independent educational and employment information platform. Edupstairs is not the employing school, provincial education department or recruitment authority for the vacancies listed above.

Vacancy information may be updated by the relevant school or employer. Applicants should therefore review the individual vacancy information and follow the official application requirements associated with the post before submitting an application.

Edupstairs does not guarantee employment, shortlisting or appointment.

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