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TVET Colleges Various Post Level 1 Lecturer Posts: September 2026

TVET Colleges Various Post Level 1 Lecturer Posts: September 2026
Written by Sifiso Mhlongo

 

Qualified lecturers, teachers, artisans and graduates looking for Post Level 1 (PL1) Lecturer vacancies at South Africa’s public TVET Colleges should not restrict their job search to only one college or province.

South Africa has 50 public TVET Colleges, and lecturer vacancies can be advertised at different times during the year.

A college in Gauteng may advertise Engineering Studies lecturers this week, while a college in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape or Western Cape may advertise Business Studies, NC(V), Report 191 or occupational programme lecturers several weeks later.

Edupstairs conducted a nationwide search for TVET College Post Level 1 Lecturer vacancies and found several colleges that have advertised PL1 opportunities during 2026, including very recent vacancies at Boland College, Tshwane North TVET College, Western TVET College, Central Johannesburg TVET College and Vhembe TVET College.

This Edupstairs guide is therefore designed as a nationwide TVET College PL1 Lecturer vacancy tracker.

Applicants can also use the Edupstairs TVET Colleges Explorer to explore all 50 public colleges, their campuses, programmes and other important information.

Quick Overview

  • Opportunity: Post Level 1 Lecturer Vacancies
  • Sector: Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training
  • Employers: South Africa’s 50 Public TVET Colleges
  • Post Level: Primarily PL1
  • Locations: All nine provinces
  • Appointments: Permanent, temporary, fixed-term, relief, replacement and College Council appointments depending on the vacancy
  • Typical programmes: NC(V), Report 191/NATED and Occupational Qualifications
  • Qualifications: Depend on the subject and programme
  • Teaching qualification: Frequently required
  • SACE registration: Frequently required for lecturing posts
  • Assessor/Moderator registration: May be required or advantageous
  • Trade Test: Often required for relevant artisan and occupational programmes
  • Where to monitor: Official TVET College vacancy pages, DHET/DPSA vacancies and Edupstairs

Latest TVET College PL1 Lecturer Vacancies

Edupstairs searched current and recently advertised vacancy information covering South Africa’s public TVET College sector.

The research included official college vacancy pages, Department of Higher Education and Training information, DPSA vacancy publications and recent PL1 advertisements.

The search identified several recent PL1 lecturer advertisements, but applicants need to be careful because search engines can continue displaying advertisements after their application deadlines have passed.

For that reason, Edupstairs does not classify a position as “open” simply because its vacancy page is still online.

Always check the closing date on the official advertisement before applying.

  1. Boland College PL1 Business Studies Lecturer

Boland College recently advertised a Lecturer: Business Studies – Human Resource Management (PL1) position at Worcester Campus.

Position Details

  • Post: Lecturer: Business Studies – Human Resource Management PL1
  • Campus: Worcester Campus
  • Reference Number: BC/WRC/LEC/BS2/08/26E
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Position Type: Fixed Term
  • Working Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Contract Period: As soon as possible until 30 June 2027
  • Remuneration: R23,443.25 – R30,504.25 per month plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Subjects

The successful candidate would be responsible for lecturing:

  • Labour N5
  • Labour N6
  • Personnel Management N6
  • Farming Management N6
  • Other relevant subjects where required

Minimum Requirements

Applicants were required to have:

  • At least a relevant recognised three-year qualification – REQV13
  • Qualification in education and training
  • Qualification appropriate to the subjects being taught
  • Experience in blended learning and educational technology
  • Valid SACE registration
  • Proven computer training in MS Office
  • Good administrative skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s licence

Recommended Additional Qualifications

Boland College also listed the following as recommendations:

  • Certified Assessor
  • Certified Moderator
  • Knowledge or experience of QCTO qualifications
  • TVET sector teaching experience
  • Workplace or industry experience

How to Apply

Applicants can view the official Boland College Human Resource Management PL1 Lecturer advertisement.

Applications for Boland College vacancies are submitted through the official Boland College online Z83 application portal.

Boland College states that manual applications are not accepted for this vacancy. Applicants must register on the electronic application system and upload the required documents.

These include the applicant’s CV and relevant supporting documents such as:

  • ID
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualifications
  • Driver’s licence
  • Valid SACE certificate

Applicants should check the official vacancy page before attempting to apply because the advertised closing date has passed.

Boland College also advertised an NC(V) Safety in Society Lecturer position.

Prospective applicants should therefore regularly monitor the official Boland College vacancies page for new PL1 lecturer opportunities.

  1. Tshwane North TVET College Life Skills and Computer Literacy Lecturer

Tshwane North TVET College recently advertised a Life Skills and Computer Literacy L2–L4 Lecturer position.

Position Details

  • Post: Life Skills and Computer Literacy L2–L4 Lecturer
  • Campus: Temba Campus
  • Reference: TNC/TC/26 – 09/1
  • Duration: September to December 2026
  • Salary: R30,504.25 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Minimum Requirements

Applicants needed:

  • Matric certificate
  • Appropriate M+3 qualification
  • National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field/subject
  • National Teacher’s Qualification
  • Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • SACE registration
  • Knowledge of legislation governing the sector

An Assessor/Moderator qualification was listed as an added advantage.

Duties

The lecturer would be responsible for:

  • Teaching Life Skills and Computer Literacy Levels 2–4
  • Providing academic support to learners
  • Promoting quality teaching and learning
  • Lesson planning
  • Preparing appropriate learner tasks
  • Conducting classes
  • Organising curriculum-related activities
  • Ensuring teaching is aligned with applicable subject policies

Official Vacancy Link

Applicants can view the official Tshwane North TVET College Life Skills and Computer Literacy Lecturer advertisement.

The vacancy has now moved into Tshwane North TVET College’s closed-vacancies archive.

Applicants interested in future opportunities should therefore regularly check Tshwane North TVET College vacancies.

This position demonstrates why applicants should monitor colleges frequently. Temporary lecturer vacancies can be advertised for relatively short periods when colleges need lecturers for a particular semester, trimester or replacement period.

  1. Western TVET College PL1 Electrical Engineering Lecturer Vacancies

Western TVET College – commonly known as Westcol – advertised several PL1 Electrical Engineering opportunities during August 2026.

These are particularly important for qualified Electrical Engineering graduates, teachers, technicians and artisans.

PL1 Electrical Engineering – Engineering Science, Power Machines, Mathematics and Mechano Technics

The position covered:

  • Engineering Science
  • Power Machines
  • Mathematics
  • Mechano Technics
  • N4–N6

The post was based at Westonaria.

Reference: WES/PL1/ELE-ENG/01

The appointment was a three-month College Council contract.

The advertised remuneration was:

REQV 13: R281,319 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits

REQV 14: R366,051 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Minimum requirements included:

  • Matric/Grade 12
  • Recognised three-year National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional qualification in Education
  • SACE registration
  • Ability to teach the relevant N4–N6 subjects
  • Computer literacy

A valid driver’s licence was listed as an added advantage.

Applicants can view the official Westcol PL1 Electrical Engineering – Engineering Science, Power Machines, Mathematics and Mechano Technics vacancy.

PL1 Electrical Engineering – Occupational Certificate: Electrician

Westcol also advertised a PL1 lecturer position for the:

Occupational Certificate – Electrician L2–L4

This type of vacancy is particularly relevant to qualified electricians and appropriately qualified technical educators who meet the teaching and occupational requirements.

Applicants can view the official Westcol PL1 Electrical Engineering – Occupational Certificate: Electrician L2–L4 vacancy.

PL1 Electrical Engineering – Industrial Electronics, Electrotechnics, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences

Another Westcol PL1 position covered:

  • Industrial Electronics
  • Electrotechnics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Sciences
  • N4–N6

Applicants can view the official Westcol Industrial Electronics, Electrotechnics, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences PL1 vacancy.

The August application periods for these posts have closed, but qualified Electrical Engineering lecturers should continue monitoring the official Western TVET College vacancies page.

These advertisements demonstrate the demand that can arise for applicants who combine an engineering qualification, professional teaching qualification and relevant occupational or industry experience.

  1. Central Johannesburg TVET College PL1 Lecturer Vacancies

Central Johannesburg TVET College is another institution that applicants should watch closely.

Its official vacancies platform lists a range of Lecturer PL1 positions.

These include: Lecturer PL1: Fitter and Turner

CJC has listed a PL1 lecturer vacancy specifically for Fitter and Turner.

This type of opportunity may be relevant to appropriately qualified artisans who also satisfy the education and lecturer requirements contained in the advertisement.

Applicants can check the official Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies page and view the Fitter and Turner PL1 advertisement.

Lecturer PL1: Occupational and NC(V) Programme

CJC has also listed a: Lecturer PL1: Occupational and NC(V) Programme

This illustrates the expansion of lecturer opportunities beyond conventional NATED programmes.

Applicants with occupational programme, QCTO, artisan, NC(V) and teaching experience should pay particular attention to these vacancies.

View the PL1 vacancies on the official CJC vacancies page.

Lecturer PL1: Artisan Plumbing – Permanent

Another particularly interesting CJC listing is:

Lecturer PL1: Artisan Plumbing – Permanent

This is an important example for qualified plumbers who may want to move from industry into technical and vocational education.

Check the official CJC vacancy listing for the Artisan Plumbing PL1 position.

Lecturer PL1: Computer Practice and Life Orientation

CJC also lists:

Lecturer PL1: Computer Practice and Life Orientation

The advertised appointment is a four-month fixed-term contract.

Applicants can view the official Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies.

Lecturer PL1: English L2–L4

CJC’s vacancy page additionally lists: Lecturer PL1: English L2–L4

The listing indicates a four-month fixed-term contract.

This demonstrates that TVET lecturer recruitment includes fundamental subjects in addition to technical and business subjects.

Lecturer PL1: Mathematics and Engineering Science

Another listed CJC opportunity covers:

Mathematics N4–N6 and Engineering Science N4

The position is listed as a three-month fixed-term contract.

Applicants should use the official Central Johannesburg TVET College vacancies page to access the individual advertisements and verify their current status before applying.

Central Johannesburg TVET College therefore demonstrates the enormous variety of PL1 positions that public colleges may recruit for.

TVET lecturer vacancies are not restricted to traditional classroom subjects.

Public colleges require lecturers across:

  • Business Studies
  • Engineering Studies
  • Artisan programmes
  • Occupational programmes
  • NC(V)
  • ICT
  • Mathematics
  • Languages
  • Life Orientation
  • Computer Practice
  • Fundamental subjects

Always verify whether an individual advertisement is still accepting applications before submitting documents.

  1. Vhembe TVET College PL1 Lecturer Recruitment

Vhembe TVET College’s official careers section also shows PL1 lecturer recruitment activity during 2026.

Its careers page contains a dedicated:

The college’s careers page is particularly useful because Vhembe publishes new vacancy advertisements and supporting documents from the same central page.

Applicants can visit the official Vhembe TVET College Careers and Vacancies page to access PL1 advertisements and check for newly released lecturer positions.

Vhembe’s careers page currently also contains newer September 2026 material relating to other college activities.

This is another reason Edupstairs recommends monitoring individual colleges instead of relying exclusively on Google searches.

An old PL1 advertisement may remain searchable even after recruitment has ended.

All 50 Public TVET Colleges You Should Monitor for PL1 Vacancies

Applicants looking for PL1 lecturer positions should monitor all 50 public TVET Colleges, particularly if they are willing to relocate.

Eastern Cape

Free State

Gauteng

KwaZulu-Natal

Limpopo

Mpumalanga

Northern Cape

North West

Western Cape

Instead of searching for all these institutions individually every day, applicants can use the Edupstairs TVET Colleges Explorer to explore all 50 public TVET Colleges, their campuses and study programmes.

What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a TVET College Lecturer?

There is no single qualification requirement covering every TVET lecturer vacancy.

Requirements depend on the programme and subjects being taught.

A Business Studies lecturer, for example, could require a relevant Diploma or Degree in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Management
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Public Management
  • Management Assistant
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Another relevant discipline

An Engineering lecturer could require an appropriate qualification in:

Occupational programme lecturers may additionally require an appropriate Trade Test or occupational qualification.

Applicants can use the Edupstairs Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate careers, NQF levels and registered South African qualifications.

The Explorer brings South African career and SAQA qualification information together and can help applicants understand how their existing qualification connects with possible occupational pathways.

SACE Registration Can Be Important

Many PL1 advertisements require applicants to be registered with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).

This requirement appeared repeatedly during Edupstairs’ research.

For example, both the recently advertised Boland College Human Resource Management position and Tshwane North TVET College Life Skills and Computer Literacy position required SACE registration.

Applicants should therefore not wait until a suitable vacancy appears before checking whether their SACE documentation is in order.

If an advertisement requires valid SACE registration, applicants who have not completed the process could find themselves unable to satisfy the minimum requirements before the closing date.

Always follow the requirements contained in the individual vacancy advertisement.

Assessor and Moderator Qualifications Can Strengthen an Application

Another common feature in TVET lecturer advertisements is an Assessor or Moderator qualification.

Sometimes these qualifications are compulsory.

In other vacancies they are listed as recommendations or added advantages.

Boland College, for example, listed Assessor and Moderator certification among the recommendations for its Human Resource Management PL1 vacancy.

Tshwane North TVET College listed an Assessor/Moderator qualification as an added advantage for its Life Skills and Computer Literacy vacancy.

These qualifications can become particularly important in occupational and skills programmes where assessment, moderation and workplace competence form part of programme delivery.

Applicants interested in professional development, occupational qualifications and skills programmes can also explore the Edupstairs SETA Platform.

The SETA Platform brings together all 21 South African SETAs and more than 1,000 programme and pathway records covering learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, WIL, occupational qualifications, skills programmes, bursaries and other development opportunities.

Qualified Artisans Should Pay Particular Attention to TVET Lecturer Posts

One of the strongest findings from the vacancy search is the number of lecturer opportunities connected to artisan and occupational programmes.

Qualified artisans should therefore not assume that their only career option is employment in industry.

TVET Colleges may require lecturers and facilitators in fields including:

  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Fitting and Turning
  • Welding
  • Boilermaking
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Mechatronics
  • Other occupational programmes

Central Johannesburg TVET College’s Artisan Plumbing and Fitter and Turner PL1 listings are good examples.

Westcol’s Occupational Certificate: Electrician PL1 advertisement provides another example.

Depending on the vacancy, applicants may need a combination of:

Grade 12/NC(V) + technical qualification + Trade Test + industry experience + teaching qualification + SACE registration + Assessor/Moderator credentials.

Requirements differ significantly between posts, so applicants should never use another lecturer advertisement as proof that they qualify for a new position.

Read every advertisement independently.

Prepare Your Z83 Before the Next PL1 Vacancy Appears

Many DHET/PERSAL-funded TVET College vacancies require the new Z83 Application for Employment form, although application procedures differ between colleges and positions.

Some colleges accept applications electronically.

Others provide dedicated recruitment portals.

Some require email submissions, while others specify hand delivery or courier delivery.

Boland College, for example, uses its own online Z83 recruitment portal.

Applicants searching for Public Service opportunities should also monitor the Edupstairs DPSA Entry-Level Jobs Hub and the latest DPSA vacancy circulars.

Never automatically send the same application package to every college.

Read the advertisement and follow the specified submission method.

Documents Prospective TVET Lecturers Should Prepare

Although every advertisement is different, prospective applicants should consider keeping the following documents and information ready:

  • Updated comprehensive CV
  • South African ID
  • Grade 12/Matric or NC(V) certificate
  • Diploma or Degree
  • Complete academic record/transcript
  • Professional teaching qualification
  • SACE registration certificate
  • Assessor certificate where applicable
  • Moderator certificate where applicable
  • Trade Test certificate for relevant occupational posts
  • Driver’s licence where required
  • SAQA evaluation for applicable foreign qualifications

Do not automatically attach every document to every application.

Follow the instructions contained in the specific advertisement.

Search According to the Subjects You Can Actually Teach

One mistake applicants make is searching only for the phrase “TVET Lecturer Vacancy.”

Search according to the subject you are qualified to teach as well.

For example:

  • PL1 Electrical Engineering Lecturer
  • TVET Human Resource Management Lecturer
  • TVET Financial Management Lecturer
  • NC(V) Mathematics Lecturer
  • Engineering Studies Lecturer N4–N6
  • Business Studies Lecturer N4–N6
  • TVET English Lecturer
  • Life Skills and Computer Literacy Lecturer
  • Office Administration Lecturer
  • Public Management Lecturer
  • Fitter and Turner Lecturer
  • Plumbing Lecturer
  • Electrical Infrastructure Construction Lecturer
  • Occupational Certificate Lecturer

This approach can uncover opportunities that may otherwise be missed.

Don’t Ignore Temporary Lecturer Vacancies

Applicants should also pay attention to temporary and fixed-term lecturer positions.

The vacancies identified during this research demonstrate why.

Tshwane North’s Life Skills and Computer Literacy position covered September to December 2026.

CJC lists four-month and three-month fixed-term PL1 positions.

Westcol advertised three-month College Council appointments.

Boland College’s Human Resource Management vacancy was a fixed-term position running until June 2027.

Applicants who search only for the word “Permanent” could therefore miss a substantial number of TVET teaching opportunities.

Temporary experience may also help applicants build TVET-sector experience that can be useful when competing for future vacancies.

Useful Edupstairs Resources for TVET Lecturer Applicants

Prospective lecturers should use several Edupstairs resources together rather than relying on vacancy searches alone.

Use the Edupstairs TVET Colleges Explorer to explore South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges.

Use the Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate careers, SAQA qualifications and NQF levels.

Use the Edupstairs SETA Platform to explore all 21 SETAs, occupational qualifications, skills programmes, apprenticeships, learnerships and professional-development pathways.

Government job seekers should also monitor the Edupstairs DPSA Entry-Level Jobs Hub for Public Service opportunities.

TVET graduates who still need workplace experience should particularly consider SETA programmes, internships, Work Integrated Learning and apprenticeships before applying for positions requiring industry experience.

Tools you may find useful:

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Don’t Wait for the Vacancy Before Preparing

The latest research shows exactly why TVET lecturer applicants need a proactive job-search strategy.

There may be periods when relatively few PL1 positions are open nationally, followed by several colleges recruiting within a short period.

By the time an advertisement appears, the applicant should ideally already know:

  • Which programmes they are qualified to teach
  • Which subjects appear on their academic transcript
  • Whether their SACE registration is valid
  • Whether they have an Assessor or Moderator qualification
  • Whether their CV reflects both teaching and industry experience
  • Whether their qualifications and academic records are readily available
  • Whether their Trade Test documentation is available, where relevant
  • Which of South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges they would be prepared to work for

Use the Edupstairs TVET Colleges Explorer to research colleges and campuses, the Career & Qualification Explorer to investigate career and qualification pathways, and the SETA Platform to investigate occupational training, lecturer-development and workplace-learning opportunities.

Most importantly, do not wait until a vacancy is three days away from closing before preparing your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are there PL1 Lecturer vacancies at South African TVET Colleges?

Yes. Edupstairs’ research identified PL1 recruitment activity during 2026 at colleges including Boland College, Tshwane North TVET College, Western TVET College, Central Johannesburg TVET College and Vhembe TVET College.

However, individual advertisements have different closing dates and applicants must verify the current status of each vacancy before applying.

  1. Which TVET Colleges have recently advertised PL1 lecturer posts?

Recent or accessible 2026 PL1 vacancy information was identified at:

  • Boland College
  • Tshwane North TVET College
  • Western TVET College
  • Central Johannesburg TVET College
  • Vhembe TVET College

This does not mean other colleges will not recruit PL1 lecturers. Applicants should monitor all 50 colleges.

  1. How many public TVET Colleges are there in South Africa?

There are 50 public TVET Colleges across South Africa’s nine provinces.

Applicants can explore them through the Edupstairs TVET Colleges Explorer.

  1. Do I need SACE registration to lecture at a TVET College?

Many lecturer advertisements require valid SACE registration.

Applicants must check the exact requirements of the position they want to apply for.

  1. Can an artisan become a TVET College lecturer?

Potentially, yes. TVET Colleges employ lecturers and facilitators for engineering, artisan and occupational programmes.

Relevant qualifications, a Trade Test, workplace experience, teaching qualifications, SACE registration or Assessor/Moderator credentials may be required depending on the position.

  1. Can I become a TVET lecturer with an Engineering qualification?

Potentially. Westcol’s recent advertisements demonstrate that colleges recruit lecturers in Electrical Engineering subjects including Engineering Science, Power Machines, Mathematics, Mechano Technics, Industrial Electronics and Electrotechnics.

Applicants must still satisfy all requirements contained in the individual advertisement.

  1. Are all PL1 TVET lecturer jobs permanent?

No. The positions found during this research included permanent, temporary, fixed-term and College Council contract appointments.

  1. Where can I find TVET College lecturer vacancies?

Applicants should monitor:

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No. Edupstairs provides vacancy information, application guidance and educational resources.

Recruitment decisions are made by the relevant TVET College, Department of Higher Education and Training or other responsible employer.

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Disclaimer

This article is an information and vacancy-monitoring guide.

TVET College vacancies can open, close, be extended, withdrawn or re-advertised at any time.

Applicants should always verify the closing date, reference number, salary, campus, qualification requirements and application procedure directly from the official advertisement before applying.

Some vacancies discussed in this article have already closed and are included to help applicants identify colleges, subjects and official recruitment pages worth monitoring for upcoming PL1 opportunities.

Edupstairs does not recruit on behalf of TVET Colleges, DHET, DPSA or any other employer and cannot guarantee interviews, shortlisting or employment.

Never pay anyone who promises to secure a TVET College lecturer position for you.

Editorial Integrity

Edupstairs researched PL1 lecturer recruitment activity across South Africa’s public TVET College sector using official college vacancy information and current vacancy searches.

The research confirmed recent or accessible PL1 recruitment information from Boland College, Tshwane North TVET College, Western TVET College, Central Johannesburg TVET College and Vhembe TVET College.

Older advertisements have not been presented as currently open merely because their pages remain accessible online.

Where an application deadline has already passed, applicants are advised to use the official vacancy page to monitor the college for future opportunities.

This article should therefore be treated as a living TVET College PL1 Lecturer Vacancies tracker and updated whenever a new verified lecturer vacancy is published by one of South Africa’s 50 public TVET Colleges.

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About the author

Sifiso Mhlongo

Sifiso Mhlongo is the Founder and Editor of Edupstairs, one of South Africa's leading online platforms for education, careers, and employment opportunities. Passionate about empowering young people, he is dedicated to making learnerships, internships, bursaries, graduate programmes, and job opportunities more accessible through clear, practical, and trustworthy content.

With a background in education and digital publishing, Sifiso leads Edupstairs' editorial strategy, ensuring every article is accurate, relevant, and designed to help South Africans make informed career decisions.
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