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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Subject Head of Department based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the teaching jobs function.
About This Position
An experienced Subject Head of Department is needed to support operations in Mthatha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mthatha operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Mthatha.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Subject Head of Department is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mthatha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mthatha teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mthatha keep progressing.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
Working in Mthatha
Working in Mthatha means a place near the Mthatha regional service centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mthatha office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mthatha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mthatha.
The Environment
In addition, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Mthatha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mthatha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mthatha team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Role
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
Who We’re Looking For
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.