Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Physical Sciences Teacher role based in Saldanha. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Saldanha operation, and this Physical Sciences Teacher position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Saldanha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Physical Sciences Teacher will feel that from the first week.
Based in Saldanha
Importantly, the role is based in Saldanha, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Saldanha and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Saldanha.
Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Saldanha, Western Cape.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Saldanha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Saldanha team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Saldanha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Where You’ll Work
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.
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equal Opportunity
In addition, 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.
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 Saldanha.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Your Role
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
Essential Criteria
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.