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Posted recently. Role: Intermediate Phase Teacher. Location: Mahikeng, North West. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The Intermediate Phase Teacher vacancy forms part of how the Mahikeng branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the teaching jobs side of the business moving forward.
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.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mahikeng also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the teaching jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mahikeng much easier.
About Mahikeng
Mahikeng continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Mahikeng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mahikeng cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mahikeng, North West.
Your Workplace
Importantly, 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 Mahikeng site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mahikeng contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in North West.
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 North West.
Crucially, 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 Mahikeng keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mahikeng teams.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.
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 Mahikeng.
Meet the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mahikeng office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Mahikeng reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
What You’ll Need
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.