Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Business Studies Teacher based in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the teaching jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Margate operation, and this Business Studies Teacher position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Margate much easier.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Margate also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The Margate group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Beyond that, the team mix in Margate reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
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.
In addition, 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 Margate site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Margate 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 Margate 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.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Margate have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Working in Margate
Crucially, the role is based in Margate, along the lush KZN North Coast. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Margate and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal.
Many candidates already living within reach of Margate cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
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 Margate.
Core Functions
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
Essential Criteria
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.