FET Phase Teacher

A vacancy has been confirmed for a FET Phase Teacher based in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the teaching jobs function.

The Role

This FET Phase Teacher role sits within the teaching jobs function in Ballito. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

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 Ballito.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the FET Phase Teacher to step into the teaching jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

About Ballito

Ballito continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with minutes from King Shaka International Airport. 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 Ballito.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Ballito 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.

Your Future Here

Crucially, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Ballito 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 Ballito 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.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

The Environment

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.

Crucially, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, 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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ballito.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

Key Outputs

• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
• Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
• Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
• Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress

Candidate Profile

• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Current SACE registration or proof of application
• Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.