Special Needs Educator

Whether you are a seasoned Special Needs Educator or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mdantsane. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.

About the Opportunity

This Special Needs Educator role sits within the teaching jobs function in Mdantsane. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Special Needs Educator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Mdantsane.

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

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.

Working in Mdantsane

Working in Mdantsane means a place in the growing Buffalo City Metro, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mdantsane office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Mdantsane.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape.

Core Functions

• Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
• Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
• Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
• Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
• Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
• 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.