Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Subject Head of Department or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Secunda. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.
About the Opportunity
The Subject Head of Department position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Secunda and across the teaching jobs space.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Secunda team on trust, and the Subject Head of Department role will feel that from week one.
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 Secunda teams, and the new Subject Head of Department will feel that from the first week.
Based in Secunda
Secunda continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Secunda petrochemical hub. 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
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 Secunda.
Meet the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Secunda office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga 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.
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.
Core Functions
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
Essential Criteria
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.