Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for its Ballito operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
What This Role Involves
This Teaching Assistant 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.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Teaching Assistant 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.
Equal Opportunity
In addition, 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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ballito.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Ballito offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
Daily Duties
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Clear criminal record and child-protection clearance
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.