Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant in Pinetown. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Pinetown operation, and this Teaching Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Equally, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Teaching Assistant taking on this position.
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 Pinetown teams, and the new Teaching Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Pinetown colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Pinetown keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Pinetown teams.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the teaching jobs team in Pinetown 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 Pinetown team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pinetown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Daily Duties
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Provide individualised support to learners with diverse needs
- Implement school disciplinary procedures fairly and consistently
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.