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A Teaching Assistant position is being filled in Lephalale. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Lephalale operation, and this Teaching Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the teaching jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Lephalale team on trust, and the Teaching Assistant role will feel that from week one.
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.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Lephalale also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Lephalale site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this teaching jobs role in Lephalale depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lephalale have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lephalale 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.
About Lephalale
Working in Lephalale means a place within the Phalaborwa mining belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Lephalale office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Lephalale cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
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 Lephalale.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Lephalale, Limpopo.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Lephalale contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the teaching jobs space in Limpopo.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
On top of that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Outputs
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
Essential Criteria
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.