Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Teaching Assistant based in Potchefstroom, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the teaching jobs function.
About This Position
The Teaching Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Potchefstroom branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the teaching jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the teaching jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Potchefstroom.
Working in Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Potchefstroom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Potchefstroom, North West.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this teaching jobs role in Potchefstroom depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Potchefstroom team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Potchefstroom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Potchefstroom.
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.
Key Outputs
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
What You’ll Need
- Child-protection clearance where required by law for work with learners
- Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Strong collaboration with phase, subject and pastoral teams
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.