Short courses are one of the fastest ways to upgrade your skills in South Africa—especially if you need momentum, not years of study. The best options help you build practical job-ready competencies, often through online learning, weekend workshops, or short skills programmes that fit around work and family life. In this guide, you’ll find an … Read more
Building a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is one of the most meaningful paths you can choose in education. In South Africa, ECE also sits at the heart of national goals around child development, school readiness, and reducing learning inequalities. If you’re passionate about working with young children and want a long-term professional trajectory, … Read more
Teaching at primary or high school level in South Africa is a rewarding pathway—but it’s also a regulated profession. To work legally and to build a sustainable career, you need the right qualifications, subject competence, practical training, and registration with SACE. This guide breaks down the requirements in depth, with a focus on South African … Read more
Choosing between Foundation Phase and Senior Phase teaching is one of the biggest career decisions you’ll make as an educator. In South Africa, both routes can lead to fulfilling work, strong professional development, and SACE-related career opportunities—but the day-to-day classroom realities, curriculum emphasis, and skills you’ll build differ substantially. This deep-dive compares both paths across … Read more
Teaching internships and assistant roles can be powerful entry points into an education career—especially when you want real classroom experience, mentorship, and a pathway into long-term teaching. In South Africa, the application process also intersects with SACE requirements, subject demand, school readiness, and specific eligibility rules depending on your qualification and study route. This guide … Read more
South Africa faces a persistent teacher shortage in specific subject areas, and the impact is felt most strongly in schools serving learners who need consistent support and strong instructional foundations. While the national conversation often focuses on “general shortages,” the reality is more precise: some subjects are chronically harder to staff than others, and demand … Read more
SACE registration is one of the most important compliance and professional steps for teachers in South Africa. It signals that you meet statutory professional requirements and are committed to ethical teaching practice, continuous development, and accountability. In this deep-dive guide, you’ll learn what SACE is, what registration involves, why it matters for your career and … Read more
Becoming a teacher in South Africa is a pathway built on strong academic preparation, practical training, and professional registration. It’s also a career shaped by national priorities—such as improving learning outcomes, addressing teacher shortages, and supporting educators across early childhood, foundation, and senior phases. This guide explains exactly what you need to study, how SACE … Read more
Choosing a teaching specialisation in South Africa is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your education and career. The right focus can improve your employability, help you serve learners’ real needs, and align you with where demand is highest across provinces and school phases. It also shapes your route to SACE-related careers, whether … Read more
A PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is one of the most direct routes into professional teaching in South Africa. However, the requirements can feel complex because they differ based on your prior qualification, subject/phase alignment, and the programme’s entry rules. This guide breaks down who can apply, what institutions typically require, how SACE-related pathways affect … Read more