The REQV (Relative Education Qualification Value) levels in South Africa are used to determine the salary scales for educators based on their qualifications. The REQV level system is designed to standardise and evaluate the level of education and qualifications teachers hold. The reason we wrote this page is because many new South African teachers … Read more
The Grade R Teacher salary per month in South Africa for 2026 varies significantly depending on whether you work for a government school or a private institution. While public sector salaries are strictly regulated by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), private sector pay is determined by individual school budgets and provincial averages. For 2026, … Read more
On this page, we guide teachers on how to write a testimonial for a Grade 9 learner who wants to apply for Grade 10 at another school. Writing a testimonial letter requires teachers to know the following important factors: 1. Academic Performance Mention the learner’s overall academic achievement, strengths in specific subjects, and attitude towards … Read more
Child development in South Africa is facing a silent crisis, and it starts with the foundation phase: Grade R. Over 7,000 Grade R teachers across South Africa are not qualified to teach at that level. This was confirmed in a recent sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on Basic Education, raising questions about the readiness of … Read more
The South African Department of Education hires teacher assistants to help with everyday school tasks like helping learners in class, managing admin work, and supporting the teacher during lessons. But make no mistake, the main focus of a teacher assistant is to support teaching and learning directly in the classroom. That is exactly what the … Read more
In order to become a Grade R teacher in South Africa, you will need to achieve the Grade R requirements which are: a recognised ECD qualification (minimum NQF Level 4 or 5), practical teaching experience, and registration with SACE. Without meeting these requirements, you cannot become a Grade R teacher. In South Africa, Grade R … Read more
There are nine main types of leave for teachers in South African public schools, which are: annual leave, sick leave, temporary incapacity leave, permanent disability leave, leave for occupational injuries and diseases, maternity leave, adoption leave, family responsibility leave, and study leave. On this page, we will explore each leave type for teachers in South … Read more
What Does A Grade R Teacher Do? On this page, we will explore all the core duties of a Grade R Teacher in a South African context. The real official schooling in South Africa starts at Grade R. That’s when the little learners exit their creches door into becoming formal scholars of the Foundation Phase. … Read more
On this page, we clarify, once and for all, if you can study teaching courses at TVET Colleges in South Africa. Well, based on all South African TVET colleges courses list we have looked at, the only courses you can study at TVET Colleges are the following: Therefore, you should not expect to study a … Read more
On this page you will find an approved HOD Job description as according to the PAM Document. Every HOD Teaching job advertisement in South Africa must be strictly informed by the PAM document’s guidelines. In terms of HOD job description, PAM Document provides a proper guidelines, including: Head of Department (HOD) Job Description Below is … Read more