Subject Head of Department

The organisation is recruiting a Subject Head of Department for its Zeerust operation. The role forms part of a wider teaching jobs portfolio across North West.

What This Role Involves

This Subject Head of Department role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Zeerust. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the teaching jobs pipeline across North West.

Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Zeerust operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Zeerust also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Zeerust.

Working in Zeerust

Beyond that, the role is based in Zeerust, along the N4 Trans-Kalahari corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Zeerust and the broader North West region.

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 Zeerust.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Zeerust, North West.

Many candidates already living within reach of Zeerust 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.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in Zeerust offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in North West.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Zeerust have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Zeerust 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.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Zeerust colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the teaching jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Zeerust teams.

Beyond that, 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 Zeerust keep progressing.

Your Workplace

In addition, 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.

Beyond that, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Zeerust site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across North West, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Zeerust.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across North West.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise extra-mural activities, study sessions and excursions
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
• Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
• Assess learner progress through formative and summative assessments
• Support whole-school improvement plans and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to the school's enrichment programmes and community outreach
• Maintain SACE registration and engage in continuous professional development
• Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms

What You'll Need

• Strong classroom management and discipline strategies
• Willingness to participate in extra-mural activities
• Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Experience integrating technology into lessons is an advantage
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.