Frequently Asked Questions

A junior degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). A degree that has any of the STEM subjects qualifies.

No, a teaching diploma is not required to participate in the programme. However, a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is an added advantage alongside your STEM undergraduate degree.

A candidate is offered a temporary SACE (South African Council for Educators) certificate that allows them to teach for the duration of the 2-year programme. During this time, the candidate is advised to enrol in and complete a PGCE to become a qualified teacher.

Science (Physical Science, Life Sciences), Technology, English and Mathematics.

Step 1: Apply through the link on our website (teachsouthafrica.org.za) to become an Ambassador, or send an email with your CV, qualifications and certificates to apply@teachsouthafrica.org. Step 2: A selection process of CVs from the applicant pool takes place. Step 3: Selected candidates are put through a psychometric test. Step 4: Successful candidates from the psychometric test proceed to the panel interview stage. Step 5: After interviews, the selected candidates are taken through training at a 2-week academy to prepare them for their teaching role. Step 6: Candidates, then referred to as Ambassadors upon completion of the academy, are placed in schools as teachers for a period of two years.

In the Training Academy, candidates undergo intensive training for two weeks focusing on pedagogy, methodology, educational values, classroom management, self-leadership, relationships and community building, administration and governance, among other things.

Ambassadors are matched according to their specialised degree subject and the needs identified in a particular school. For example, if a school's performance in Mathematics is low, an Ambassador with a degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering will be placed at that school to teach Mathematics.

Two years.

The programme does not offer financial support. You will be compensated with a monthly entry-level teacher's salary according to the government teacher's rate.

There are regular workshops, training sessions and opportunities for our Ambassadors to participate in during the two-year period.

Once Ambassadors are placed, there is an ongoing support process that involves monitoring their performance in the classroom through reports.

Visit our website to see testimonials at teachsouthafrica.org.za, or our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@teach_southafrica8140.

As an Ambassador, you are required to initiate a Legacy Project, an initiative you start at the school as part of its overall development. This could be a school choir, a girls' programme, a rugby team, an after-school programme, and so on.

Our six-step recruitment and selection process ensures our candidates understand and are well-prepared for the classroom environment. Ongoing support is also provided throughout the two-year programme.

Settling into the school and community at your placement, checking on the well-being and progress of the Ambassador, and providing personal development through quarterly workshops.

Your placement location and school are determined by the Department of Basic Education. Candidates are placed where the need has been identified.

The teaching profession in South Africa needs an infusion of young, able talent, which is exactly what the TEACH SA programme offers. Our programme enables young men and women with diverse skills to enter and impact the teaching profession.

TEACH SA enables Ambassadors to collaborate and share best practices through workshops and electronic platforms.