Who Employs Teachers in South Africa
Who is a teacher?
A teacher is someone who instructs or teaches students in order for them to develop knowledge, competence, or virtue. They are also known as educators or tutors.
What qualifications do I need to become a South African teacher?
A person can become a teacher by following one of the two paths: a four-year Bachelor of Education degree (B. Ed.) or a three- or four-year Bachelor’s degree followed by a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
What are some of the duties of a teacher?
1. Plan and prepare the prescribed courses and lectures properly.
2. Carry out prescribed lessons at the times specified.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in classroom instruction.
4. Implement the designated curriculum completely and on time.
Who employs teachers in South Africa?
Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 states that the provincial head of the education department employs teachers in South Africa.
How many teachers are employed in the public schools?
According to the Department of Basic Education, South Africa’s public education system has 410,000 teachers.
How much does a qualified teacher earn in South Africa?
The average teacher salary in South Africa is R 288 000 per year or R 148 per hour.
What does SACE do for teachers?
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is a professional council for educators whose mission is to elevate the stature of the teaching profession by appropriate registration, professional development management, and the instillation of a Code of Ethics for all educators/teachers.
Is SACE compulsory for teachers in South Africa?
SACE registration is compulsory for all teachers. The SACE Act, Act No 31 of 2000, requires SACE to register all educators/teachers in South Africa.
How much does SACE registration cost?
SACE registration cost R200 for South Africans and R400 for non – South Africans.
