Senior IT Educator — Shape the Next-Gen Tech Talent

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension fund

Medical aid

On-site role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a senior IT Educator to deliver engaging IT instruction for Grades 8–12, aligned with the CAPS curriculum. You will guide students in programming, databases, web development, networking and hardware through practical, project-based learning.

This on-site role requires a teaching qualification with SACE registration and at least six years’ IT teaching experience. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and utilise modern educational technology to prepare learners for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and teaching qualification.
• SACE registration is required.
• Minimum 6 years teaching IT at secondary level.
• In-depth knowledge of CAPS IT curriculum.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, and SQL.
• Strong networking and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with educational technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver IT lessons for Grades 8–12 aligned with CAPS.
• Teach programming, databases, web development, networking and hardware.
• Instill cybersecurity, digital citizenship and data privacy principles.
• Design and implement practical IT projects and coding challenges.
• Assess student progress through assignments, tests and exams.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to students on IT-related challenges and careers.
• Stay current with IT developments and educational tech tools.
• Manage school IT resources and licenses.
• Collaborate with IT and other teachers to integrate tech across the curriculum.
• Foster an inclusive, innovative learning environment.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

SQL

Networking

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Teaching qualification / SACE registration

Tools

LMS

Educational technology tools

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a senior IT Educator to deliver engaging IT instruction for Grades 8–12, aligned with the CAPS curriculum. You will guide students in programming, databases, web development, networking and hardware through practical, project-based learning.

This on-site role requires a teaching qualification with SACE registration and at least six years’ IT teaching experience. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and utilise modern educational technology to prepare learners for a