4 Academic Tutor jobs in South Africa
Academic Tutor
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Experienced Math & Science Tutors Wanted – Join Elite Tutors Cape Town
Elite Tutors Cape Town, a leader in personalized tutoring, is seeking passionate Math and/or Science Tutors with at least 5 years of teaching or tutoring experience to join our team. Based in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs or City Bowl, you'll empower students through one-on-one, group, and workshop sessions in Maths, Sciences, Accounting, and NBT prep, delivering both online and in-person lessons at students' residences to foster clarity, confidence, and academic success.
About the Role: This is a part-time, hybrid role based in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs or City Bowl, with work-from-home flexibility for online sessions.
As a tutor, you'll:
Create tailored lesson plans for online and in-person delivery
Provide engaging one-on-one and group instruction, including in-person lessons at students' residences
Contribute to curriculum development
Track student progress and offer constructive feedback
Build confidence in students of diverse abilities
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 5 years of tutoring or teaching experience in Mathematics and/or Science
Expertise in lesson planning and curriculum development
Excellent communication skills and patience
Ability to deliver both online lessons and in-person lessons at students' residences
Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, Science, or related field
Must be based in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs or City Bowl
Why Join Elite Tutors Cape Town?
Flexible hybrid work environment (online and in-person)
Competitive compensation and supportive community
Resources to enhance your tutoring impact
Opportunity to shape students' academic futures
Join our mission to elevate education in Cape Town Apply now to inspire and empower students.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to R30 000,00 per month
Expected hours: 3 – 12 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you based in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs or City Bowl area?
- Do you have your own reliable transport to travel to students' residences in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs or City Bowl for in-person tutoring sessions?
- Do you tutor Mathematics and/or Sciences at the high school and/or university level?
Experience:
- tutoring or teaching maths or sciences : 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cape Town, Western Cape 8001
JP - Academic Support Teacher
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The Junior Preparatory invites applications for the abovementioned position, which will be available from 01 January 2026.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position.
The requirements for this position are:
- Suitable qualifications in Inclusive Education and Foundation Phase Teaching
- An understanding and passion for children who learn differently
- An understanding of the value of inclusive education
- A fundamentally future-orientated approach to teaching and learning
- A keenness and a capacity to be strongly committed to the wide-ranging nature of the demands of such a position
- A passion for teaching and for the young people whose learning you would be expected to inspire
- An ability to be flexible, innovative and embrace change
- Computer literacy and experience in integrating IT into your teaching and learning
- An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished, multi-disciplinary team
- A commitment to on-going research, personal and professional development
- An awareness of the nature of our College and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos, co-curricular activities and pastoral approach
- Ability to embrace diversity and transformation in all aspects of school life
- Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender's clearance certificate
Temporary Academic Support Administrator
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Optimi is looking for highly motivated individuals with good communication skills to join the team as Academic Support Administrators. The ideal candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and have an approachable personality.
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12.
- Administration and Client Services Qualification.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be proficient in English, both verbal and written communication.
- Must be assertive.
DUTIES
- Export class lists on Power BI.
- Add students to their classes.
- Assist with IOS supplementary exams by receiving declaration forms and adding student names on Microsoft Teams for the supplementary exam sessions.
- Handle all client enquiries on Zoho for Academic operations.
- Add students and invigilators to Microsoft Teams.
- Assist teachers with queries.
- Update class lists.
- Activate email addresses.
This position is in Centurion.
Should you not receive a call from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Academic Support Co-ordinator
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Direct Reporting Line:
Head Academic
Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
The IIE's Varsity College, Sandton Campus has a vacancy for an Academic Support Co-ordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Department Administrative Support
- Responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of the campus Academic department across all School/s and Programmes.
- Compiles, manages and distributes academic reports as required by the campus Academic School/s.
- Captures student notes in the academic system as and when required.
- Collaborates with other members of the Academic team (and other departments where applicable) to prepare for, and meet the requirements of the campus PULSE and Groups Internal Audits.
- Provides academic and administrative support during the campus registration period, including calling for student retention initiatives.
- Supports the Head: Academic with the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SETS) requirements.
- Attends the Academic department meetings and records minutes at these meetings when required.
- Assists with student disciplinary hearings as and when required.
- Meets project deadlines as determined by the National office and/or the Head: Academic
Independent Contractor (Lecturer) Administration Management
- Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the campus Lecturing (Independent Contractor) team within the relevant School/s.
- Supports the Programme Manager/s in managing the Lecturers and addresses or directs their queries timeously and accurately.
- Monitors the lecturer's administrative performance, for example: the timeous submission of timesheets and documentation aligned with audit requirements and company policy.
- Captures information on the Direct Academic Student Engagement (DASE) tracker and ensures that this tracker is kept up-to-date and accurate at all times.
- Manages lecturing loads by way of module allocations i.e. Direct Academic Student Engagement tracking (DASE/non-DASE) to ensure the permissible maximum hours are adhered to and are not exceeded.
- Proactively monitors the Direct Academic Student Engagement (DASE) tracker and reports any Lecturers nearing the maximum permissible hourly allocation to the Head: Academic and relevant Programme Manager/s immediately to ensure that the hours are managed carefully thereafter and not exceeded.
- Manages and notifies the relevant lecturers of any changes that may affect their designated programmes.
- Collaborates with the relevant parties (Head: Academic, Programme Managers and the Junior HR Officer: Academic) to advertise campus Lecturer vacancies.
- Provides first line screening support of Lecturer applications and sets up interviews for shortlisted candidates.
- Attends mock lectures where required as part of the candidate screening process.
- Applies for Academic (Classification of Educational Subject Matter: CESM) approval on the HR & Payroll System to determine what module/s each Independent Contractor is approved to lecture on, and ensures that approvals are awarded by the Central Academic Team (CAT) prior to giving the Junior HR Officer: Academic the details to draw up the relevant Independent Contractor Agreements and related Annexures.
- Collaborates with the Junior HR Officer: Academic on the Lecturer appointment process to ensure that the process is streamlined and all audit and policy/process requirements are met prior to any Independent Contractor Agreements being issued or work being offered or carried out.
- Provides the Junior HR Officer: Academic with the relevant lecturing schedules needed to complete the Independent Contractor Agreements and associated Annexures.
- First level approver for the Lecturer timesheet approval process on the HR & Payroll system.
- Collaborates with the campus Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre to fulfil the timesheet approval function and checks timeously in the HR & Payroll system on a monthly basis in accordance with the payroll deadlines to ensure that all timesheets are approved and any queries are resolved before the timesheet cut off date.
- Works with the Academic Department in driving lecturer evaluations.
- Keeps in constant communication with the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre to inform them of module allocation and Lecturer details so that they can set up the relevant VCConnect email addresses and account details timeously.
- Ensures that all new Lecturers are invited to attend the semester Induction and Orientation sessions as part of their onboarding process.
Campus Synergy and General
- Assists the Academic department with the co-ordination of academic workshops when required.
- Assists in identifying at risk students and lecturers and directs academic related queries to the relevant Academic team member timeously.
- Liaises with the Capacity Planning and Timetabling Centre and manages the Programme Managers class visit schedule on a regular basis.
- Addresses queries with the relevant National office Academic Support team members, and rolls-out directives or projects as and when required.
- Collaborates with all departments on campus to facilitate optimal performance within the portfolio or scope of duties.
- Complies with The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) legislation relevant to the role.
Competencies Required:
- Advanced administrative and organisational skills
- Computer and system proficiency
- Problem solving skills
- Advanced communication
- Time management & prioritisation skills
- Best suited to a friendly, organised and methodical person who works accurately and is able to handle pressure.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of a National Diploma/Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6). However, candidates in their final year of their studies (NQF Level 6) who are currently employed at the company will also be considered for the role.
- Advanced Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 7) advantageous.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of two years administrative experience, ideally within a tertiary academic environment.
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 08:00 -17:00
Salary:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
- Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
- Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
- Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
- Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
- Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.
Application Response:
- Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
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The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.
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