13 Education jobs in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 05/22/2025

Are you passionate about teaching and shaping future professionals? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Higher Education Lecturer to join our academic team and deliver engaging, industry-relevant content.

The role's purpose is to facilitate learning by sharing knowledge, industry experience, and a passion for the hospitality industry with students. It also supports students in completing their qualifications successfully and developing graduate attributes to be gainfully employed and to contribute to the industry and economy.

We offer a dynamic and supportive environment for our staff, fostering growth and collaboration. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our faculty as a Lecturer at our IHS West Rand campus.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of a Master (NQF 9 or equivalent achieved in the field of Hospitality)
• A minimum of 5 years of recent hospitality industry experience
• A minimum of 2 years lecturing/facilitation experience
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in navigating learning supported by a Learner Management System
• Proof of student success through implementing effective student-centered facilitation and support
• Experience in curriculum enhancement and assessment development practices
• Experience in supporting student learning and achieving success through applying a variety of interventions relating to real-world application
• Sound knowledge base of hospitality and the higher education context
• Strong administrative skills and ability to perform under pressure
• Good communication and observation skills
• Acknowledge diversity and inclusivity

Qualities:

• Identify with the institution's values
• Care for the success and wellness of teams and students
• Display a professional orientation and conduct
• Foster collaboration among teams and students
• Ability to be flexible, and adapt to different situations
• Perform well within a team and independently

Recruitment Consultant Education

Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.

Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established education recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UK market, operating from Cape Town. They are experts in sourcing top-tier teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and therapists to meet the growing needs of schools and educational institutions. With a people-first approach and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, the team prides itself on delivering a professional, candidate-focused experience with real impact.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant Education

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles. You will be responsible for the full candidate journeyfrom initial contact to placementensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes that align with safeguarding protocols and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)

• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting

• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards

• Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database

• Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement

About You

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential

• Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals

• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities

• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at one of the most esteemed schools in the country? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and an innate ability to manage complex processes with precision? If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for education and excellence, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position Overview: Our client, a prestigious independent school, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Admissions Manager. This role is not just about filling seats; it’s about curating an exceptional educational journey for future leaders. The ideal candidate will be an organizational powerhouse, an exceptional communicator, and a strategic visionary capable of driving the school's mission and values forward.

Why Join This Prestigious Institution? This role offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of an exceptional educational institution. As part of the Advancement Office, you will play a crucial role in the relational journey from admission to alumnae, deeply understanding and articulating the school’s brand. This is your chance to be a change agent, making a lasting impact on the lives of students and families alike.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Marketing or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Significant experience in an administrative and customer-focused environment, with a strong understanding of recruitment and admissions principles.
• Technical Proficiency: Excellent computer literacy, particularly in database management and data analysis.
• School Experience: Prior experience in a school environment is highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Admissions Management: Oversee the entire admissions process, from the initial inquiry to final enrollment, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for prospective families.
• Relationship Building: Act as the face of the school, building and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth parents, understanding their needs, and aligning them with the school’s offerings.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Maintain accurate records and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and admissions strategies.
• PR & Marketing: Fulfill a critical PR role by organizing and participating in promotional events and Open Days, showcasing the school’s unique value proposition.
• Personalized Engagement: Arrange and conduct school tours and interviews with the Head, ensuring timely and personalized follow-up correspondence in line with the Admissions Policy.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Organizational Excellence: High level of organizational and administrative skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• System Savvy: Proficient in using advanced database programs and managing data effectively.
• Interpersonal Prowess: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Client-Centric Approach: Ability to embody and communicate the school's brand, ethos, and value system, ensuring a top-notch client experience.
• Team Player: Collaborative nature with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive Mindset: Demonstrates drive, energy, and the initiative to think ahead and work independently to achieve objectives.

Business Development Manager (Remote)
Scale Global Teacher Recruitment in a Mission-Driven, Remote-First Environment
Education | Remote | £40,000 | UK Working Hours

About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic and mission-led organisation focused on transforming global education through strategic teacher placements. They operate at the intersection of recruitment and education technology, offering innovative solutions to meet the worldwide demand for qualified educators. With a remote-first structure and a strong global network, the company fosters autonomy, growth, and impact.

The Role: Business Development Manager
This role is designed for an ambitious, self-driven professional ready to lead the charge in expanding the company's global footprint. As Business Development Manager, you will craft and execute strategic initiatives to grow the teacher recruitment network, secure key partnerships, and drive revenue contributing directly to educational access on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase teacher placements and partner engagement
• Identify, approach, and secure new strategic partnerships worldwide
• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach and sustained relationship-building
• Analyse market trends and data to identify emerging growth opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, recruitment) to ensure aligned go-to-market strategies
• Represent the company in external meetings, webinars, and partner presentations
• Maintain accurate pipeline records and performance reports using CRM tools
• Continuously iterate and optimise outreach, conversion, and onboarding processes

About You

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or recruitment (ideally within education, HR tech, or training)
• Fluent in professional English (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated success in generating new business and meeting growth KPIs
• Strong communicator and negotiator with leadership aptitude
• Tech-savvy and proficient in CRM platforms such as monday.com, HubSpot, or Agile CRM
• Thrives in a remote-first environment; self-disciplined and organised
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Passionate about education, global access, or online learning

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 06/24/2025

Our client is a well established national Private Tertiary Education institution offering quality and attractive courses to professionals and school leavers alike.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, dedicated, committed, professional and hungry for new business and achieving their set sales targets. We are on the hunt for an experienced Sales Consultant for their Campus based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs

Responsibilities& Duties:

• Requiredto build relationships with key people at schools / teachers/ principles /parents / prospective students
  
• Scheduleand complete presentations to grade 12 & 11 learners.
  
• Createopportunity for first contact with learners from Grade 8 to 10.
  
• Buildrelationships with funding and student loan organizations
  
• Addresscustomer concerns and issues in a professional and timely manner.
  
• Responsiblefor booking school appointments with top feeder schools, present to Grade 11and 12 learners. These bookings might beextended to earlier grades where and if required.
  
• Generateand manage the data collection against a given target
  
• Generateno less than 60 - 80% of school learners in the allocated region
  
• Ensurequick delivery of information cards to the campus after a presentation
  
• Createevents and opportunities that will ensure high lead conversion
  
• Create acustomer service/customer experience programme on campus that will ensurecustomer retention and minimize cancellation
  
• Workclosely with the campus team, student advisors, facilitators to ensure maximumattendance at events that will secure enrolments
  
• Drivebrand loyalty.
  
• Executemarketing plans.
  
• Bookappointments with schools | teachers | prospects and their parents
  
• Liaisewith the student advisors as required for consultations & events
  
• Involvedin the recruitment of the students for the next year intake
  
• Mining andcontacting of the career database
  
• Schedulingappointments/consultations according to the school/campus targets set
  
• Contactwith the database as required for events
  
• Assist theteam in planning and scheduling marketing campaigns, tradeshows, conferences,industry meetings
  
• Recommendinnovative and creative marketing approaches for revenue growth.
  
• Providesales support and guidance to team for product positioning.

Education:

• Sales and or Marketing beneficial
  

Experience

• Experience in academic advising orrelated careers in post-secondary education is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 06/24/2025

Our client is a well established national Private Tertiary Education institution offering quality and attractive courses to professionals and school leavers alike.

The ideal candidate will be experienced, dedicated, committed, professional and hungry for new business and achieving their set sales targets. We are on the hunt for an experienced Sales Consultant for their Campus based in Cape Town Northern Suburbs

Responsibilities& Duties:

• Requiredto build relationships with key people at schools / teachers/ principles /parents / prospective students
  
• Scheduleand complete presentations to grade 12 & 11 learners.
  
• Createopportunity for first contact with learners from Grade 8 to 10.
  
• Buildrelationships with funding and student loan organizations
  
• Addresscustomer concerns and issues in a professional and timely manner.
  
• Responsiblefor booking school appointments with top feeder schools, present to Grade 11and 12 learners. These bookings might beextended to earlier grades where and if required.
  
• Generateand manage the data collection against a given target
  
• Generateno less than 60 - 80% of school learners in the allocated region
  
• Ensurequick delivery of information cards to the campus after a presentation
  
• Createevents and opportunities that will ensure high lead conversion
  
• Create acustomer service/customer experience programme on campus that will ensurecustomer retention and minimize cancellation
  
• Workclosely with the campus team, student advisors, facilitators to ensure maximumattendance at events that will secure enrolments
  
• Drivebrand loyalty.
  
• Executemarketing plans.
  
• Bookappointments with schools | teachers | prospects and their parents
  
• Liaisewith the student advisors as required for consultations & events
  
• Involvedin the recruitment of the students for the next year intake
  
• Mining andcontacting of the career database
  
• Schedulingappointments/consultations according to the school/campus targets set
  
• Contactwith the database as required for events
  
• Assist theteam in planning and scheduling marketing campaigns, tradeshows, conferences,industry meetings
  
• Recommendinnovative and creative marketing approaches for revenue growth.
  
• Providesales support and guidance to team for product positioning.

Education:

• Sales and or Marketing beneficial
  

Experience

• Experience in academic advising orrelated careers in post-secondary education is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

The role is responsible for the sales & growth of product solutions across all clients falling into the education space in the Cape Town region.

Job Description

• Generate new business by building and maintaining the customer relationships, customer appointments and follow-up proposals
• Ability to produce detailed quotations and proposals using the Company’s templates
• Maintain and grow relationships within existing client base
• Ability to identify new opportunities within current ac into an upselling/cross-selling opportunity
• Manage product sales from start to finish
• Responsible for updating all sales activity and contact information on a frequent basis
• Meet required sales targets
• Ability to do presentations/demonstrations to senior clients - MD/CFO/CIO/CEO and procurement teams

• Responsible for creating and managing sales pipeline in order to achieve targets set
• Ensure client retention and growth by representing the Company in a positive manner
• Maintaining, and in some instances, creating new relationships within certain current accounts
• Be part of a team environment where activities would count towards both fulfilling individual as well as team sales targets
• From time-to-time collaboration with cross-functional teams (Operations and Presales) in the event that a customer requires some type of customization of a service
• Collaborate with marketing to create campaigns and generate new leads, where necessary
• Ensure client retention and growth by presenting new case studies and solutions to continuously enhance existing relationships

• Must be service orientated and have a positive attitude
• Methodical and consistent
• Good communication skills and a professional telephone and face-to-face manner
• Independent worker
• Ability to meet deadlines, sales targets and work under pressure
• Good command of English, both verbal and written
• Enthusiastic and dedicated
• A can-do attitude, can take initiative and is self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactively deal with any tasks
• Works well in a team environment
• Contributes to the team dynamic and wellbeing

• A minimum of matric and preferably further education/training
• A minimum of 4 – 6 years of target driven sales or business development experience, preferably in the solutions/IT/education service industry
• It would be preferential if sales experience relates to solution selling and subscription sales

• Networking
• Persuasion
• Presentation Skills
• Research
• Closing Skills
• Prospecting Skills
• Market Knowledge
• Cold calling

Desired Skills:

• Adobe Suite
• Client Relations
• Cold Calling
• Identifying Target Audience
• New Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Sales

Details

Closing Date: 2025/03/24

Reference Number: WCG250217-2

Tracking Number DOI: 24/2025

Job Title: Senior Architectural Technologist (Production): Education Infrastructure (2 posts available), Ref No. DOI 24/2025

Department: Department of Infrastructure

Salary level: OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Purpose: The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to assist in design and execute the architect’s conceptual designs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP);
2. A minimum of three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience;
3. Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist;
4. A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting practical information relating to the proposed project, and preparing presentation drawings and models of the design;
2. Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports;
3. Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Knowledge and Experience:

1. Project management;
2. Architectural planning;
3. Research and development;
4. Computer-aided architectural applications;
5. Legal compliance;
6. Technical report writing;
7. Networking;
8. Professional judgement.

Skills Needed:

1. Problem solving and analysis;
2. Decision making;
3. Team leadership;
4. Creativity;
5. Self-management;
6. Customer focus and responsiveness;
7. Written and verbal communication;
8. People management;
9. Planning and organising;
10. Change management;
11. Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills;
12. Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

Remuneration:

Grade A: R 429 930– R 462 084 per annum; Grade B: R 486 543 – R 522 741 per annum; Grade C: R 556 080 – R 654 252 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. Candidates will need to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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