33 Language Training jobs in South Africa

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in English First and Second Language Education

• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners, the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Education

Department of Curriculum Studies

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in English First and Second Language Education

Ref. OPV01/153/0725

The Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) strives for academic excellence in the context of curriculum studies as a scientific field. Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Department and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation.

Duties:

• Teaching English Home Language and First Additional Language in undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Developing and evaluating teaching and learning materials for English language teaching.
• Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities (practical teaching).
• Conducting research and publishing in chosen areas of specialisation.
• Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, masters and doctoral level.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Participating in Social Impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Requirements:

• A relevant PhD with literature or (applied) linguistics as core element.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching English in higher education contexts.
• Experience of postgraduate supervision or as co-supervisor at honours, master's and doctoral level in language education.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals in English language education.
• Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences.

Recommendations:

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating (for Associate Professor level).
• Deep-seated interest and knowledge of current South African education policies.
• Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided language education.

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026

08 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Michele van der Merwe on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

Do you want to work with international students in a multi-cultural environment? Do you enjoy planning and executing fun activities and volunteering opportunities for visitors in Cape Town? Are you looking for a customer-facing position with entrepreneurial aspects and responsibilities? This position is ideal for graduate students with passion and energy, who would like to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, showcasing the best that Cape Town has to offer.

ESL Teacher: What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and qualifications
• 13–33 teaching hours per week (depending on availability)
• Up to 10 hours of admin duties per month
• Quarterly bonus, based on student course extensions
• Full access to Microsoft Office and a global library of teaching resources from EF campuses worldwide
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including:
• Ongoing training, feedback, and support from both local and international management
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Internal and external CPD (Continuous Professional Development) options
• Career progression opportunities within EF Cape Town
• A vibrant, international work environment:
• Central Cape Town location with Table Mountain views
• Fully equipped classrooms, a dedicated teacher lounge, staff kitchen, and on-site cafeteria
• Free coffee, tea, and water; discounted staff meals
• A diverse student body from over 40 countries
• Friendly, collaborative team atmosphere and regular staff events

• Deliver scheduled contact hours as assigned by the academic office
• Provide engaging, high-quality lessons using EF’s blended learning approach
• Prepare relevant class materials, including syllabi for special interest classes, handouts, quizzes, and assignments
• Complete all required admin tasks accurately and on time
• Support students by answering questions and coordinating with other departments as needed
• Attend and participate in teacher meetings, training sessions, and development activities
• Take part in classroom observations and feedback sessions
• Develop and use supplementary materials in line with EF guidelines to meet learner needs
• Collaborate with academic and support staff to monitor and enhance student progress
• Student- and customer-oriented mindset
• Collaborative and team-focused attitude
• Adaptability, creativity, and a passion for teaching
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues

• Matric certificate (high school completion)
• Bachelor’s Degree (any field)
• A minimum 160-hour TEFL (including 6 hours observed teaching) certificate with 1–3 years of teaching experience
• CELTA or CertTESOL qualifications are advantageous but not required. We welcome applications from all qualified TEFL holders.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than hundreds of schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at .

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.

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Join to apply for the ESL English Teacher role at EF Language Abroad

Do you want to work with international students in a multi-cultural environment? Do you enjoy planning and executing fun activities and volunteering opportunities for visitors in Cape Town? Are you looking for a customer-facing position with entrepreneurial aspects and responsibilities? This position is ideal for graduate students with passion and energy, who would like to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, showcasing the best that Cape Town has to offer.

ESL Teacher: What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and qualifications
• Workload:
• 13–33 teaching hours per week (depending on availability)
• Up to 10 hours of admin duties per month
• Quarterly bonus, based on student course extensions
• Full access to Microsoft Office and a global library of teaching resources from EF campuses worldwide
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including:
• Ongoing training, feedback, and support from both local and international management
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Internal and external CPD (Continuous Professional Development) options
• Career progression opportunities within EF Cape Town
• A vibrant, international work environment:
• Central Cape Town location with Table Mountain views
• Fully equipped classrooms, a dedicated teacher lounge, staff kitchen, and on-site cafeteria
• Free coffee, tea, and water; discounted staff meals
• A diverse student body from over 40 countries
• Friendly, collaborative team atmosphere and regular staff events
  

• Deliver scheduled contact hours as assigned by the academic office
• Provide engaging, high-quality lessons using EF’s blended learning approach
• Prepare relevant class materials, including syllabi for special interest classes, handouts, quizzes, and assignments
• Complete all required admin tasks accurately and on time
• Support students by answering questions and coordinating with other departments as needed
• Attend and participate in teacher meetings, training sessions, and development activities
• Take part in classroom observations and feedback sessions
• Develop and use supplementary materials in line with EF guidelines to meet learner needs
• Collaborate with academic and support staff to monitor and enhance student progress
  
  

• Student- and customer-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative and team-focused attitude
• Adaptability, creativity, and a passion for teaching
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
  
  

• Matric certificate (high school completion)
• Bachelor’s Degree (any field)
• A minimum 160-hour TEFL (including 6 hours observed teaching) certificate with 1–3 years of teaching experience
• CELTA or CertTESOL qualifications are advantageous but not required. We welcome applications from all qualified TEFL holders.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Training, Education, and Other
• Industries Education Administration Programs

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Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase

• Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Education

Department of Curriculum Studies

Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase

Ref. OPV01/151/0725

The Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) strives for academic excellence in the context of curriculum studies as a scientific field. Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Department and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) in the B.Ed Foundation Phase.
• Developing and evaluating learning and teaching materials for the Language and Literacy courses (Afrikaans) in the B.Ed Foundation Phase programme.
• Research and publication in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development, or any other specialisation area relevant to the focus area of the post.
• Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, master’s and doctoral level.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Participating in social impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level concerned.
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Requirements:

• A relevant PhD with Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development as core focus.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development in higher education contexts.
• Experience of postgraduate supervision in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Recent and relevant publications in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development.
• Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences

Recommendations:

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development in South African education contexts.
• Deep-seated interest in and knowledge of current South African education policies.
• Experience and / or knowledge of technology-aided language education

Commencement of duties:

01 December 2025

08 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Michele van der Merwe on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase

• Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

The unitalentza website was launched out of necessity. It is a direct off-shoot of Academic Partners , the pre-eminent talent accessing and assessing service company within the South African Higher Education sector. A company that started 44 years ago in the commercial sector, but which in the last 26 years, has focused almost exclusively in the HE sector. Having founded the company, Jimmy Wayland took retirement in May 2022, but as a swansong objective, he undertook to develop Unitalentza website to uphold the same values, levels of confidentiality, trust and reliability as the founding company. Anything less and Jimmy would like to hear about it.

Unitalentza is a small devoted team of professionals who pledge to keep all registered candidate information secure and confidential and at a level which the registered candidate has the exclusive right to choose.

In his quest to achieve the best website possible, Jimmy is ready to receive comments and/or suggestions, negative or positive, on his personal email:

Faculty of Education

Department of Curriculum Studies

Associate Professor: Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) – Foundation Phase

Ref. OPV01/151/0725

The Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University (SU) strives for academic excellence in the context of curriculum studies as a scientific field. Join a dedicated department and use your leadership to take the Department and your career to new heights. The Department of Curriculum Studies supports innovative research that aims to address education practice and provide opportunities for international cooperation.

Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) in the B.Ed Foundation Phase.
• Developing and evaluating learning and teaching materials for the Language and Literacy courses (Afrikaans) in the B.Ed Foundation Phase programme.
• Research and publication in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development, or any other specialisation area relevant to the focus area of the post.
• Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, master’s and doctoral level.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Participating in social impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Administrative responsibilities relevant to the job level concerned.
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Requirements:

• A relevant PhD with Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development as core focus.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching Language and Literacy Education (Afrikaans) in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development in higher education contexts.
• Experience of postgraduate supervision in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Recent and relevant publications in Language and Literacy Education in the Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development.
• Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences

Recommendations:

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Development in South African education contexts.
• Deep-seated interest in and knowledge of current South African education policies.
• Experience and / or knowledge of technology-aided language education

Commencement of duties:

01 December 2025

08 August 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Michele van der Merwe on , or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Developed in collaboration with Higher Education South Africa - giving opportunity to South African institutions to reach South African Academics from anywhere on the globe.

Giving back to South African Higher Education through revenue sharing.

unitalentza Job Platform is an advanced job directory & listings application, made for South African Universities.

• Earn $240-$15 monthly ( 6 per hour) teaching young learners in Asia
• Perfect part-time hours (12PM - 4PM SAST, Mon-Sun)
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Build your on-camera presence teaching kids who need energetic, engaging teachers
• Free professional development through our Inspire Academy
  
  

• South African teachers with vibrant teaching personalities
• Professionals comfortable performing for the camera
• Educators who excel at physical teaching methods (TPR)
• Teachers who can commit to consistent afternoon schedules
  
  
  

• Tertiary qualification
• Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, TEYL, or CELTA
• Computer literate
• No criminal record
• 2 years of online English teaching experience required
• Clear, neutral English accent
  
  
  

• PC: Intel Core i5 or better (2 Cores, 4 CPUs) with 8GB+ RAM
• Internet: 20+ Mbps fiber via LAN cable
• Equipment: HD webcam and noise-canceling headset
• Power: UPS backup (for load shedding)
• Environment: Well-lit, professional teaching space suited for teaching young learners
  
  

• Work from home flexibility
• Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance
• Free professional development through Inspire Academy
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Access to certified and non-certified courses
• No commuting costs
• Supportive teaching community

• Earn $240-$15 monthly ( 6 per hour) teaching young learners in Asia
• Perfect part-time hours (12PM - 4PM SAST, Mon-Sun)
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Build your on-camera presence teaching kids who need energetic, engaging teachers
• Free professional development through our Inspire Academy
  
  

• South African teachers with vibrant teaching personalities
• Professionals comfortable performing for the camera
• Educators who excel at physical teaching methods (TPR)
• Teachers who can commit to consistent afternoon schedules
  
  
  

• Tertiary qualification
• Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, TEYL, or CELTA
• Computer literate
• No criminal record
• 2 years of online English teaching experience required
• Clear, neutral English accent
  
  
  

• PC: Intel Core i5 or better (2 Cores, 4 CPUs) with 8GB+ RAM
• Internet: 20+ Mbps fiber via LAN cable
• Equipment: HD webcam and noise-canceling headset
• Power: UPS backup (for load shedding)
• Environment: Well-lit, professional teaching space suited for teaching young learners
  
  

• Work from home flexibility
• Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance
• Free professional development through Inspire Academy
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Access to certified and non-certified courses
• No commuting costs
• Supportive teaching community

Love working with children? Ready to make learning fun from your home studio?

• Earn $240-$15 monthly ( 6 per hour) teaching young learners in Asia
• Perfect part-time hours (12PM - 4PM SAST, Mon-Sun)
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Build your on-camera presence teaching kids who need energetic, engaging teachers
• Free professional development through our Inspire Academy

Your consistent afternoon availability becomes your biggest advantage. Already TEFL certified? Great - you're ready to start immediately. Earn a stable income while maintaining work-life balance, with no commuting costs and the freedom to teach from your personalized home studio.

• South African teachers with vibrant teaching personalities
• Professionals comfortable performing for the camera
• Educators who excel at physical teaching methods (TPR)
• Teachers who can commit to consistent afternoon schedules

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification
• Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, TEYL, or CELTA
• Computer literate
• No criminal record
• 2 years of online English teaching experience required
• Clear, neutral English accent

• PC: Intel Core i5 or better (2 Cores, 4 CPUs) with 8GB+ RAM
• Internet: 20+ Mbps fiber via LAN cable
• Equipment: HD webcam and noise-canceling headset
• Power: UPS backup (for load shedding)
• Environment: Well-lit, professional teaching space suited for teaching young learners

Ready to energize young minds? Join our dynamic teaching community.

Benefits

• Work from home flexibility
• Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance
• Free professional development through Inspire Academy
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Access to certified and non-certified courses
• No commuting costs
• Supportive teaching community

• Earn $240-$15 monthly ( 6 per hour) teaching young learners in Asia
• Perfect part-time hours (12PM - 4PM SAST, Mon-Sun)
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Build your on-camera presence teaching kids who need energetic, engaging teachers
• Free professional development through our Inspire Academy
  
  

• South African teachers with vibrant teaching personalities
• Professionals comfortable performing for the camera
• Educators who excel at physical teaching methods (TPR)
• Teachers who can commit to consistent afternoon schedules
  
  
  

• Tertiary qualification
• Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, TEYL, or CELTA
• Computer literate
• No criminal record
• 2 years of online English teaching experience required
• Clear, neutral English accent
  
  
  

• PC: Intel Core i5 or better (2 Cores, 4 CPUs) with 8GB+ RAM
• Internet: 20+ Mbps fiber via LAN cable
• Equipment: HD webcam and noise-canceling headset
• Power: UPS backup (for load shedding)
• Environment: Well-lit, professional teaching space suited for teaching young learners
  
  

• Work from home flexibility
• Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance
• Free professional development through Inspire Academy
• Immediate start with comprehensive training
• Access to certified and non-certified courses
• No commuting costs
• Supportive teaching community