Deputy Principal / Deputy HeadApplications open

Gauteng · Krugersdorp

Deputy Principal

MOSUPATSELA SECONDARY

Closes 14 Aug 2026 · 16:00 SAST on 14 August 2026

Estimated salaryR 535 146 – R 1 183 578 per yearAbout R 44 596 – R 98 632 gross per month

Estimated from the 2026 public educator scale for Deputy Principal posts. Your exact notch depends on recognised experience and salary progression.

Vacancy referenceGW16ED1030

The job

What this role involves

This is a school-management and teaching-leadership role. You will assist the principal with the professional management of the school, help lead curriculum and staff performance, support learner discipline and welfare, oversee key administration and deputise for the principal when required.

  • Assist the principal with the professional management and day-to-day administration of the school.
  • Deputise for the principal when required and help coordinate staff, learner and school operations.
  • Support curriculum quality, teaching programmes, assessment, timetabling and educator development.
  • Help manage learner attendance, discipline, guidance, welfare and the effective use of school resources.
  • Supervise delegated staff responsibilities and contribute to extra- and co-curricular programmes.
  • Maintain productive communication with staff, parents, the governing body, district officials and the wider community.

Curriculum and teaching

CAPS and teaching focus

  • Plan teaching, pacing and assessment against the applicable CAPS requirements for the advertised grades, subjects and phase.
  • At school-management level, make sure teaching programmes, assessment, learner support and improvement planning are implemented consistently across the school.
  • Also prepare for this post-specific requirement: Leadership, Administration and Management Skills related to the specific School type.

School context

Know the school you are applying to

School
MOSUPATSELA SECONDARY
School phase
Secondary
School type
Secondary
Language of learning & teaching
English
Estimated teaching staff
±67 educators
Estimated learner enrolment
±1 957 learners
District
Gauteng West
Town / city
Krugersdorp

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Qualifications

Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 5 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; leadership, administration and management requirements as advertised.

Experience

Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 5 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; leadership, administration and management requirements as advertised.

SACE requirement

SACE registration required.

Application

How to apply

Complete the required form, check the vacancy reference and take or post the signed application to the destination shown in the application guide.

Use this referenceGW16ED1030

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Quick help

FAQ for this vacancy

Which application form do I use?

Use the GDE 2R provided on this page and complete a separate form for this post.

What reference must I write?

Write the exact post number GW16ED1030 on the GDE 2R.

Must I attach my CV?

No. For this vacancy cycle the instructions say not to attach a CV.

Can I email this application?

No. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted for this vacancy cycle.

Can I hand-deliver it?

Yes. Hand-deliver the signed original to Cnr Boshoff and Human Street, Krugersdorp.

Can I post it?

Yes. Post it to Private Bag X2020, Krugersdorp, 1740. Make sure the postal stamp is dated on or before the closing date.