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Gauteng · Meyerton

Principal

NEW HOPE SECONDARY

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

Estimated salaryR 452 649 – R 1 326 822 per yearAbout R 37 721 – R 110 569 gross per month

Estimated across the 2026 Principal P1–P5 scales. The school grading determines the applicable band, and your notch determines the exact amount.

Vacancy referenceSE16ED1002

The job

What this role involves

This is the professional leadership role for the school. You will lead teaching and learning, staff and learner management, school administration, governance implementation, resources and accountability, while ensuring the school operates in line with education policy and promotes strong learner outcomes.

  • Provide the professional management and instructional leadership of the school.
  • Lead curriculum implementation, teaching quality, assessment performance and learner-support improvement work.
  • Manage and develop staff, allocate responsibilities and build an effective school management team.
  • Oversee learner administration, discipline, welfare, attendance and a safe, orderly school environment.
  • Manage school administration, resources, records and financial-accountability responsibilities that fall within the principal's role.
  • Work with the school governing body, parents, district officials and community while implementing applicable education policy.

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
NEW HOPE SECONDARY
District
Sedibeng East
Town / city
Meyerton

Qualifications

Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 7 years teaching experience after obtaining the professional qualification; leadership, administration and management requirements as advertised.

Experience

Appropriate professional teacher qualification; SACE registration; minimum 7 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 referenceSE16ED1002

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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 SE16ED1002 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 Sanlam Building, 14 Cnr Joubert & Kruger Street, Vereeniging.

Can I post it?

Yes. Post it to Private Bag X05, Vereeniging, 1930. Make sure the postal stamp is dated on or before the closing date.

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