Updated 2026-11-16
The Gauteng Department of Education, or GDE, uses two official routes that jobseekers should check: its vacancies page for advertised circulars and its Unemployed Educators portal for school-based vacancies. On 16 November 2026, the vacancies page lists Vacancy Circular 01 of 2026 for educator promotion posts, while the portal shows individual school vacancies with closing dates.
Never pay for a GDE post or appointment letter. GDE says a request for payment is a scam.
Start at the GDE vacancies page. It is the official archive and publication page for GDE circulars. The page currently lists Gauteng Department of Education Advertised Vacancy Circular 01 of 2026 for educator promotion PL2-4, Chief Education Therapist and Learner Support Educator posts.
A circular is not the same as a list of every ordinary classroom vacancy. Read the circular and its instructions before applying. Use the post reference, school, district, post level, subject or learning area and closing date exactly as published. Check the official page again for addenda, errata, withdrawals or newer circulars before submitting.
For vacancies at particular schools, use the official Unemployed Educators vacancies portal. It displays the reference number, school, district, physical address, phase, learning area and closing date. The live list on 16 November 2026 includes vacancies with closing dates of 16 and 17 November 2026. Treat a closing date as final unless GDE publishes an official extension.
| What you are looking for | Official place to check | What to read |
|---|---|---|
| Educator promotion and specialist posts | GDE vacancies page | The relevant vacancy circular and its instructions |
| School-based educator opportunities | Unemployed Educators portal | The individual vacancy entry and closing date |
| Other GDE employment categories | GDE vacancies page | The relevant circular, which may not be a teaching post |
Use the Unemployed Educators portal, not an unofficial social-media post or third-party site. The official portal provides Register, Vacancies and Login options.
The public vacancy list is useful for matching a post to your subjects. For example, it separates Intermediate, FET and Special School posts and identifies learning areas. Do not assume that a post is still available after the date shown.
Use the form and document instructions in the specific GDE circular or portal application. Different GDE recruitment routes can use different instructions. Do not attach or omit documents based on an old circular.
For a government-department post where the advert requires the Z83, use the current Z83 application form. The form says it must be completed fully, accurately and legibly, and it must be signed and initialled. It also says selected interview candidates may be asked for additional certified information.
| Check before you submit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Correct route | Use the portal for its school vacancies and follow the circular instructions for a bulletin post. |
| Post reference | The Z83 asks for the reference number as stated in the advert. |
| Signature and initials on Z83 | The Z83 says failure to sign may lead to disqualification. |
| Qualifications and experience | Complete the formal qualification and work-experience sections accurately. |
| Official registration details | The Z83 asks for registration particulars where a profession or occupation requires official registration. Follow the specific advert on what proof to provide. |
GDE's official Unemployed Educators login page states that it will never charge for an appointment letter or expect payment of fees for a post. It directs people who are asked to pay to report the activity to talktothemec@gauteng.gov.za.
Apply only through the official GDE pages linked in this guide. A message claiming that you have been appointed is not proof that it is genuine. Compare the school, reference number and application route with the official advert.
The official Unemployed Educators portal displayed school vacancies on 16 November 2026, including entries closing on 16 and 17 November 2026. Availability changes by vacancy, so check the live official entry and its closing date before applying.
Check the GDE vacancies page. It lists Vacancy Circular 01 of 2026 for educator promotion PL2-4, Chief Education Therapist and Learner Support Educator posts. Open the relevant official circular and follow its own instructions.
Do not assume so. Follow the form instructions in the individual GDE advert or circular. Where an advert requires Z83, complete it fully, accurately, legibly, and sign and initial it.
No. GDE says it never charges for an appointment letter or expects fees for a post. If anyone asks you to pay, treat it as a scam and report it to talktothemec@gauteng.gov.za.