Description

An educator who wishes to teach in South Africa has to register with the South African Council for Educators (SACE). You cannot be employed as an educator if you are not registered with SACE.

All foreign qualifications obtained by an educator must be evaluated by theSouth African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to his or her application for registration.

If your application is successful, SACE will register you as an educator and issue you with a registration certificate.

For more information go to the South African Council for Educators (SACE)

Steps to follow

• Apply to register with SACE by completing the relevant application form
• Submit the following with the application form:
• • Certified copies of your professional diploma(s) and/or degree certificate(s)
  • Certified copy of your identity document
  • Registration fee
• Non-South African citizens must have the following ready:
• • An evaluation report from SAQA
  • A work permit stating that they are permitted to teach in South Africa
  • Proof of permanent residence and non-South African identity document
  • Proof of employment or pending employment by a school in South Africa

Legal framework

South African Council for Educators Act, 2000 (Act 31 of 2000)

Service standard

Your registration may take approximately 4 weeks.

Cost

R60

Forms to complete

SACE application form

Contact details