Foreign Language Teachers in African, Asian and European Languages

Wits Language School invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who have teaching experience in foreign languages.

The AAE Department offers language courses that focus on the more popular Asian and European languages, and African languages relevant in South Africa:

• European Languages – Italian, French, German, Greek, Spanish and Portuguese.
• Asian Languages – Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.
• African Languages – Afrikaans, IsiZulu, Sesotho and South African Sign Language, which is taught in collaboration with the Centre for Deaf Studies.

Language Qualifications

• First language usage (or near-mother tongue fluency).
• Experience in teaching the language as a foreign language to adult learners – preferably two years’ experience.
• Candidates who have taught for less than the required two years or who have not necessarily taught their language to adult learners may still contact the Wits Language School.
• Tertiary degree in language or education. If possible specialization in subjects such as: methodology and practice of teaching a foreign language.
• Degrees in related fields (applied linguistics, literature and language studies) will be considered
• Diploma in teaching a foreign language is an added benefit.

Other Requirements

• South African citizenship or valid South African ID (permanent resident) or valid work permit (e.g. specialized skills visa) or study permit;
• Availability to work in the evenings and Saturday mornings;
• Own transport.

Remuneration

• Dependent on qualifications and relevant experience

Enquiries

Contact: Joan Sole  (011) 717 3755 (joan.sole@wits.ac.za) or fill in the enquiry form and attach your CV.