Online ESL Teacher - South Africa [Remote]

Would you like to make a difference and help adult students all over the world to learn English?

If you are a passionate teacher looking for an exciting opportunity, we would love to welcome you to our online platform.

With EF Teach Online, you will participate in an immersive learning experience without the need to create your own materials. You will have access to ready-made lesson plans and thousands of students who are ready to learn at any time of the day, as our classes are available 24/7, all year round. What's more is that you will be able to use our new online classroom, Hyperclass, which provides an immersive experience, allowing both you and the student to fully engage with the subject being learned.

You can also enjoy the flexibility of working on your own terms, as there is no minimum number of teaching hours required. We provide conversational group lessons (45 minutes) as well as one-on-one lessons (40 minutes). There is no teaching experienced required, so you can jump into the world of ESL right away!

This is a remote position for anyone based in South Africa.

Our hourly rates range from 60 to 87 South African Rand.

To ensure a successful application, teachers must meet the following requirements:

• C2 proficiency in English.
• Bachelor’s degree. You should have a completed bachelor’s degree.
• 40-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate. Alternatively, we can accept CELTA, DELTA, and university teaching degrees in TEFL/TESOL only.
• Previous teaching experience is a plus.
• Important Note: a bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate are minimum requirements. We cannot move forward with a candidate’s application without them.

Technical Requirements: (must-have to teach on our innovative Hyperclass platform)

CPU (one of the following):

• Intel Processors (i5 or higher + 11th generation or higher)
• AMD Ryzen Processors (AMD Ryzen 3000 or higher)
• Mac (M1 Chip/2020 or newer, or Intel i5 11th generation+)

Other:

• Memory: 8 GB or higher
• OS: Windows 11+ or Mac OS (last 3 major versions)
• Browser: Chrome (last 3 major versions)
• Green Screen (digital or physical)
• Back-up Power Source (A minimum of 4 hours recommended)
• Network: Download/Upload Speeds: 20 Mbps

About EF Teach Online

EF Teach Online is a division of EF, a global leader in language learning with more than 60 years of educational innovation. We deliver high‑quality online learning through a world‑class digital platform that reaches students around the world.

Our teams operate at the intersection of education, technology, and global operations—working across time zones to enhance our platform, improve learner engagement, and support thousands of educators and students every day.

Joining EF Teach Online means contributing to a mission‑driven, international organization focused on opening the world through education within a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.

About EF Education First

Some companies are in the business of banking. Others are in the business of shoes. Or sports. Or soft drinks. At EF, we're in a different kind of business. One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important. Because our business, what we make, makes everything else possible. We're in the business of understanding. Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through language, cultural exchange, academic studies, and educational travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our offices and schools located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people (over 50,000 of us) who push each other to be better every day. But it’s what we do together - building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world - that makes all the difference.

Founded in 1965 in Sweden, EF (Education First) is a global association of education companies that share a common mission of opening the world through education. EF has been recognized on Forbes 2025 and 2024 World’s Best Employers and 2024 Top Companies for Women lists, Fast Company’s 2025 Next Big Things In Tech, and was a 2024 App Store Award winner in Cultural Impact.

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