Joining Christel House means more than just starting a new job.
It means committing to a higher purpose—one where your efforts have a life-changing impact on children experiencing poverty in South Africa.
Working at Christel House is an opportunity to make an impact with a community of mission-aligned teammates who are driven by compassion, collaboration, and the desire to make a difference.
“Working at Christel House South Africa means being part of a team that changes life trajectories every day. I love that we combine high expectations with deep care, so every learner is supported to grow in confidence, character, and academic success.”
Dr Caitlin Sam
Deputy Principal, High School, Christel House South Africa
“Working at Christel House South Africa for the past 20 years has shown me how powerful innovation can be when it’s driven by purpose. I come from the same underserved communities as many of our students, where access to technology was limited or non-existent. We’ve continually evolved our systems and ways of working, not for the sake of technology alone, but to better support our mission and the students we serve. That commitment to thoughtful, meaningful innovation is what has made our work sustainable and successful.”
Adriaan Hector
IT Manger, Christel House South Africa
“Working here has been an incredible journey filled with joy and purpose. Supporting learners through trauma-informed care has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my role, as I’ve had the privilege of helping students from diverse backgrounds grow academically and emotionally. I’m excited for what the future holds as we continue to create a safe and nurturing space for our students to thrive.”
Nonceba Xakeile
Teacher’s Assistant, Junior School,
Christel House South Africa
Our values form the bedrock of everything we do. They are not just words on a page; they are the guiding principles that shape our culture, drive our actions, and inspire us to do what we do.
We are honest, trustworthy, and ethical. We build trust by consistently fulfilling our commitments. We uphold our organisational values in every action and decision.
We demonstrate a growth mindset and persist through challenges. We seek feedback to improve. We use creativity to innovate and find new solutions.
We set goals and measure our progress. We use data to inform our decision-making. We quickly course-correct when we are off-track.
We transparently communicate our ideas, expectations, and feedback. We demonstrate active listening and ask questions to understand others, and we demonstrate positive intent.
We show compassion towards one another by demonstrating acts of care, joy, kindness, and support. We express gratitude for the contributions made by our colleagues in service of our shared mission. We seek to include the diverse perspectives held by our global colleagues and to understand the uniqueness of their culture and context.
Our team members bring together a diverse range of perspectives and expertise. Discover career opportunities at Christel House, where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact every day.
The Marketing Lead Consultant incumbent plans, coordinates and delivers integrated marketing, communications, partnership and brand projects that strengthen Christel House South Africa’s reputation, stakeholder engagement and fundraising outcomes. The role translates organizational priorities into clear campaigns and workplans, manages delivery from brief through evaluation, and ensures that internal stakeholders, agencies, suppliers and partner channels work together effectively.
While reporting into the HOD Marketing and Fundraising, this is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced marketing generalist who can combine sound judgement and strong project management with practical capability across campaigns, digital and email marketing, content, brand management, events, media and corporate partnerships.
READ MOREThe Digital Marketing & Content Creator incumbent will be a hands-on content creator who manages Christel House South Africa’s day-to-day social media presence and produces high-quality digital and marketing content. The contractor will identify and develop stories, write and publish platform-appropriate copy, capture and edit photographs and short-form video, build email communications, update website content and design straightforward collateral.
Working with a reasonable degree of independence within agreed plans, brand standards and approval processes, the role supports CHSA’s marketing, fundraising, school and stakeholder-engagement priorities.
READ MOREThe incumbent ECD Teacher Assistant supports the Grade RR and Grade R Educator in preparing young learners for formal schooling by assisting with daily classroom activities, learner supervision, and the preparation of teaching materials. The Teacher Assistant supports the educator in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where learners are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop foundational skills through play-based learning and structured activities. The ideal Teacher Assistant must demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for working with young children, while supporting their healthy physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
READ MOREChristel House South Africa is seeking a Head of Social Services to lead its multidisciplinary student-support function. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the role leads Admissions, Social Services , Counselling , Psychology and Nursing . The successful candidate will connect Health & Social Services to academic and behavioural outcomes, oversee serious or high-risk matters, and demonstrate what changed for students and families, not merely what services were delivered.
READ MOREWe are in search of a groundsman who will be responsible for maintaining our grounds and practice fields in an excellent condition. Their responsibilities will include but will not be limited to mowing and watering the lawn, fertilizing and attending to the trees and plants on the premises. Further responsibilities includes cleaning and painting as well as keeping our facilities and surrounding areas free from trash, litter, debris and weeds.
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