About Us

Placements in Education was founded in 1994 to assist schools to do away with apartheid in their staffrooms. Once that battle was won, we found there was an ongoing demand by employers for qualified and experienced staff with good references.

  • We have worked with NGOs such as Education Africa and examining bodies such as Cambridge and IEB.
  • We assist State Schools, Private Schools, Independent Schools and those who are owned by listed companies. Our fees are identical for all types of schools.
  • We have conducted Executive Searches for Schools in South and Southern Africa.
  • In 2002 we began assisting schools outside South Africa, and now have clients in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, China and contacts in South America.
  • In 1998 we started referring schools to experienced Education Consultants when they were seeking outside input.

Our Value Proposition for Job Seekers!

  • Once your CV has been edited it will contain all the info an employer needs! It wont go in the bin because you left off your SACE registration number!
  • When your references have been checked, your CV will be circulated to range of employers who are seeking the skills you have.
  • Excellent exposure for your CV!
  • More chances of a job for you!

Our Value Proposition for Employers

  • Once you ask PIE for candidates you will only receive CVs from candidates who fit your Job Spec, live in the right area, are available at the time you need to appoint, and have excellent recent references
  • We will advise you on low, average and high salaries being paid for the specific skills you are seeking!
  • And when you are ready to move on – we will be happy to receive your CV on a highly confidential basis.
  • We work with
  • ISASA Schools
  • IEB
  • AdvTech Schools
  • GDE, KZN and Western Cape ED Schools

What does it cost?

  • For Teaching and Admin Staff Salaries under R550kpa
    • Either an appointment fee for each appointment based on the experience and skills of the teacher appointed.
    • Or a termly retainer which totals R22 000 per year – and then there is no fee for the appointment of teaching staff
  • For Management Staff (Deputy Principal and Upwards)
    • Either we only submit screened CVs for the position. Payment is a deposit and a fee if the employer appoints someone sent by PIE
    • Or a full executive search with a fee payable in stages through the search

If you are seeking senior staff, please ask for a proposal