JET Education Services

Representing JET, Tshegofatso Mashaphu attended the 9th Biennial International Forum of Teacher Regulatory Authorities (IFTRA) Conference, held from 17–19 June 2026, organised and co-hosted by the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities and the South African Council for Educators (SACE). Bringing together education leaders, regulators and policymakers from across the globe, the conference explored ways to strengthen the teaching profession and teaching councils through evidence-based practice and international collaboration. Read more: https://www.jet.org.za/news/9th-biennial-conference-of-the-international-forum-of-teacher-regulatory-authorities-iftra

📢WE ARE HIRING!

JET Education Services seeks to appoint on a short-term contract Chief Markers to oversee the marking of scripts in this year’s Grade 3,6 & 9 Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Systemic Testing. The following two Chief Marker positions are available:

Grade 3: IsiXhosa Home Language
Grade 6: Afrikaans Home Language

Closing date: 05 July 2026
For more info and to apply: https://www.jet.org.za/news/we-are-hiring-wced-chief-markers-1

The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the June 16 Soweto Uprising, commemorated under the theme, “RESET@50, Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation.” As we reflect on their legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing quality education through initiatives that empower young people and future generations.

JET Education Services shares 10 youth-focused JET initiatives and publications to celebrate Youth Day. Youth in South Africa continue to be disadvantaged in the labour market with an unemployment rate higher than the national average. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate was 60,9% for those aged 15-24 and 40,6% for those aged 25-34 years, while the current official national rate stands at 32,7%.
Read more: https://www.jet.org.za/news/10-youth-focused-jet-initiatives-to-celebrate-youth-day

Congratulations to Nkhensani Baloyi from JET on completing her 5th Comrades Marathon. She completed the 86km race in 10 hours and 46 minutes, running to support the Run Home To Read Initiative.

Nkhensani’s journey:
2022: 10:42
2023: 09:44
2024: 09:38
2025: 11:13
2026: 10:46

We are proud of Nkhensani's achievement and her dedication to supporting early childhood literacy.

Goodluck to Nkhensani Baloyi from JET who takes on her 5th Comrades Marathon (the Ultimate Human Race). Nkhensani will be running 86 kilometres in support of the Run Home To Read Initiative, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Led by JET Education Services in partnership with Project Literacy Education Centres, the Run Home To Read Initiative helps ensure that young children have access to quality reading books before they enter Grade R, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success.

This year, every kilometre that Nkhensani runs represents a step towards giving more children the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. Read more: https://www.jet.org.za/news/run-home-to-read-the-comrades-marathon-85-7-kilometres-for-early-literacy

Craig Gibbs recently represented JET at the eLearning Africa Conference 2026 in Accra, Ghana, from 3 to 5 June 2026. Joining education leaders from across the continent to explore the future of AI and EdTech in education.

Craig presented a case study examining the impact of an AI Maths tutoring system (Eduten) in low-resourced primary schools in South Africa, facilitated a UNICEF workshop on "Edtech for Good", and participated in a session looking at "Research on AI/EdTech and Learning Equity in Africa."

The conference reinforced the importance of putting learners, teachers and communities at the centre of Africa's digital education future. Read more: https://www.jet.org.za/news/elearning-africa-conference-2026-accra-ghana

📌We are hiring!

JET Education Services seeks to appoint a Training Coordinator to establish and coordinate training policy, infrastructure and delivery of training programmes. The Coordinator will work closely with senior managers and staff as the lead, convenor, and liaison for all the training functions and activities.

Closing date: 29 June 2026
For more info and to apply: https://www.jet.org.za/news/we-are-hiring-training-coordinator

The JET team wishes Bafana Bafana the best as they begin their FIFA World Cup journey.

Fun Fact: Tomorrow’s fixture between Bafana Bafana and Mexico takes place exactly 16 years after the two teams met on 11 June 2010, during South Africa's historical hosting of the FIFA World Cup.

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JET Education Services was sad to hear of the passing of Mr John Pampallis, whose contributions helped shape education policy in democratic South Africa.

Through his work at the Centre for Education Policy Development (CEPD), his publications on education transformation, non-racialism and gender equality, and his involvement in the liberation struggle, Mr Pampallis made a significant contribution to education and social justice. His commitment to democracy, equity and education leaves a lasting legacy. JET extends condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Promoting every child’s right to access to quality education and ensuring that no child is left behind emphasises the importance of foundational education. Being behind in the pursuit of learning and development reflects one of JET’s core values: championing social justice in education. Today we commemorate International Children’s Day 2026, celebrated annually on 1 June.