Applications Open for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme

Applications Open for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. The Government of Japan is calling for applications from young South Africans who would like to spend at least one year in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) under a highly successful international exchange programme for university graduates.

Position and duties

Participants engaged in language instruction. ALTs are placed mainly in local boards of education, elementary, junior high, and senior high schools.

Participants are to carry out their duties as ALTs under the guidance of language teachers’ consultants or Japanese teachers of the foreign language as specified by the supervisor and/or principal of the board of education and/or school. The following is a general outline of duties, though they may vary from one Contracting Organization to another.

(1) Assistance in foreign language classes, etc. taught in elementary, junior high and senior high schools.
(2) Assistance in foreign language activities, etc. in elementary schools.
(3) Assistance in preparation of materials for teaching a foreign language.
(4) Assistance in language training for teachers of a foreign language, etc.
(5) Cooperation in extracurricular activities and club activities.
(6) Provision of information on language and other related subjects for people such as teachers’ consultants and foreign language teachers (e.g. word usage, pronunciation, etc.).
(7) Cooperation in foreign language speech contests.
(8) Cooperation in local international exchange activities.
(9) Other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor or the school principal.

Detailed information and Application Form

• Application Guidelines(PDF)(321KB)
• Chart Sheet(PDF)(226KB)
• Application Form Instructions(PDF)(532KB)
• Application Form(PDF)(705KB)
• Self-Report of Medical Condition(PDF)(416KB)
• Statement of Physician(PDF)(336KB)
• Certificate of Health(PDF)(408KB)

Other information

Further information may be obtained from:
SELECTION OFFICE（The Embassy of Japan in South Africa）
Email: selection.office.sa@pr.mofa.go.jp

How to Apply

PLEASE COURIER (WITH A TRACKING NUMBER) OR HAND DELIVER YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
EMBASSY OF JAPAN
JET PROGRAMME
259 BAINES STREET
GROENKLOOF
PRETORIA
0181

DEADLINE:4 PM, 16 October 2026 (APPLICATIONS MUST ARRIVE AT THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN BY THIS DATE)

RESULTS: Successful and Unsuccessful Applicants will be contacted by e-mail – Please DO NOT contact the Embassy of Japan to enquire about the outcome of your application.