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WHY THE SAOU?

The SAOU provides unequalled professional enrichment, professional support, quality service and value to you, the member.


  • SAOU Help - Wellbeing programme
  • Free online manuals for school and classroom management
  • Excellent curriculum advice and training
  • Labour related legal advice
  • Inquiries regarding SACE support, conditions of employment, salaries and pensions
  • Focus groups for specialised training, communication and services
  • Access to recordings of virtual training events
  • Education vacancies
  • Regular, focused communication addresses all your educational needs
  • FINSA, TO-Strand and Dwarswegstrand benefits
  • One stop Service Center for all your questions


SAOU Services


Explore our range of professional services tailored to your needs

SAOU Online

Education resources for the teaching profession. All SAOU webinars and support materials are exclusively available on SAOU Online

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SAOU Help!

The SAOU Help offers a holistic support system that includes a 24/7 Emotional Support line, podcasts, videos and other resources.

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Events & Training

Explore our upcoming training sessions and events – check the calendar and register today!

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Service Centre

Expert and accessible support with queries about employment benefits and pension calculations – just a call or WhatsApp message away.

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Focus Groups

Our focus groups offer a deep dive into uncovering the systemic challenges.

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Continuum

Being a SAOU member provides you with a death benefit, Continuum, which is a cash benefit of R20,000.

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Other Services


As a SAOU member you can enjoy some additional benefits

TO Strand

Afslag vir bekostigbare vakansies

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Dwarswegstrandoord

Afslag vir bekostigbare vakansies

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Finsa

Toegang tot gunstiger rentekoerse

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