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
SAOU Help!
The SAOU Help offers a holistic support system that includes a 24/7 Emotional Support line, podcasts, videos and other resources.
Events & Training
Explore our upcoming training sessions and events – check the calendar and register today!
Service Centre
Expert and accessible support with queries about employment benefits and pension calculations – just a call or WhatsApp message away.
Continuum
Being a SAOU member provides you with a death benefit, Continuum, which is a cash benefit of R20,000.
Stay Connected
Stay connected. Stay informed.
Download the SAOU App today!
The official SAOU App:
Designed to support you, wherever you are.
Other Services
As a SAOU member you can enjoy some additional benefits







