Tutoring Other Students South Africa

Earn from tutoring while studying. Subjects, rates, and how to find students on campus and online.

Tutoring is one of the most natural side hustles for students. You already know the material—maths, science, languages, or your degree subjects. South African students charge R100–R250 per hour tutoring high school or first-year students. Work on campus, online, or at the student's home. Flexible around your timetable. This guide covers tutoring for students.

What to Tutor

School subjects: Maths, physical science, accounting. High demand. Parents pay for matric prep.

University subjects: First-years often need help. You've just passed—you know the exam style.

Languages: English, Afrikaans. If you're fluent, you can teach.

Finding Students

Campus: Noticeboards, student societies, Facebook groups.

Online: Preply, iTalki. Set your rate. Students book. Online tutoring guide.

Word of mouth: Tell classmates. Tutoring spreads by referral.

Rates

R100–R150/hour for school subjects. R150–R250 for university. Higher for specialised (matric maths, accounting).

Time Management

Block 5–10 hours per week. Sessions are 1–2 hours. Fit between lectures. Avoid during exam weeks.

Payment

Cash, EFT, or SnapScan. For online platforms, PayPal or Payoneer. Payout guide.

Next Steps

Pick a subject. Advertise on campus or sign up for Preply. Read our Online Tutoring guide.