The filling of vacant posts is an ongoing process to ensure that there is a teacher in front of every class. Schools received their new post establishments for 2021 in September and October 2020. All vacant posts that occurred as a result of the declaration of the new post establishments, and/or natural attrition, are filled continuously. This would include all vacancies that resulted from the loss of 1600 educators, who succumbed to COVID-19. The posts are filled in the order of priority, which involves the placement of educators declared in addition; placement on provincial and national bursary recipients; placement of young graduates; and lastly other unemployed educators seeking employment in public schools.