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Debtors Clerk

School: Curro Westbrook

• Minimum two years’ experience working as a debtors’ clerk – inclusive of debt collection.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in operating spreadsheets and use of accounting software.
• Capable of handling work pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Accurate and meticulous.
• Committed to producing quality work.
• Proven ability to identify issues and initiate corrective action.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to the Curro code of ethics and must undergo a compulsory criminal record check.

The responsibilities are:

• Communicating with clients (learners, parents, corporate clients) and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Capturing and verification of accounts receivable.
• Preparing and processing invoices and learner statements.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger.
• Debt collection from overdue clients (parents, third-party institutions) including directly contacting clients with outstanding accounts and maintenance of all correspondence.
• Generating relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management .
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on as soon as possible.

Bus Driver

School: Waterstone College

• Code 10 license.
• PDP essential.
• Living in Vanderbijlpark – not negotiable.
• Experience in school bus driving will be a strong recommendation.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Presentable with good communication skills.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

Learner transportation             

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules.
• Picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed.
• Maintains order a proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy

General Worker Duties            

• General Maintenance and facility support
• Receive requests for maintenance of facilities.
• Check facilities daily to check that everything is working and maintained.
• Complete any facilities or maintenance required such as plumbing.
• Make facilities manager aware of any repairs required.
• Complete all general maintenance across the facility.
• Check maintenance consumables and advise facilities manager of requirements.
• Store and maintain tools for maintenance.
• Provide general support on security and access control across the facilities.
• Provides general support on traffic management.
• Garden Maintenance 
• Review daily work roster for required duties.
• Maintenance grass and flower beds
• Cleaning and maintaining the garden across the facility.
• Advise the facilities manager of requirements in the garden.
• Check gardening consumables and advise facilities manager of requirements.
• Store and maintain tools for gardening

Health and Safety       

• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary, fills tires and batteries.
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law, completing necessary reports upon request.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required

Record keeping            

• Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

Receptionist

School: Curro George

• Matric.
• Higher education experience will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in a similar position.
• Marketing and receptionist background and qualification.
• Knowledge of client service.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Additional languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and tolerance for stress.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Attend to visitors and deal with enquiries.
• Answer the telephone, screen and direct calls.
• Take and relay messages accurately.
• Greet persons entering the school and direct them to the correct destination.
• Deal with queries from learners and clients.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The succesful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Temp Receptionist

• Higher education experience will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of client service.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Additional languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and tolerance for stress.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Attend to visitors and deal with enquiries.
• Answer the telephone, screen and direct calls.
• Take and relay messages accurately.
• Greet persons entering the school and direct them to the correct destination.
• Deal with queries from learners and clients.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on as soon as possible.

Group Financial Manager

School: Curro Head Office

• CA(SA) with a proven academic track record
• More than six years’ experience as Financial Manager of a large business, preferably with multiple branches and/or operations
• Experience of managing staff and strong communication skills
• Demonstrable commercial ability and entrepreneurial flair
• Driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Experience in a JSE-listed company environment
• Experience on Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics D365
• Experience in TM1
• Proven operational experience

Skills and attributes:

Skills:	Behavioural attributes:
Accounting acumenLeadership and integrityAccounting systems and Office suiteFinancial analysis: budgeting, forecasting, feasibilities and valuationsManagement reporting and presentationExcellent written and verbal communication (on PowerPoint and Word)	Energy and excellence, coupled with a cando attitudeConfident self-starter – ability to be decisive and take initiativeAttention to detailCollaborative with a strong team-player attitudeLogical thinker and high emotional intelligenceGood time management and adherence to deadlines

More about the role:

This is a comprehensive and stimulating management role and you will be an integral partner of the CFO to manage a centralised finance team as well as financial administrators and processes spread across South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

The successful candidate will apply their strategic acumen, strong analytical and communication skills to inspire the team, whilst also effectively navigating challenges and pursue opportunities.

Group financial planning

• Set financial strategy and plans relating to financial functions across the group
• Create and implement the annual financial calendar deadlines and requirements
• Determine requirements to resource the financial department and execute plans
• Take responsibility for IFRS compliance across the group

Monitor adherence to plan and achievement of objectives

• Set objectives and targets with the CFO and other executives
• Monitor adherence to strategy and KPI’s for the financial functions and financial managers across the group
• Monthly reporting and measurement of strategic performance
• Monitor adherence to reporting and other financial deadlines
• Guide and prepare consolidated group-wide budgets (operational and capital)
  • Compilation of head office budgets
  • Coordinate school and other cost centre budgets and consolidate this

Risk management

• Compliance with JSE listing requirements and adhering to reporting deadlines
• Design, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure adequate financial control of the business
• Investigations and analysis of errors and exceptions
• Manage external and internal audit process
• Develop and maintain active controls over accounting system including development and changes across the Group

Staff Management

• Consider business needs and ensure appropriate finance support
• Recruitment and selection of new staff
• Mentoring and management of teams
• Development of staff
• Manage staff retention
• Performance measurement and staff appraisals
• Management of disciplinary issues, including interactions with other functional leaders at schools and across business
• Approval and review of leave and resources
• Management and remediation of absenteeism

Financial Reporting

• Monthly management accounts preparation, variance reports and accuracy reviews
• Statutory interim and annual reporting
• Preparation of reporting packs to Audit Committee and Board of Directors
• Review of financial information in SENS announcements
• Oversight and control over other legal entities within the group Financial Reporting Forecasting and ad hoc
• Prepare and manage:
  • Cash flow forecasts and scenario planning;
  • Exceptions and KPI reporting across the group; and
  • Cost benchmarking exercises and provide insights
  • Responsible for the maintenance of long-term business plans and financial forecasting models

Treasury Management

• Management of the efficient returns on cash
• Oversight and control over bank transfers
• Engagement with banks and funders to manage cash flow effectively
• Control signatories and authorities within approved authority framework

Taxation Compliance management

• Responsible for compliance with tax act and regulations
• Review tax calculations and submission of tax returns
• Review tax assessments and liaise with SARS regarding tax disputes
• Engage with SARS for queries, audits and correspondence
• Review monthly VAT calculations and submissions

Management of the share incentive scheme

• Administrator of the share incentive scheme, including relevant calculations, administration of awards and vesting transactions
• Reporting to the directors on the company’s Remuneration Committee
• Compliance with share incentive scheme trust deed and policy

General Financial Control

• Responsible for overall reconciliations of all accounts
• Making and authorising of payments in accordance with the approved authority framework
• Other relevant approvals and authorisations within authority framework
• Engagement with external providers such as Stats SA
• Regular analysis of financial sustainability and growth requirements across the group

Financial Manager

School: Curro Head Office

• CIMA/Bcom (Hons) with a proven academic track record
• More than three years’ experience as financial leader in a large business, preferably with multiple branches and/or operations
• Experience of managing staff and strong communication skills
• Demonstrable commercial ability and experience
• Driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Experience on Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics D365
• Experience in TM1
• Proven operational experience

Skills and attributes:

Skills:	Behavioural attributes:
Accounting acumenLeadership and integrityAccounting systems and Office suiteFinancial analysis: budgeting, forecasting, feasibilities and valuationsManagement reporting and presentationExcellent written and verbal communication (on PowerPoint and Word)	Energy and excellence, coupled with a cando attitudeConfident self-starter – ability to be decisive and take initiativeAttention to detailCollaborative with a strong team-player attitudeLogical thinker and high emotional intelligenceGood time management and adherence to deadlines

More about the role:

This is an operational financial management role, and you will be an integral partner of the Business Executive to manage a division of Curro schools.

The successful candidate will apply their strategic acumen, strong analytical and communication skills to inspire the team, whilst also effectively navigating challenges and pursue opportunities.

You will be responsible for about 16 campuses spread across South Africa with more than 15 000 learners currently.

Implement and execute the operational financial framework

• Implementation and alignment of the operational financial management approaches to group financial strategy
• Implementation and enforcement of standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Management of the operational finance structure and delivery

Budget, forecast and financial analysis

• Reviewing of schools’ strategy and structure to provide correct guidance on budget inputs
• Liaising and consulting with school to provide budget guidelines
• Reviewing budget proposals to confirm adherence to guidelines
• Advising on budget inputs as aligned to school requirements
• Analysis of budget and advising of changes
• Providing detailed support in the preparation of the budget
• Managing changes on budget throughout the process
• Reviewing of margins and variances compared to prior budgets to provide guidance
• Presentation of school’s budgets to centralised office budget team for review and approval
• Communicating and submitting final budget to schools
• Monitoring actuals versus budget monthly
• Reporting on deviations to budgets and advising on possible corrective actions
• Preparation of annual forecasts per school
• Regular revisions of forecasts
• Preparing feasibilities and viabilities to consider and evaluate business plans and proposals

Staff Management

• Consider business needs and ensure appropriate finance support
• Recruitment and selection of new staff
• Mentoring and management of team
• Development of staff
• Manage staff retention
• Performance measurement and staff appraisals
• Management of disciplinary issues, including interactions with other functional leaders at schools
• Approval and review of leave and resources
• Management and remediation of absenteeism

Management reports

• Reviewing school management reports monthly and add commentary thereon with actions and follow-up
• Conducting variance analysis on management reports and addressing any concerns with schools involved
• Providing feedback on financial status of school and performance relative to business plans to business executive/CEO
• Compilation of executive committee and board reports with comprehensive financial analyses

School financial guidance and support

• Provide financial guidance at start of planning cycle
• Ensure that internal controls and standard operating procedures are implemented and adhered to at schools
• Provide general financial support and guidance to schools
• Deal with general queries and questions from schools

Accounts payable and receivable management

• Management of debt collection efforts and provide feedback on performances of each school
• Review and approve all monthly municipal account statements and implement corrective actions on issues

Audit

• Assisting with internal and external audit queries
• Ad hoc investigations and reviews of process compliance

Other

• General financial and related projects such as capital planning, due-diligence investigations of potential acquisitions, capacity analysis, cost saving and procurement strategies, etc
• Review all executive head salary increases, 13th cheque and incentive bonus payments
• Strategic modelling to determine the outlook of business units and schools

Executive Head

School: Curro Barlow Park High School

• Honours Degree in Education (recommended) or related field;
• Eight years of experience in a management position at an educational institution of which at least five years must be as Head of the institution;
• Knowledge of Primary and High School curriculum (CAPS and IEB); 
• Ability to lead and nurture young staff members;
• Excellent management & leadership skills;
• Experienced diversity manager;
• Sound and proven business acumen;
• A passion for education and children;
• Accepting and subscribing to the Christian values and ethos of the school;
• Profound knowledge of the curriculum and related matters for all phases;
• Current SACE registration;
• Strategic thinking abilities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are

• Proven high-quality experience of business development and associated financial management;
• Meticulous administration, planning and the ability to meet targets and deadlines;
• Tact, sensitivity and the ability to handle confidential material with discretion;
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• High degree of personal motivation, initiative, energy, creativity and drive;
• An interest and empathy with the ethos and aims of independent education;
• Willingness to take an interest and become involved in all aspects of the life of the school;
• An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• An awareness of brand, image and style;
• Ability to inform and influence with strong and persuasive communication skills.

The successful candidate will start on 01 October 2024.

Cook

School: St Dominics

• Matric/ Grade 12 certificate.
• Formal cooking qualification.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• 2 years cooking experience.
• Kitchen and Cafeteria/ Tuck-shop Management. 

The responsibilities are:

Planning of food and meal requirements       

• Create and plan menus in conjunction with the appropriate Manager
• Design recipes and calculate quantities to deliver menus.
• Work out quantities of ingredients required based on learner number to limit wastage.
• Assist in compiling an appropriate menu
• Work according to the compiled a menu and communicate across the schools.
• Gather input form heads of schools for input.
• Ensure that nutritional requirements are taken into account across all menus based on Health and Safety requirements.

Preparation of food budgets and procurement          

• Based on menus and recipes create food budget and submit for approval.
• Work out meals based on budget allocation including all kitchen supplies and equipment etc.
• Source suppliers based on cost and quality.
• Procure goods and place orders.
• Receipt of orders and oversee stock.
• Manage stock control monthly to determine quantities on hand.
• Update procurement requirements based on stock quantities.
• Ad hoc purchasing of required food items or supplies across the campuses, upon authorization / as per Management

Management of the distribution and delivery of meals         

• Management of all food preparation facilities including Pre-Primary School, cafeterias, aftercare, kitchens and tuck shops (if applicable).
• Manage and maintain all equipment including the asset register annually.
• Manage the delivery and preparation of meals across the campuses.
• Take into account Learner Specific Allergies, and or religious requirements and plan appropriate alternatives
• Manage quality across all food preparation and implement any corrective requirements.
• Manage hygiene and health and safety to required regulations.
• Manage and arrange for the updated food premises and health and safety certificates.

Special Event catering             

• Review all event requirements and requests.
• Propose menus and options.
• Create costings and budgets for the event and catering.
• Acquire sign off of budgets.
• Arrange for food to be delivered, prepared and laid out including cleaning of venue.

Staff Management       

• Creation of shifts schedule across kitchen staff
• Daily management of shifts and schedules and contingency planning.
• Manage time keeping.
• Manage leave and substitutions.
• Manage training of staff.
• Manage performance of staff.
• Management of discipline or escalate as required.
• Interviewing of new staff.

The successful candidate will start on 01 September 2024.

Food Service Assistant

School: St Dominics

• Grade 10
• Work experience in similar environment will be an advantage

This position reports to the supervisor or Catering Manager depending on the structure of establishment

The responsibilities are:

• Cleaning and preparation of vegetables, fruit, meat, fish or other food items used for cooking and preparation of meals.
• Performing a variety of cleaning, fetching, carrying and similar tasks in the kitchen and work areas
• Cooking of simple foods.
• Preparation and serving of meals and at functions
• Keeping the kitchen, dining hall and food storage areas clean and tidy according to relevant work instructions.
• Receiving and packing of supplies in food storage areas.
• Be able to time manage yourself and work under pressure.
• Any required washing up of items from kitchen during course of the shift.
• Any other duties specific to an individual catering establishment.

The successful candidate will start on 01 September 2024.

Bursar

School: Curro Waterfall

• At least a B degree or equivalent (three years), preferably with a major in accounting plus five years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:
• Experience in a financial role, or as a bursar.
• Experience in accounting, cash flow management, debtors’ management and contract management (financial element).
• Experience in administration and payroll management.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Day-to-day management of the finances of the school under the direction of the executive head and regional accountant.
• Managing of budgets.
• Monitoring of all income and expenditure relating to internal budgets.
• Preparing of financial reports for the executive head.
• Assist at school functions when required.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The succesful candidate will start on 01 October 2024.

School Counsellor

School: Curro Klerksdorp

• An appropriate academic and professional qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 2 years experience in a similar position
• A passion for children.
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• An energetic positive approach to their vocation.
• Patience and compassion to work with children who need advise.
• The skills to deal with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to remain calm in any situation yet solve problems quickly in an emergency.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:  

• Carrying out counselling sessions on an individual, group or class level as part of an integrated preventive and intervention service.
• Contributing in an active manner to the development of the school counselling programme in support of the holistic development of each learner.
• Assisting in the development and nurturing of an enabling school culture and helping learners become empowered for positive action and change.
• Intervening to give learners the opportunity to manage more effectively their life circumstances and to manage their lives more effectively.
• Assisting learners to develop their personal, social and autonomous learning skills.
• Counselling learners and their parents with respect to intra- and inter-personal issues and behavioural problems.
• Preparing reports and maintaining records on learners.
• Making the necessary referrals according to established policies and procedures.
• Adopting preventive measures that empower learners to avoid problems as much as possible.
• Providing a continuum of preventative, developmental, remedial, and intervention services and programmes and facilitating referral to resources and services at both community and national levels.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Intern

School: Curro Helderwyk

• Education qualification or studying towards an education qualification from a recognised institution.
• SACE Registered.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grade/phase as required.
• Work closely with phase teachers to ensure the effective running of the phase.
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school.
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as an when the need arises.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January to 31 December 2025.

Head of Sport

School: St Dominics

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Current SACE registration.
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents.
• Effective sports practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions.
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department.
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress.
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners.
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work.
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department.
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities.
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school.
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Head of Sport

School:Curro Klerksdorp

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position.
• Current SACE registration.
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents.
• Effective sports practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions.
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department.
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress.
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners.
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work.
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department.
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities.
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school.
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Head of Sport

School: Curro Krugersdorp

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Current SACE registration.
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents.
• Effective sports practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions.
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department.
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress.
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners.
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work.
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department.
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities.
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school.
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Music Tutor (Skilled Pianist)

School: Grantleigh

• An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution.
• 2 years experience in teaching Music.
• Skills and experienced in teaching Piano.
• Current SACE registration.
• IEB experience.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grades/phase as required.
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom.
• Take responsibility for any and all school equipment and stock of the class.
• Work closely with the teachers in the grades/phase to ensure the effective running of the grades/phase.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within the grades/phase.
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as and when the need arises.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Administrative Clerk (Library)

School: Grantleigh

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution. e.g Admin/finance diploma.
• Relevant experience in a similar position.
• Extremely computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Financial acumen and experience.
• Stock control experience (such as stationery, furniture, etc.).
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority.
• Dealing with incoming email and general admin duties.
• Some financial responsibilities.  
• Liaising with central office, executive heads, secretaries, clients, suppliers and other staff.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Sport Coordinator

School: Curro Nelspruit

• An appropriate qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Head of Sport.
• Current SACE registration.
• Proven experience in sport management with coaching experience in an acknowledged school sporting code.
• Good knowledge of school sport leagues and structures.
• Leadership skills to develop the sports department.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work professionally with management, staff and parents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective sports practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify possible problems and provide feasible solutions.
• Effective leadership qualities and ability to deliver professional advice.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Day-to-day management, control and operation of the sports department.
• Setting and ensuring the highest personal example to the department through own personal standard of attendance, behaviour and dress.
• Building and fostering excellent relationships with teachers and learners.
• Developing and fostering a positive atmosphere of teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrating a confidential manner in all aspects of work.
• Keeping up to date with coaching practice and leading forward-planning within the department.
• Establishing common standards of practice, promoting the aims and ethos of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s planning and delivery of school activities.
• Developing effective links with partner schools and the community; promoting the school.
• Undertaking professional duties of coaching and work in compliance with school policies and procedures.
• Encouraging excellence in coaching and learning, and developing and enhancing coaching practice of others.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 October 2024.

Personal Assistant

School: Curro Academy Sandown

• Higher education experience (advantageous).
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of client service.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Additional languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Focus on client service.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Excellent knowledge of the higher education environment.
• Reliable and stress tolerance.
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Attend to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone, email and in person.
• Supply information regarding the school to the general public, learners, parents and clients.
• Answer the telephone, screen and direct calls.
• Take and relay messages accurately.
• Greet persons entering the school and direct them to the correct destination.
• Generating quotations and managing bookings for the conference centre.
• Liaise with the food and beverage department.
• Deal with queries from learners and clients.
• Organise and coordinate the usage of venues and boardroom.
• Update and maintain telephone list for distribution to staff.
• Ensure whereabouts of staff movements in and out of the school.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Fully understand the details of the group portfolio.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Aftercare Supervisor

School: Curro Bloemfontein

• An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar position.
• A passion for children.
• Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• An energetic, positive approach to their vocation.
• Patience and compassion to work with children.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Aftercare supervisor, oversees the aftercare staff and makes sure that learners are taken care of and deals with issues with parents and learners as they may arise. Hours 12h00 – 17h30
• Assist in the planning of after-school and vacation activities.
• Stock control.
• Quality control, communication with parents and other stakeholders, marketing and financial management.
• Assist in the planning of healthy eating plans.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.

Educational Psychologist Intern

School: Curro Admin

We have multiple vacancies for passionate and motivated educational psychology interns who would like to join our team at different Curro campuses.

 Requirements

• Currently completing a masters degree in educational psychology
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school
• Compliance to the Curro code of ethics and the undergoing of a criminal-record and qualifications check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Previous teaching experience an advantage

Responsibilities

• Plan, control record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums and workshops for the grade/phase as required.
• Collaborate closely with the teachers, learners and parents regarding learners social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
• Assist in promoting teaching and learning within the class.
• Assist with sports-related activities, contribute to the planning and execution of cultural events, and manage various administrative duties.
• Work in compliance and in conjunction with academic and regulatory body requirements, as applicable.

A stipend relative to the position will be paid.

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