Alumni Relations Co-Ordinator

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Durban is seeking an Alumni Relations Co-Ordinator. The role involves administering relations with the school's Old Boys, managing events, and handling communications. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a related field, with strong skills in event management and social media. The school offers a collaborative environment and requires flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a similar position.
• Flexible with regards to hours of work and prepared to work some evenings and weekends.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial, administration, and financial reporting for KCOB.
• Database management and development for KCOB.
• Relationship development with KCOB and sponsors.
• Promote networking and manage events.

Skills

Eventing and social media management

Basic bookkeeping skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and problem-solving

Job description

Kearsney College is a leading independent boarding and day school for approximately 650 boys from Grades 8 to 12. The 125-acre estate is in a beautiful country setting on the edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, just outside Durban. Kearsney has an outstanding record of academic achievement in the IEB Matriculation Examinations and provides a dynamic sporting and cultural offering.

Kearsney College invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of: Alumni Relations Co-Ordinator

Key Responsibilities

• the secretarial, administration and financial reporting for Kearsney College Old Boys (KCOB);
• database management and development for KCOB;
• relationship development with KCOB and sponsors;
• communications, social media management and engagement;
• promoting KCOB networking;
• eventing and functions, brand planning and management;
• sponsorship administration and development;
• sponsor relations;
• Heritage Society and museum management.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a similar position;
• eventing and social media management experience;
• basic bookkeeping skills and knowledge of Pastel;
• valid driver’s licence;
• flexible with regards to hours of work and be prepared to work on some evenings and weekends;
• ability to work cooperatively in a team;
• excellent interpersonal skills, friendly and outgoing personality;
• good judgement and problem-solving skills,
• be proactive.

Interested candidates must apply in writing by submitting their CVs together with three references to [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Kearsney College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If applicants are not contacted within 21 days of submitting their application, they may accept that it has been unsuccessful. In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, section 11(1)(a), by applying for this vacancy, you grant Kearsney College consent to use your CV and personal details to apply for this specific role. The personal information of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed once the purpose for which the personal information was collected ceases to exist.

Closing Date

26/09/2025

Kearsney College Road, Botha's Hill, Outer West Durban, South Africa