Personal Assistant

Curro Holdings Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pretoria is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Head. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills. Responsibilities include managing inquiries and providing administrative support. Preference will be given to EE candidates. Applications close on 17 October.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years payroll administration experience.
• Minimum 4 years HR administration experience including recruiting.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.

Responsibilities

• Attend to visitors and deal with inquiries.
• Supply school information to public and clients.
• Organise and coordinate venue usage.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service focus

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Higher education experience

Job description

At Curro,we care.Personal AssistantCurro Hazeldean Vacancy Reference :

• Join Curro's support staff and be a hero to our learners and teachers.

We're seeking experienced non-teaching professionals to fill vital roles.

If you're ready to contribute to a world-class education, apply todayWhat are we looking for?

Qualifications & Experience

• Higher education experience (advantageous).
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Minimum 4 years Payroll administration experience.
• Minimum 4 years Human Resources administration experience with contracts, leave UIF claims, recruiting and onboarding.
• Handle a very busy diary of Executive Head.
• Multitasker.
• Able to function very well under pressure.
• Coordinating communication between principal, parents and staff of pre-, primary and high school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 November

Please apply before 17 October

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.P.