Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in Mahikeng is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the CEO/Headmaster. This role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with responsibilities including diary management, minute-taking, and general administrative support. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and have at least four years of administrative experience in a school environment. Proficiency in English and computer skills are essential. Competitive applicants will be notified.

Qualifications

• 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior management in a school environment is preferable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with efficiency.
• Flexible to work early, late, and on weekends when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take minutes, type, and file documents.
• Manage diaries, meetings, and appointments.
• Provide administrative support to the Board.
• Perform general secretarial functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Diary management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Calendar

Google Meet

Google Drive

Job description

Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

The International School of South Africa is an independent Primary and Senior Boarding School situated on a large, superbly landscaped estate in Mahikeng, North West Province. It offers excellent teaching, residential, sporting, and cultural facilities. The School offers a dual Curriculum: the Cambridge International Curriculum from Primary School through to Senior School and the IEB (Independent Examination Board) for Grades 10 to 12 education. Both Curricula provide an excellent academic grounding for tertiary and beyond.

Applications are invited for the following position at the School:

Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

1 May 2026

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Administration or Executive Secretarial, or a related field
• 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior management within a school environment is preferable
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with efficiency
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to use own discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken
• Computer skills in MS Word and Excel, Google Calendar, Meet, and Drive
• Flexible to work early or late and occasionally on weekends
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
• IEB Examinations Officer

Tasks will include:

• Taking minutes, typing, and filing
• Diary management, meetings, and appointments coordination
• Administrative support to the Board
• General Secretarial functions

A letter of application accompanied by a full CV together with three references and a police clearance certificate should be sent to: The Business Manager, International School of South Africa, E-mail: [e-mail]

International School of South Africa, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

The School’s Board of Governors reserves the right to waive an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified. Only those candidates shortlisted for this position will be notified.