Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Mahikeng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster. This role is pivotal in supporting senior management, requiring excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and provide comprehensive administrative support. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school environment, where your skills will help shape the future of students. If you are detail-oriented, discreet, and passionate about education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years administrative experience supporting senior management in a school environment.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, meetings, and appointments coordination.
• Taking minutes, typing, and filing.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

English Language (Written and Spoken)

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Calendar

Diary Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Google Calendar

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 IEB (Independent Examination Board) for Grades 10 to 12 and the Cambridge International Curriculum from Primary School through to High School. Both Curricula provide an excellent academic grounding for tertiary education and beyond.

Applications are invited for the following position at the School:

Personal Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

1 January 2026

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in administration or a related field
• 4 years administrative experience supporting senior management within a school environment is preferable
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multi-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]
Closing date: Monday 30 May 2025

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.
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