Receptionist

Curro Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Curro is seeking a part-time Receptionist at Rosen Castle Tyger Valley in Cape Town to commence duties in November 2026. This frontline role involves welcoming visitors, handling calls and admin support, contributing to a positive school image.

Applicants should have Grade 12, a relevant Office Administration qualification, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Experience in education is a plus; Curro emphasizes confidentiality and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Relevant Office Administration qualification is advantageous.
• Experience in receptionist/front office or customer service is preferred.
• Experience in education environment is a plus.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, learners, staff and visitors.
• Welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
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• Manage the reception area to maintain a positive school image.
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• Ensure visitors adhere to access and security procedures.
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• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries professionally.
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• Direct enquiries to appropriate departments and staff.
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• Provide accurate information regarding school procedures and services.
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• Build positive relationships with learners, parents and stakeholders.
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• Provide administrative support to the school management team and departments.
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• Prepare, maintain, and file documentation accurately.
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• Assist with data capturing, record keeping, and document management.
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• Support general office administration activities as required.
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• Assist learners, parents, and visitors with routine enquiries.
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• Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel.
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• Ensure a high level of customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.
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• Distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries.
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• Coordinate outgoing correspondence and courier collections.
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• Assist with meeting arrangements, diary administration.
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• Maintain communication logs and relevant records.
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• Support school functions, open days, information evenings, events.
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• Assist with administrative requirements related to school initiatives.
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• Provide operational support during peak enrolment and registration periods.
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• Maintain confidentiality of learner, parent, and staff information.
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• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
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• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Professional presentation

Telephone etiquette

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Office Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint Receptionist (part-time) at Rosen Castle Tyger Valley in Cape Town to commence duties in November 2026

Vacancy Reference: 32532

Rosen Castle Tyger Valley has a position available for a Receptionist .

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

Key performance areas

Front Office and Reception Management

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, learners, staff, and visitors.
• Welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Manage the reception area to ensure a positive and professional image of the school.
• Ensure visitors adhere to school access and security procedures.

Communication and Customer Service

• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Direct enquiries to the appropriate departments and staff members.
• Provide accurate information regarding school procedures and services.
• Build positive relationships with learners, parents, and stakeholders.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the school management team and various departments.
• Prepare, maintain, and file documentation accurately.
• Assist with data capturing, record keeping, and document management.
• Support general office administration activities as required.

Learner and Parent Support

• Assist learners, parents, and visitors with routine enquiries.
• Facilitate communication between parents and school personnel.
• Ensure a high level of customer service and stakeholder satisfaction.

Diary, Mail, and Correspondence Management

• Distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries.
• Coordinate outgoing correspondence and courier collections.
• Assist with meeting arrangements, bookings, and diary administration where required.
• Maintain communication logs and relevant records.

Event and Operational Support

• Support school functions, open days, information evenings, and special events.
• Assist with administrative requirements related to school initiatives and programmes.
• Provide operational support during peak enrolment and registration periods.

Compliance and Records Management

• Maintain confidentiality of learner, parent, and staff information.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and administrative procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant qualification in Office Administration, Business Administration, Customer Service, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a receptionist, front office, customer service, or administrative role.
• Experience within an educational environment will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional presentation and telephone etiquette.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a temporary / contract position.