YES Programme Candidate: Business Support

Curro Holdings Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 58,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based

12-month contract

Job summary

Curro Oakdene in Johannesburg seeks a YES Programme Candidate: Business Support (part-time) to commence duties in January 2027. This stipend-based opportunity offers hands-on administration and office support experience within Curro’s learning environment.

Key tasks include office administration, data entry, communications, meeting and event support, document prep, and teamwork. The contract runs for 12 months and preference is given to unemployed youth aged 18 to 34 with a business

Qualifications

• Young South African between 18 and 34 years old.
• Stipend range: R5 241 – R6 000 per month.
• Unemployed.
• Qualification in Business Administration/Office Management or related studies (advantageous).
• Proximity to Curro school/office applied for.
• Strong organisational skills for filing, scheduling and record-keeping.
• Computer literacy: MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Office administration support and record-keeping.
• Data entry into spreadsheets/databases with accuracy.
• Drafting emails and handling basic communications.
• Scheduling and supporting meetings and events.
• Document preparation and report/presentation support.
• Collaborating with team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Participating in training and development opportunities.
• Demonstrating professional conduct aligned with Curro values.

Skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Business Administration/Office Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 YES Programme Candidate: Business Support (part-time) at Curro Oakdene in Johannesburg to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: OAK/YES/ADMIN

Are you organised, eager to learn, and ready to step into the world of administration and office support?Curro is calling YOU to join our team as a Business Support Assistant (YES Candidate). This is your chance to gain valuable workplace experience, support daily operations, and build skills that will open doors for your future career.

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

Key performance areas

• Office Administration Support Assist with filing, record‑keeping, and maintaining organised office systems.
• Data Entry & Accuracy Capture information into spreadsheets, databases, or systems with attention to detail.
• Communication Assistance Help with drafting emails, answering calls, and supporting internal communication.
• Meeting & Event Support Assist with scheduling, preparing meeting materials, and setting up venues.
• Document Preparation Support the team with photocopying, scanning, and preparing reports or presentations.
• Team Collaboration Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and provide support where needed.
• Learning & Development Participate in training and mentorship opportunities to build workplace skills.
• Professional Conduct Uphold Curro’s ethos and values through reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Stipend range: R5 241,00 – R6 000,00 per month.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• Qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, or related studies (advantageous).
• Living close to the Curro school or office you are applying for.
• Strong organisational skills for filing, scheduling, and record‑keeping.
• Computer literacy – proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Communication skills – clear verbal and written ability.
• Attention to detail – accuracy in data entry and handling documents.
• Time management – able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team collaboration – willingness to support colleagues and learn from feedback.
• Soft skills & work ethic – punctual, reliable, professional, trustworthy, and eager to learn.

Please note: This is a stipend-based opportunity (not a salary). This is a 12-month contract position

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