YES Programme Candidate: Business Support

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

Job summary

Curro Heuwelkruin in Polokwane invites applications for a part-time YES Programme Candidate: Business Support to commence duties in January 2027. This role focuses on business administration and office support within Curro's learning environment.

The position offers hands-on experience, a stipend of R5 241 to R6 000 per month, and a 12-month contract. Preference given to EE candidates; living close to the school is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Office administration

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Learning & development

Professional conduct

Education

Business Administration / Office Management qualification

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 Heuwelkruin in Polokwane to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: HEU/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