YES Programme Candidate: Laboratory Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend-based opportunity

12-month contract

Job summary

Curro Durbanville High School in Durbanville invites applications for a YES Programme Candidate: Laboratory Assistant (part-time) to commence duties in January 2027. This stipend-based role supports teachers, assists with demonstrations and prepares laboratories for lessons.

Preference given to EE candidates. The 12-month contract offers hands-on laboratory experience for South African youth aged 18–34, with a focus on safety and administrative accuracy.

Qualifications

• SA youth eligibility 18–34 years.
• Stipend-based opportunity: R5 241–R6 000 per month.
• Unemployed candidates only.
• Lab safety and basic lab procedures knowledge.
• English & Afrikaans communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories and practical work areas for Physical Sciences and Life Sciences lessons.
• Assist teachers with demonstrations, experiments and practical assessments.
• Set up, clean and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.
• Prepare and label solutions, reagents and specimens.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and waste.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, chemicals and consumables.
• Liaise with suppliers and support procurement processes.
• Keep safety records and documentation up to date.

Skills

English & Afrikaans communication

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Education

Laboratory-related tertiary 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: Laboratory Assistant (part-time) at Curro Durbanville in Durbanville to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30154

Are you passionate about science, organised, and eager to gain hands‑on experience in a school laboratory?Curro Durbanville High School is calling YOU to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant (YES Candidate). This is your chance to support teachers, inspire learners, and build practical skills that will shape your future career.

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

Key performance areas

• Prepare laboratories and practical work areas for Physical Sciences and Life Sciences lessons.
• Assist teachers with demonstrations, experiments, and practical assessments.
• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.
• Prepare and label solutions, reagents, and biological specimens.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste.
• Maintain accurate inventories of equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Support procurement processes by liaising with suppliers and checking deliveries.
• Keep laboratory records, schedules, and safety documentation up to date.
• Reinforce safety rules and procedures with learners during practical sessions.
• Communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans with staff and learners

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.
• A tertiary qualification in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biology, Laboratory Technology or related field would be advantageous.
• Previous laboratory experience in a school or scientific environment (advantageous).
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and safety practices.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office and general applications.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans.
• Comfortable working with high‑school learners in a professional environment.
• A valid driver’s licence and police clearance certificate (advantageous).

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

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.
If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

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

Consent to use your personal information:

By submitting your application, you give Curro the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.

Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

https://www.curro.co.za