THOMAS MORE COLLEGE
15 Sykes Rd, Kloof, Durban 3640
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FULL TIME, FIXED-TERM POSITION
Thomas More School seeks to employ a well-organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Foundation, PPA and Thomas More Education Trust, which work closely together. The role will provide integrated day-to-day administrative support to the Foundation Director across all three departments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide general administrative support to the Foundation Director across the Foundation, PPA and Education Trust.
- Maintain and update the DevMan database, ensuring information, contact details and records are accurate and up to date.
- Assist with data capturing, database clean-up, preparing lists and extracting information and reports.
- Assist with the planning and administration of quarterly meetings, including scheduling, meeting packs, attendance, minutes and action lists.
- Assist with the coordination of events, reunions and social engagements.
- Assist with newsletters, email communications, WhatsApp groups, and social media content.
- Maintain donor, prospect, past pupil and stakeholder records and assist with general Foundation and Education Trust administration.
- Prepare correspondence, documents, presentations and other supporting information as required.
- Assist with filing, information gathering, supplier communication and general administrative duties.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Matric Certificate and/or an NQF Level 4 or higher qualification
- Previous administrative experience would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
- Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Adhere to the school code of conduct.
- Criminal and Sexual Offender’s Clearance Certificate.
Suitably qualified individuals are requested to apply and submit your CV by following this link: https://forms.gle/7oevuCokkBQm9mmH9
Only online applications will be accepted. Kindly click on the link to submit your application and relevant documents with a concise 2-page CV, along with a letter of motivation and the contact details of at least 3 referees.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date. Should you not be contacted after the said date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Thomas More College is an equal opportunity employer. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Only suitably qualified candidates should apply.
Thomas More College, 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 such information will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Due date for applications: 12:00, 31 August 2026, Monday
Start Date: 1 October 2026
Contact Us: 031 764 8640 / http://www.thomasmore.co.za
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