“When she believes in herself…she will fly”
Established in 1879, St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, all-girls Anglican School situated in Hillcrest, Pretoria. The School prides itself in achieving a balance between the spiritual, moral, academic, cultural and physical development of its students and enjoys an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally. We provide a caring, unique and dynamic educational environment for day scholars from Grade 00 to Grade 12 and boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.
St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria is inviting applications for the following position available:
Financial Administrator
St Mary’s DSG, an independent, all-girls Anglican School, aims to create a pathway empowering confident young women of integrity and character to explore their potential and positively contribute to our nation and the world. The School invites suitably experienced candidates who meet the criteria to apply for the role of Financial Administrator within our Finance Department.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a financial administration role.
- Experience working within a school environment will be advantageous.
- Experience with accounting and financial management systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with Ed-admin and accounting software will be advantageous.
Competencies and Skills:
- Strong financial administration and organisational skills.
- Experience in invoice processing, data capturing and document management.
- Ability to perform banking, petty cash administration and financial record maintenance accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- Strong administrative and filing skills with the ability to maintain confidential records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional and courteous interaction with parents, staff, students, suppliers and visitors.
- High levels of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
- Willingness to support, promote and work within the Anglican ethos of the School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture and process financial transactions and invoices.
- Administer purchase orders and supporting documentation.
- Perform banking and petty cash administration.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Assist with finance correspondence and departmental administration.
- Support the Finance Manager with audit preparation and financial reporting requirements.
- Ensure effective document management and record retention.
- Provide reception and administrative support to the Finance Department.
- Assist with data capturing, reconciliations and general finance administration.
- Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the Finance Department.
Please clearly mark the position you are applying for and forward your CV to recruitment@stmarys.pta.school.za
No application will be considered after the closing date. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you had not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application would have been unsuccessful. An application in itself does not guarantee an interview. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, 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 will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2026
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