Headmaster’s Personal Assistant
Commencement Date: Negotiable
We invite suitably experienced and enthusiastic candidates to apply for an exciting full-time position at Clifton Preparatory School, Nottingham Road: Headmaster’s Personal Assistant.
Clifton Preparatory School is an independent co-educational school offering schooling from Grade 000 to Grade 7, with boarders from Grade 1 to Grade 7. Founded in 1942, Clifton is set on a 60-hectare estate in the KZN Midlands.
The Personal Assistant is an exciting and dynamic role placing you at the center of the school’s daily operations, allowing you to support the headmaster in creating a positive educational environment. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will be crucial in managing the various tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the school, making a meaningful impact on the school community.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- A real ‘people person’ with excellent interpersonal skills to develop purposeful working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Possess strong and professional interpersonal and communication skills
- Mature, empathetic and professional in dealing with students and parents
- Possess integrity and the ability to recognise the need for confidentiality and can maintain confidentiality
- Detail-orientated, flexible and responsive to changing needs and unforeseen challenges
- Deadline-driven with the ability to work independently and as a proactive team member
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Proven ability to multi-task, work flexibly, prioritise and plan
- Sense of humour and positive attitude
- Punctual, dependable, and trustworthy
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience of at least three years as a Personal Assistant
- Ideally knowledge of school operations, governance, and the administrative support they entail
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Strong computer literacy is essential
Only suitably qualified candidates will be considered. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Management reserve the right not to make an appointment.
Should you be interested in the above vacancy and meet the above requirements, please email your full CV and a letter of motivation to vacancies@cliftonprep.org.za.
The closing date for applications is 20 September 2024. We intend to short-list suitable candidates by 1 October 2024.”
The appointment of candidates is at Clifton’s sole discretion, an application does not entitle the applicant to an interview
or appointment. Clifton will acknowledge the receipt of all CV’s received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for an interview.
Clifton Preparatory School, 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 that will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you
are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.