VACANCY: SCHOOL SECRETARY
STARTING DATE: 1 NOVEMBER (NEGOTIABLE)
Somerset House, a 78-year-old school in the heart of Somerset West, is looking for a friendly, organised and capable School Secretary to join our school team and contribute to the smooth and welcoming running of our school office.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A Matric certificate is the minimum requirement. An applicable tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
- A valid First Aid certificate or relevant First Aid qualification.
- Excellent English communication skills, with proficiency in speaking, reading and writing.
- Confident and competent in using technology and standard office systems.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with an understanding of the importance of accurate communication, documentation and record keeping.
- A warm, professional and approachable manner.
- The ability to remain calm, efficient and professional under pressure.
- A genuine interest in working with and supporting children.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be a confident administrator who enjoys working with people and is comfortable in a busy school environment. The role will include reception and general office duties, assisting with school administration, communicating with parents and staff, managing correspondence and records, managing the pupil sick-bay and providing day-to-day support to the school management team.
Experience in a school environment will be an advantage.
Please complete the online form by following this link: https://forms.gle/BSE5AUgJuXmHqAFJ9
CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026
Somerset House is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on the requirements of the position, qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered and should be submitted through the designated application process.
Somerset House reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment. Applicants who do not meet the stated minimum requirements and pre-requisites of the advertised position will not be considered.
If you have not heard from the school within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
POPIA NOTICE: Personal information submitted to Somerset House will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the advertised position and for associated internal recruitment processes. Where required, information may also be used for statutory or regulatory reporting. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of your personal information for these purposes. Somerset House is committed to protecting applicants’ personal information and processing it in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and applicable legislation.
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