Curro

Assistant: Executive and Operations Permanent

29105-HEAD/02/EA Academic 21 Feb 2025
Curro Cape Town Northern
Market related
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Key Skills / Requirements

Curro seeks a dynamic and highly organised assistant to support executive directors with comprehensive operational support at Curro’s centralised office in Durbanville.

 

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple administrative and operational tasks with efficiency and professionalism. This role requires excellent communication skills, diligence, the ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong sense of commitment to support our executives in achieving the company’s objectives.

 

Effective management of key stakeholder relations with our schools’ staff, schools’ parents, suppliers and operational staff is a prerequisite. Travel is required on an ad hoc basis.

 

Minimum requirements:

  • At least 10 years’ experience as an executive assistant, senior administrator, or similar role.
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
  • Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
  • Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information essential and non-negotiable.
  • Experience in managing office staff is advantageous.
  • Driver’s licence compulsory.

 

The successful candidate will start as soon as possible.