Personal Assistant – Curro HeronBridge, Fourways

Curro is seeking a Personal Assistant to join HeronBridge in Fourways, Gauteng. This is a full-time position with duties commencing in January 2027.

The role is suited to an organised and professional administrative candidate with strong communication, client service and coordination skills.

Job Details

• Employer: Curro
• Position: Personal Assistant
• Vacancy Reference: 30056
• School: HeronBridge
• Location: Fourways, Gauteng
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Start Date: January 2027
• Closing Date: 05 October 2026
• Employment Equity: Preference will be given to EE candidates

About Curro

Curro is an independent schooling provider in South Africa offering education from early childhood development through to Grade 12. The organisation focuses on learner-centred education within an ethical, values-based environment.

The Personal Assistant will provide front-office, administrative and coordination support while serving as an important point of contact for parents, learners, visitors, staff and members of the public.

Key Responsibilities

Front-Office and Client Service

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Welcoming and assisting visitors to the school.
• Managing walk-in, email, telephone and general enquiries.
• Providing accurate information to parents, learners, clients and members of the public.
• Answering, screening and directing incoming calls professionally.
• Taking accurate messages and ensuring they are communicated to the relevant staff members.
• Directing visitors to the appropriate departments or personnel.
• Maintaining a professional and welcoming front-office environment.

Administration and Coordination

Duties will include:

• Generating quotations and managing conference centre bookings.
• Liaising with the food and beverage department regarding events and venue requirements.
• Organising and coordinating the use of venues and boardrooms.
• Updating, maintaining and distributing staff telephone lists.
• Tracking and communicating staff movements in and out of the school.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support when required.
• Maintaining a good understanding of the school’s portfolio and service offering.
• Supporting the school’s administrative and operational requirements.
• Demonstrating commitment to education and upholding the school’s ethos and values.

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Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar administrative or front-office position.
• Higher education experience will be advantageous.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a switchboard and manage front-line enquiries.
• Additional language skills will be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Familiarity with a higher education environment will be advantageous.
• Ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school environment.
• Ability to collaborate within a diverse team.
• A clear criminal record.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with administrative, reception, front-office, personal assistant or client-service experience who have strong organisational and communication skills.

Candidates should be comfortable handling enquiries, coordinating bookings and venues, assisting visitors and providing day-to-day administrative support in a busy educational environment.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, with preference given to EE candidates.

Important Application Information

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV together with copies of their qualifications and SACE registration, if applicable, as part of the online application.

Candidates are advised to apply only if they meet the minimum requirements. Curro states that applicants who repeatedly apply for positions for which they do not meet the minimum requirements may be blocked from its recruitment system for 30 days.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback from the school within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date

05 October 2026

Start Date

January 2027

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their application online through Curro’s official careers platform.

Applicants should ensure that their CV, qualifications and applicable SACE registration documents are ready for submission.