PA to Prep Head at Curro Helderwyk

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• Higher education experience (advantageous)
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of client service
• Ability to operate a switchboard
• Additional languages will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Focus on client service
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Professional personal presentation
• Highly self-motivated
• Excellent knowledge of the higher education environment
• Reliable and stress tolerance
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• A clear criminal record

Key responsibilities:

• Attend to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone, email and in person
• Supply information regarding the school to the general public, learners, parents and clients
• Answer the telephone, screen and direct calls
• Take and relay messages accurately
• Greet persons entering the school and direct them to the correct destination
• Generating quotations and managing bookings for the conference centre
• Liaise with the food and beverage department
• Deal with queries from learners and clients
• Organise and coordinate the usage of venues and boardroom
• Update and maintain telephone list for distribution to staff
• Ensure whereabouts of staff movements in and out of the school
• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Fully understand the details of the group portfolio
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school