Employer: Curro
Position: Receptionist
Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Permanent
Commencement: January 2027
Vacancy Reference: 29917
Closing Date: 17 September 2026
About Curro
Curro is an independent schooling provider in South Africa offering quality education from the early childhood development phase through to Grade 12.
The organisation provides a learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curriculum within an ethical, values-based environment.
Curro is seeking to appoint a Receptionist on a full-time basis at Curro Brackenfell in Brackenfell, with duties scheduled to commence in January 2027.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer and preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Attending to visitors and dealing with enquiries.
- Answering the telephone, screening calls and directing calls to the appropriate person.
- Taking and relaying messages accurately.
- Greeting people entering the school and directing them to the correct destination.
- Dealing with queries from learners and clients.
- Providing general administrative and clerical support.
- Maintaining a professional and welcoming reception environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Relevant experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of client service.
- The ability to operate a switchboard.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability and tolerance for stress.
- A clear criminal record.
Advantageous
The following will be advantageous:
- Higher education experience.
- Additional language skills.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A professional and welcoming approach when dealing with visitors, learners and clients.
- The ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure.
- The ability to work effectively in a busy school environment.
- Personal commitment to education.
- Willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.
Clear Criminal Record
A clear criminal record is essential for this position.
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Documents Required
Applicants will need to submit:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Copies of relevant qualifications.
- SACE registration, if applicable.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should only apply if they meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Curro notes that applicants who apply for two or more positions for which they do not meet the minimum requirements may be blocked from the application system for 30 days due to the high volume of applications.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.
If you have not received feedback from the school within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
17 September 2026
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply online through the official Curro careers platform.
Ensure that your application includes a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration, where applicable.
For vacancy verification and to submit your application, visit the official Curro website:
Vacancy Reference: 29917