📍 Location: Brummeria, Pretoria, Gauteng
🏫 Institution: St Paulus School
📅 Closing Date: Friday, 3 October 2025
📧 Applications to: vacancies@stpaulus.co.za
🌐 More Info: www.stpaulus.co.za
About the Role
St Paulus seeks to appoint a full-time, highly organised, professional, and dynamic PA to the Principal. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative, logistical, and communication support while upholding the Catholic ethos of the school.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
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Relevant Diploma/Degree in Administration, Office Management, HR, or related field.
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At least 3 years’ experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or in a senior administrative role.
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Prior experience in a school environment advantageous.
Key Skills & Competencies
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Advanced ICT skills (MS Office & Google Workspace).
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Excellent organisational & time management skills.
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Strong verbal & written communication (English & Afrikaans).
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Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
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Discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a proactive admin team.
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Problem-solving and proactive anticipation of needs.
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Knowledge of HR administration (advantageous).
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Practicing Catholic or strong understanding of Catholicism.
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Valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the Principal’s diary, meetings, and communications.
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Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
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Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, and correspondence.
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Coordinate school events, Board meetings, and assemblies.
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Provide administrative HR support.
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Assist with Board governance and maintain statutory records.
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Ensure efficient operation of the Principal’s office and support strategic initiatives.
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Handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
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Abridged CV (with 3 references)
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Letter of motivation
📧 Email to: vacancies@stpaulus.co.za
⏳ Closing Date: 3 October 2025
Important Notices
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St Paulus is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.
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Submission of a CV does not guarantee an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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If you do not hear back within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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In compliance with POPIA, all applicant information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.