📍 Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng
🕒 Closing Date: 03 November 2025
Company: Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS)
Position: Communication and Events Coordinator
Commencement Date: 1 January 2026
Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria
Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Primary Industry: Education
Functional Area: Marketing, Events & Communication
About WHPS
Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS) is a traditional, Christian-based independent school specialising in the education of boys from Grade 0–7 and Pre-Prep boys and girls. The school provides a nurturing, close-knit environment where future leaders are shaped with care and purpose.
Role Overview
WHPS seeks a creative, organised, and proactive Communication and Events Coordinator to strengthen its brand presence and help tell the school’s story. The successful candidate will play a key role in social media management, content creation, and event coordination.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Admissions and Marketing Manager with communications, social media, and events.
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Capture and share school life moments through engaging digital content.
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Manage and update the school’s website and online platforms.
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Track engagement and provide reports for social media and events.
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Assist in planning and coordinating school events — including logistics, setup, décor, and hospitality.
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Liaise with staff, parents, and suppliers for seamless event execution.
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Provide administrative support to the marketing manager.
Requirements
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Strong understanding of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
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Basic photography and video creation skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
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Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Experience managing suppliers and coordinating event logistics.
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Professional, approachable, and collaborative attitude.
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Self-motivated and willing to assist at events outside regular working hours.
How to Apply
Submit the following documents to 📧 workhardplaystraight@whps.co.za by Monday, 3 November 2025:
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Covering Letter
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Curriculum Vitae
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Written Testimonials
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Names and contact details of at least three referees
🔗 Click here to complete the WHPS Application Form
(Applications without the completed form will not be considered.)
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a reply within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. WHPS reserves the right not to fill this position.