Location: Hillcrest, Pretoria, Gauteng
School: St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (St Mary’s DSG)
Contract: Part-time, 12 months (live-in)
Closing Date: 2 September 2025
Role Overview:
The House Sister supports House Mothers and the Director of Boarding by providing pastoral care and supervision for senior school boarders (girls aged 10–18) from diverse cultural backgrounds. The position requires empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist with pastoral care and supervision of boarders.
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Support meal duties, prep duties, and other boarding-related tasks.
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Maintain accurate behaviour and wellness records using digital platforms.
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Work flexibly, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, as per a rotational roster.
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Contribute to a positive, multicultural boarding environment.
Candidate Requirements:
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Genuine concern for young people; patient, caring, empathetic.
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Competent with digital tools for communication and record-keeping.
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Experience working in a multicultural, school context.
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Computer literate; valid driver’s license.
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Physically fit, energetic, healthy, non-smoker.
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Willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school.
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African language proficiency is an advantage.
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Currently studying towards a degree (preferred).
Application:
Send your CV clearly marked for the position to:
Mrs Charmaine De Jong, HR Manager
📧 recruitment@stmarys.pta.school.za