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Managerial | Business Manager / Bursar
Assistant Bursar
Start Date: 2026
Micklefield School is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative person with the relevant qualifications and experience to apply for the Assistant Bursar position for 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
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A tertiary financial qualification
Experience Required
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Minimum of 5 years in a financial position
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Demonstrated track record of accounting to Income Statement and Balance Sheet level
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Monthly Payroll Administration
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School-based experience is a recommendation
Key Responsibilities
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General financial processing, administration, and control
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Budgetary management
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Customer and billing management
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Debt collection
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Procurement and creditors
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Banking
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Monthly Payroll administration on Sage Cloud Payroll
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School maintenance management
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Fixed assets management
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General school administration
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Financial aspects of events
Competencies and Skills
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Meticulous and accurate data capturing with strong attention to detail
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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High level of computer literacy
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Effective organisational and time-management skills
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Ability to multi-task in a small school environment
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Flexibility, enthusiasm, commitment, and trustworthiness
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A team player willing to be involved in all aspects of school life
Application Process
Applications close on 31 October 2025.
Each application must be emailed to vacancies@micklefield.co.za with the subject line “Assistant Bursar” and must include:
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Full Curriculum Vitae
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Covering letter
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Micklefield Application Form (applications without this form will not be considered)
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Testimonials, names, and contact details of at least three referees
📄 Download Application Form: Assistant Bursar Application Form
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
📍 Location: 81 Sandown Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
📧 Email: vacancies@micklefield.co.za
🌐 Website: www.micklefield.co.za