Latest Openings at Rustenburg Girls'​ High School

Description    

Erinville Hostel, the Rustenburg Girls’ High School’s Boarding establishment, is looking for a compassionate, patient, dedicated and well-spoken part-time live-out House mother from April 2024. The candidate will be expected to help us provide a safe ‘home-away-from home’ environment for our boarders, among other pastoral and administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements    

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Preferably a single female aged between 35 and 50
• Must have at least five to ten years’ experience working with teenagers
• Be a non-smoker of sober habits
• Be computer literate with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Email, Internet)
• Must be a dedicated team player
• Be open-minded to the diverse cultures represented in our boarding house
• Have flexibility to work shifts.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are familiar with boarding schools and school’s policies
• Have experience in working with teenagers
• Have at least Level 1 First Aid.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• The candidate will be expected to help us provide a safe ‘home-away-from home’ environment for our boarders
• Provide emotional support and medical care for learners when it is needed
• Assist girls with homework when they need it or point them to a resource that can assist them
• Monitor cleanliness and maintenance needs and report as necessary
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Perform all duties as described in the General Duties for House Mistresses

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Minimum Requirements    

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• A formal accounting qualification is advantageous;
• At least 5+ years prior experience in a similar Fees Bursar / Debtors role is essential, preferably in a school environment, supported by a proven track record;
• Experience in online accounting packages such as Xero would be a distinct advantage;
• Highly organized and efficient – strong administrative skills (essential)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills & all interactions to be conducted in a confidential & professional manner;
• Strong Computer skills, including email, Excel (proficient) and Word;
• Proactive communicator, including experience dealing with difficult “customers” (essential);
• Highest standards of integrity and honesty;
• The ability to work independently & adhere to stringent deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities    

This position includes the following duties:

• Debtors management
  • Responsible for the end-to-end debtors process;
  • Processing invoices pertaining to the school/hostel fees and other income for this 130 year old public school and its associated Hostel;
  • Management of debtors’ accounts including following up on late/non-payment and handing over to debt collectors;
  • Debit order collection set up
• Manage the School Fee exemption process;
• Responsible for all daily/monthly reconciliations relating to, but not limited to
  • Bank
  • Investment;
• Preparation and analysis of Management Accounts;
• Act as a co-tutor in the schools Vertical Tutoring System