YES PROGRAMME CANDIDATE: BUSINESS SUPPORT (PART-TIME) – CURRO MAHIKENG
Company: Curro Holdings
Location: Curro Mahikeng, Mahikeng, North West
Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Stipend-Based)
Vacancy Reference: 33614
Commencement Date: January 2027
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Monthly Stipend: R5 241 – R6 000
JOB DESCRIPTION
Curro, one of South Africa’s leading independent schooling providers, is inviting applications for its YES Programme Candidate: Business Support position at Curro Mahikeng in Mahikeng.
This opportunity is aimed at young South Africans who are looking to gain valuable workplace experience and develop their administrative and office support skills.
The successful candidate will assist with daily office operations, administration, record-keeping, communication and general business support activities.
This is a great opportunity for previously unemployed youth who want to gain practical work experience, improve their computer skills and build a foundation for a future career in administration and business support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
1. Office Administration Support
- Assist with filing and organising office documents.
- Maintain records and administrative systems.
- Provide general office support.
2. Data Capturing
- Capture information into spreadsheets, databases and other systems.
- Ensure information is accurate and properly recorded.
- Maintain organised records.
3. Communication Support
- Assist with drafting emails and handling telephone calls.
- Support communication between departments and colleagues.
4. Meetings and Events
- Assist with scheduling meetings.
- Prepare meeting documents and materials.
- Help with setting up venues for meetings and events.
5. Document Preparation
- Assist with photocopying and scanning documents.
- Help prepare reports and presentations.
- Ensure documents are properly organised.
6. Teamwork and Learning
- Work with colleagues to support daily operations.
- Participate in training and mentorship programmes.
- Learn new administrative and workplace skills.
- Maintain professionalism and uphold Curro’s values.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen aged between 18 and 34 years.
- Must have been previously unemployed.
- Must preferably live close to Curro Mahikeng.
- A qualification in Business Administration, Office Management or a related field will be advantageous.
- Must have computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Must be punctual, reliable, trustworthy and willing to learn.
STIPEND AND CONTRACT
- Monthly stipend: R5 241 – R6 000.
- Contract duration: 12 months.
- Part-time opportunity.
- Start date: January 2027.
Please note: This is a stipend-based YES Programme opportunity and not a permanent employment position.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit an online application accompanied by:
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
- Copies of relevant qualifications.
- SACE registration, if applicable.
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
Closing Date: 13 November 2026
Apply online through the official Curro recruitment website. Make sure that all required documents are submitted with your application before the closing date.
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