AFTERCARE ASSISTANT

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY: STAFF VACANCIES

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 1 OCTOBER 2026

AFTERCARE ASSISTANT

The School seeks to employ a reliable and hardworking aftercare assistant to join our team. This position requires an individual who enjoys working with children and seeks to enhance the running of the school’s aftercare programme.

Working Hours: Mondays - Fridays 12:00 - 18:00

The key responsibilities of the role are:
● Supervise and assist learners at aftercare
● Complete the relevant registers and reports
● Oversee the safety of learners at aftercare
● Oversee learners’ extracurricular activities
● Assist the Aftercare Supervisor
● Provide and support effective communication

Qualifications and skills:
● Friendly, welcoming, approachable, efficient and flexible
● Work effectively in a team environment
● Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
● Take initiative
● Promote the values and ethos of a culturally diverse girls’ school
● Aligns with the school’s transformation objectives.
● Proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
● Experience in working with large groups of children is essential
● First Aid qualification would be advantageous

Closing date: Monday 24 August 2026 at 12h00 (midday)

To be considered for this position, complete the application form (link below) and submit the following to the principal c/o staffposts@rgjs.org.za or hand deliver your CV and documents to the school (12 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town):

• Application for Employment form (click HERE!!)
• CV with a short letter of introduction
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications
• Two contactable referees

If you have not heard from us by 18 September 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Rustenburg Junior School for Girls is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not
entitle the applicant to an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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