Bursar – Curro Westbrook, Gqeberha
Curro is an independent schooling provider offering quality education from Early Childhood Development (ECD) through to Grade 12. The organisation is committed to providing an ethical, values-based environment with learner-centred, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula.
📌 Job Opportunity
Curro Westbrook is looking for a Bursar to join its team in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
- Position: Bursar
- Company: Curro
- School: Curro Westbrook
- Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Commencement: September 2026
- Vacancy Reference: 29846
- Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Equal Opportunity: Curro is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
💼 Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the day-to-day finances of the school under the direction of the Executive Head and Regional Accountant.
- Managing and monitoring school budgets.
- Monitoring all income and expenditure relating to internal budgets.
- Preparing accurate financial reports for the Executive Head.
- Assisting with school functions when required.
- Ensuring that financial administration is completed accurately and efficiently.
- Supporting sound financial controls and responsible management of school resources.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should have:
- At least a B degree or equivalent three-year qualification.
- A qualification with a major in Accounting would be advantageous.
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience.
- Experience working in a financial role or as a Bursar.
- Experience in:
- Accounting
- Cash-flow management
- Debtors’ management
- Contract management, particularly the financial aspects
- Administration
- Payroll management
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills.
- A clear criminal record.
⭐ Skills That Will Be Important
The ideal candidate should be:
- Financially knowledgeable and detail-oriented.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Comfortable working with budgets, financial reports and cash flow.
- Able to manage debtors and financial administration effectively.
- Proficient in computer applications.
- Able to communicate professionally with management, staff, parents and other stakeholders.
- Reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
📄 Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive CV.
- Copies of relevant qualifications.
- SACE registration, if applicable.
Make sure your CV clearly highlights your accounting, financial management, budgeting, payroll, debtors and administrative experience.
⏰ Closing Date
08 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date and ensure that all required documentation is included.
⚠️ Important Application Notice
Curro warns applicants that if they are found to have applied for two or more positions for which they do not meet the minimum requirements, they may be blocked from the application system for 30 days due to the high volume of applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received feedback from the school within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Don’t be discouraged — your next opportunity could be the one that works out!