School Bursar

Overview

School Bursar Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape at Rosebank Junior School

The Governors of Rosebank Junior School based in the

Southern Suburbs of the Western Cape wish to appoint a

dynamic, highly motivated and suitably qualified PART-

TIME School Finance Officer to support the smooth and

efficient running of the school. This is a school governing

body (SGB) post for a FIXED TERM CONTRACT. As the Finance

Officer of Rosebank Junior School, the incumbent

is required to administer, deliver and manage the finances

of the school.

The successful candidate should have:

 Experience of working in a finance function and have knowledge of

accountancy procedures and/or a book-keeping qualification

 A professional attitude and commitment to furthering their own

development

 Strong interpersonal skills and positive behaviour management.

Duties of the Finance Officer:

 Pastel accounting (payroll)

 QuickBooks (data capture, monthly and annual reconciliations,

general ledger maintenance, journal processing, etc.)

 Assist to compile SCHOOLS ANNUAL BUDGET

 Bookkeeping to balance sheet

 Debt management function (arrear school fee collection)

 Cash management, full creditors and debtor function

 Preparation of audit files, year-end files, financial statements and

other administrative duties.

 Managing the payroll process, tax compliance, tax administration

and SARS

 Co-Ordinate the exemption application process in conjunction with

SGB Chair and Treasurer

 All submission and deadlines to be met

 Submission of monthly/quarterly 043 forms to WCED

 Preparation and reporting to RJS finance management team, SGB

and Western Cape

 Education Department reporting. Available for auditing.

 Ad hoc duties as may be required

 The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a

team.

Responsibilities will include

Finance, HR, Administration Premises management and Health & Safety

Education requirement

At least 1-year tertiary level accounting qualification

At least 2 years’ experience at the advertised level, with the same/ similar

key performance areas

Experience and Skills

Book keeping and school bursar experience needed

Computer literacy (MS Office, Emails, Excel, Power Point,

QuickBooks and Pastel)

Requirements

MUST BE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Apply with CV, relevant certificates, and salary expectation by no later

than MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 17th MAY 2025. Please send your email

to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R1,00 – R2,00 per month

Application Deadline: 2025/05/17
Expected Start Date: 2025/05/23

Title: School Bursar

Company: Rosebank Junior School

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

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