a Debtors Clerk

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Debtors Clerk (full-time) at Curro Somerset West in Cape Town to commence duties in September 2026

Vacancy Reference: 29697 .

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Communicating with clients (learners, parents, corporate clients) and other stakeholders within the organisation.
• Capturing and verification of accounts receivable.
• Preparing and processing invoices and learner statements.
• Reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger.
• Debt collection from overdue clients (parents, third-party institutions) including directly contacting clients with outstanding accounts and maintenance of all correspondence.
• Generating relevant reports on accounts receivable and overdue accounts for review by management.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Minimum five years’ experience working as a debtors’ clerk – inclusive of debt collection.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in operating spreadsheets and use of accounting software.
• Capable of handling work pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Accurate and meticulous.
• Committed to producing quality work.
• Proven ability to identify issues and initiate corrective action.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to the Curro code of ethics and must undergo a compulsory criminal record check.

Closing date: 27 August 2026.

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Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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