a Maintenance Assistant

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 Maintenance Assistant (full-time) at Northern Academy in Polokwane to commence duties in October 2026

Vacancy Reference: 29935 Northern Academy has a position available for a Maintenance Assistant.

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

Key performance areas

• Assist with the marking and preparation of sports fields and school grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs across school facilities.
• Transport materials, equipment, and occasionally staff/learners as required.
• Support coaching and supervising of sports activities and practices.
• Carry out any additional duties as determined by school management from time to time.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards teamwork and school community engagement.
• Previous experience working in a school environment will be an advantage.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• A Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in general maintenance duties, including repairs, basic plumbing, painting, and groundskeeping.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Be in possession of a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP) or be prepared to apply for one once appointed.
• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Closing date: 17 September 2026.

Primary School:

103 Romulus Drive,

Bushveld Lifestyle Village,

Bendor,

Polokwane,

0700

High School:

243 Suid Street,

Flora Park,

Polokwane,

0700

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.

P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.