Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Erinville Hostel, the Rustenburg Girls' High School's Boarding establishment, is looking for a Boarder Mistress from January 2026. The position is a fixed-term, one year, contract that will be renewed annually subject to a good performance review.

Working hours:

Evening duty from 17:30 to 22:30, two evenings a week Standby duty every second Friday from 18:00 to 23:00, when required Sunday duty every second Sunday from 16:00 to 22:00

Occasional work may be required on Saturdays and during the school holidays, but this would be by negotiation and could be remunerated separately.

Remuneration will be in the form of:

A monthly stipend Accommodation in the form of a single room flat with private en-suite bathroom within the boarding house Three meals a day Monday-Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday, during school terms Free Wi-Fi.

Please download and complete the application form (click on the words to the left or hard copies available from the Front Office) and send it, along with a cover letter, contactable references and a copy of your ID to:



The Principal



Rustenburg Girls' High School



Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700



Or email: erinvillehostel@gmail.com





Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview. We reserve the right not to fill the posts.



Rustenburg Girls' High School is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to providing equal opportunities. Candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria will receive preference.

Closing date for applications: Monday 10 November at 08:00

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

A single female (no partners or pets can be accommodated) A non-smoker of sober habits Computer literate with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Email, Internet) A strong team player Passionate working with teenage girls Ability to demonstrate initiatives Attention to detail, with initiative and a proactive approach Report writing skills Flexibility to work outside working hours Physically fit and energetic

Duties and Responsibilities

Boarder Mistress: General Duties

Duty Room

Manning the Duty Room at the times specified above (as per the duty roster). Open up earlier for sport on Saturdays if required Log all approved requests in the daily diary Record all telephonic parental permissions in the appropriate places Check that all boarders sign in and out correctly in the daily activity book and keep tabs on their whereabouts Check the daily activity book and hand over to the next mistress on duty Monitor visitors to the hostel Monitor afternoon tea Ring the bells Ensure that girls go to prep and to meals on time as required Dispense medicines and log in the medical diary Liaison with parents as required Always ensure that the boarders are safe Create a happy environment Look after and take good, loving care of the boarders Help boarders with school work or guide them on where to get the necessary information Monitor the use of the hostel computers Help boarders with their emotional needs and listen to them when they have problems Treat the boarders as individuals and get to know each girl and her specific needs Develop a relationship with the girls that is mutually trusting Refer all concerns and/or problems to the superintendent

Other responsibilities when on duty

Open up the hostel in the morning and open the shutters Supervise supper in the dining room on duty nights Lock up securely at night Shut down the computer room at night Ensure that the grade 8's clean the common room at night and that the grade 9's shut the shutters Acquaint yourself with emergency procedures Ensure that the laundry is not being abused Monitor noise control in the hostel Insist on a polite code of conduct towards staff, fellow boarders and visitors Monitor what the girls are wearing Attend staff meetings as required Accompany girls on outings when required * Chaperone girls at functions when required