Head: Ru Preschool and Daycare Centre

5 days ago

Eastern Cape, South Africa Rhodes University Full time

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Part-Time

Posted **07 November 2025** - Closing Date **19 November 2025**
- **Department**
- **other**
- **Minimum experience**
- **Not Applicable**
- **Company primary industry**
- **Higher Education**
- **Job functional area**
- **Education**

**Internal Advert: Head: RU Preschool and Daycare Centre (RUPSDDC) (Temporary Part-Time)**

** Education**

**Main Objectives**

Responsible for Rhodes Preschool and Day Care RUPSDDC's (RUPSDCC) strategic, operational and pedagogical leadership. The Head of the RUPSDDC will play a pivotal role in shaping the RUPSDDC as an integral stakeholder in Makhanda as a centre for ECD excellence. This includes leading the development and implementation of a high-quality, literacy-rich curriculum, fostering strong parent and community partnerships, and building a collaborative and professionally enriching environment for staff. They are also responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the RUPSDDC within the policy parameters determined by the Governing Body.

**The Requirements**

A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Education or related field (Postgraduate degree preferred) plus approximately 10 years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes:

- Significant hands-on teaching experience in early childhood development and education settings
- Previous experience in a managerial or assistant managerial role, with evidence of staying up to date with new developments in early childhood development
- Experience working with quality curricula that support early literacy, numeracy and whole-child development
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills

**Application Process**

**The following documents are required**:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.

- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the **TBC**2025.
- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

**Closing Date: 19 November 2025**

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:
**Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion**

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.

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