School Operations Manager

6 days ago

Gordons Bay, South Africa South African Home School Network Full time

**Job Title**: School Operations Coordinator / Academic Manager

**Location**: Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape**
**Start Date**: Immediate**
**Contract Type**: Full-time / Permanent

**About the School**

**The Daniel Academy** is a registered independent school under the **Western Cape Education Department (WCED)** and **Umalusi**, offering **CAPS, Cambridge (UK), and GED (USA)** curricula, with a strong focus on **AI and Robotics** education.

We are a small but fast-growing institution of approximately **100 learners**, known for our innovative, nurturing, and future-focused approach to learning.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a **proactive, organised, and capable School Operations Coordinator / Academic Manager** to assist the **Academic Registrar (Director)** in managing the daily operations, staff coordination, and academic administration of the school.

This is a **hands-on leadership role** — ideal for someone with strong people skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small, dynamic school environment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee and coordinate daily school operations, staff schedules, and learner administration.
- Support the Academic Registrar in implementing academic and operational policies.
- Supervise staff performance, attendance, and communication across departments.
- Liaise with parents, teachers, and service providers to ensure smooth operations.
- Manage procurement, logistics, and event coordination (e.g. enrolment, open days).
- Assist with compliance documentation for WCED, Umalusi, and accreditation bodies.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and minutes of meetings.

**Minimum Requirements**
- **Bachelor’s Degree** in **Education**, **Business Administration**, or related field.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- **Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.**:

- **Own laptop and computer literacy (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).**:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, mature, and reliable work ethic.
- **Available to start immediately.**

**Preferred Attributes**
- Prior experience in **school management, coordination, or office administration.**:

- Confident and calm under pressure.
- Ability to work closely with senior leadership while exercising discretion and good judgment.
- Forward-thinking, solution-oriented, and supportive of the school’s educational vision.

**Remuneration**

Competitive, experience-based salary with opportunity for growth into senior management roles.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to work beyond school hours to ensure school operational success and quality assurance?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- working : 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English and Afrikaans and is fully bilingual (required)

Work Location: In person

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