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Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Administrator Temp on a temporary based at our Eduvos campuses.

Position:

The Student Affairs Administrator provides dedicated administrative support to both the Governance and Wellness portfolios during a critical execution phase. The role ensures effective coordination, documentation, and tracking of national initiatives including the Student Affairs strategy, Social Houses rollout, SRC elections, and wellness programmes. This support allows senior managers and leads to focus on governance, student experience, and wellness outcomes while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in operations

Minimum qualification:

• Relevant Degree in Administration, Business Management, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in administrative or coordination roles, preferably in higher education, governance, or wellness environments.
• Experience with project support, data management, and reporting will be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

As the Student Affairs Administrator you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Administrative Support

• Maintain schedules, trackers, and reports for Student Affairs, Governance, and Wellness initiatives.

• Draft and manage meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action logs.

• Support preparation of presentations, communication packs, and governance documents.

• Project & Event Coordination

• Assist with execution of SRC elections, inductions, leadership training, and Social Houses rollout.

• Provide administrative support for retention and wellness campaigns, events, and student engagement activities.

• Track deliverables, deadlines, and risks for ongoing projects across both portfolios.

• Data & Reporting

• Consolidate campus-level reports, participation data, and governance/wellness records.

• Prepare progress updates and compliance documentation for senior management.

• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical) for all Student Affairs records.

• Stakeholder Support

• Act as the central point of administrative coordination between campuses, senior managers, and national governance/wellness structures.

• Provide timely responses and logistical support for campus requests.
• Ensure consistent templates, forms, and processes are used across all campuses.

• Up-to-date trackers and reports on governance, wellness, and Social Houses.
• Accurate documentation of SRC elections, wellness programmes, and governance processes.
• Centralised, standardised filing and reporting systems.
• Administrative support that reduces turnaround times and frees up senior leadership capacity.

Competencies:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with project management tools (Planner, SharePoint, LMS).

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Student Affairs Advisor on a full time basis to be based at any of our 12 nationalcampuses.

Position:

To maintain and develop excellent student relationships and to provide support to students throughout the student journey from enrolment to graduation, thereby contributing to a positive student experience and student retention.

Minimum qualification:

B-degree in social work, education / education psychology or communication. Honours will be advantageous

Experience:

Two years customer services experience preferably as a student advisor in higher education or professional development environment

Responsibilities:

As the Student Affairs Advisor you will be primarily responsible for the following:

• Facilitate the implementation of the end-to-end enrolment and onboarding process
• Manage handover and transition from new business
• Induction and orientation support including access to systems
• Contract management
• Student and sponsor queries
• Student engagement and customer relationship management (CRM) – first contact of all assigned students
• Ongoing query resolution (1st level issues resolution / problem solve)
• Scheduled engagements (formalised check-ins)
• Student Affairs - Student representative council (SRC) and class representatives
• Facilitate on-campus election process
• Facilitate development and implementation of operational plans and budgets
• Implementation of on-campus student activities, events, clubs and societies
• Safeguarding – incident report and response facilitation
• Student wellness – awareness and referral

Functional competencies:

Customer facing professional skills

Behavioural competencies:

• Initiative and responsibility - Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Constructive teamwork – Cooperates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Relations and networking – Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilise it to achieve objectives.
• Influence - Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
• Effective communication - Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Analysis and judgment - Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments).
• Systematic approach (planning and organising) - Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity) – Creates a stable and reassuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.

The following are the primary areas of responsibility of the Principal of the Preparatory School

Candidates should have a proven record of successful school leadership as a school principal or deputy principal in a primary school and have proved to take on new challenges successfully.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and pioneering educationalist and leader who will continue to innovate while enriching and inspiring all stakeholders.

Overall management of Preparatory School, including but not limited to the following:

• To manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning in the school
• To manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) in the school
• To manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within Grades 1 – 7

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional leadership and management of the school.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all pupils and staff for academic performance and behaviour which will realise the full potential of all pupils.
• Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws, policies and civil regulations.
• Evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Maintain visibility with students, teachers, parents and the Board.
• Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, to create a cooperative relationship to support the pupils in the school.
• Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents and teachers.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and PGCE
• SACE Registered
• Postgraduate qualification is preferable
• At least 10 years' experience as a primary school teacher
• At least 5 additional years' experience in a senior management role
• Demonstrate ability to develop and lead high performing teams

Skills and knowledge

• It is important to this position that the incumbent be able to communicate fluently in English because our client is an English medium independent and private school therefore teaching and training is done in English
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to be decisive while delegating meaningfully.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to be a strong ambassador
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others to pursue excellence
• An academic and intellectual curiosity to develop effective 21st century teaching and learning

Personality

• Strong commitment to the happiness and wellbeing of pupils
• Inspirational and motivational
• High Emotional intelligence
• Strong on integrity
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence in all stakeholders
• Passion for innovation

Remuneration is market related and EE candidate preferred

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.
Duties Required

• Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
• Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
• Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
• Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
• Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
• Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
• Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
• Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
• Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives to meet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
• Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school's enrolment targets
• Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
• Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
• Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
• Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
• Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
• Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
• Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
• Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
• Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations

Competencies/Skills/Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
• Good organisational and administrative skills;
• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
• Must be a team player;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• SACE registration

Qualifications
Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position

Lead with passion and purpose at Curro. We're looking for dedicated school leaders to uphold our standards of quality education. Make a difference by joining Curro today.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• A B.Ed or PGCE (NQF Level 7); an Honours degree in Education is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Phase Head or Deputy Head in a High School education setting.
• Current SACE registration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, administration systems, and school financial processes.
• Must be tech-savvy with an eye for modern educational tools Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel when necessary.

Key Competencies:

• Business development and school financial management.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Strong people leadership and staff mentorship.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and resilience.
• Ability to inspire others and lead with heart and purpose.

The responsibilities are:

• Lead the academic, operational, and financial performance of the High School.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans aligned to learner targets and growth.
• Manage budgets, enrolments, marketing support, and ensure school-wide compliance.
• Drive curriculum planning, quality teaching, and assessment in line with Curro's educational vision.
• Maintain a strong brand presence and foster parent and community relationships.
• Oversee discipline, pastoral care, and academic interventions.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2026.

Read more about where you will work

PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please apply before 31 October 2025.

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

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 remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position.

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.

Position: Head of School Psychology

Location: Sandton

Reports to: Dean

About Regenesys

Regenesys is a pioneering global business school dedicated to developing conscious leaders who create meaningful impact in their organizations and communities. With campuses and partnerships worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge education that integrates intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, fostering growth that goes beyond academics.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Head of the School of Psychology. This role combines strategic leadership, academic innovation, and people development. The successful candidate will not only shape the future of psychology education at Regenesys but also contribute to the advancement of research, global partnerships, and thought leadership in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and drive the vision, mission, and long-term strategy for the School of Psychology in alignment with Regenesys' values.
• Lead curriculum development, programme expansion, and accreditation initiatives.
• Academic Excellence
• Ensure world-class standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Develop and deliver innovative psychology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Promote research excellence, securing publications and fostering a culture of knowledge creation.
• People and Faculty Leadership
• Recruit, mentor, and lead an outstanding team of academic and support staff.
• Cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritises growth, innovation, and student success.
• Student Engagement and Success
• Champion student learning experiences, career pathways, and holistic development.
• Support student research, professional practice, and experiential learning opportunities.
• External Engagement
• Build strong relationships with professional associations, industry partners, and international academic networks.
• Represent Regenesys at global forums, advancing the reputation and reach of the School.

KPIs and Performance Expectations

• Achieve and maintain accreditation standards across all psychology programmes.
• Increase student enrolment, retention, and graduation rates year-on-year.
• Ensure an average student satisfaction rating in teaching and support services.
• Publish and/or facilitate faculty and student publications in peer-reviewed journals annually.
• Develop new strategic partnerships with industry or academic institutions per year.
• Meet research output targets and secure external funding/grants where applicable.
• Deliver faculty performance and development reviews with measurable improvement outcomes.
• Contribute to Regenesys' global visibility through conferences, thought leadership, and media presence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Psychology or a closely related field.
• Proven record of academic leadership and administration in higher education.
• Strong portfolio of published research in reputable journals.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum design, accreditation, and quality assurance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Key Competencies

• Visionary thinker with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• Recognised academic credibility and subject expertise.
• Inspirational leadership and collaborative mindset.
• Innovative approach to education, research, and student development.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with global outlook.

Why Join Regenesys?

• Lead and grow a globally relevant School of Psychology within a world-class institution.
• Shape the future of psychology education and research with real-world impact.
• Work in a diverse, collaborative, and values-driven environment.
• Competitive remuneration with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Available January 2026

STADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: Head of School: Information Technology

Purpose:

The Head of School: Information Technology will play a pioneering leadership role in shaping the vision, strategy, and academic identity of a new and dynamic School positioned to become a leading player in the national higher education landscape. The incumbent will drive academic quality and excellence, innovation, and relevance in teaching, learning, and research, ensuring that the School responds to the rapidly evolving technological environment and the digital needs of society through community engagement projects. This role is an opportunity to build a future-focused academic community that develops skilled, ethical, and adaptable graduates who will respond to the technology needs and expectations in the contemporary workplace and the future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and operational leadership aligned with the School's academic mission.

Ensure quality assurance and excellence in academic delivery across programmes.

Lead academic staff in delivering the STADIO Academic Promise: putting students at the centre, with learning at the core.

Champion innovative scholarship in teaching, research, and community engagement that supports academic transformation and relevancy.

Develop and maintain a programme and qualification portfolio aligned with the world of work and STADIO's graduate attributes.

Enhance student support and success in line with institutional principles.

Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional networks to enhance academic credibility and student growth.

Promote the School's profile through active engagement, innovation, and academic citizenship.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

Relevant/Cognate Master's qualification (minimum)

Relevant/Cognate Doctoral qualification (desirable)

Minimum 4 years of academic management experience

Sound knowledge of the South African higher education landscape

Understanding of higher education quality and regulatory frameworks

Proven track record in academic leadership supporting scholarship and student success

Familiarity with academic management at School or equivalent level

Strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and student management skills

Experience or knowledge of industries serviced by the School with established networks/partnerships; as well as an understanding of the relevant professional and regulatory authorities

Advanced skills in course and content design

Demonstrated ability in forging external partnerships and enhancing academic reputation

Resilience and agility with the proven capacity to identify and constructively respond to change

Knowledge

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Effective communication and leadership

Curriculum and course design expertise

Quality management in higher education

Student-focused management approaches

Relationship and partnership building

Confidence, fairness, and leadership integrity

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Duties required:

• Executes the academic policies and procedures for all academic and support staff
• Ensures that timetabling is done effectively ensuring that there are sufficient classrooms available to accommodate students
• Implements and evaluates the application of existing policies and ensures the effective implementation of all policies and procedures
• Leads and manages the academic and support staff in the achievement of set school objectives and targets by ensuring that the school is a high performing entity
• Manages and conducts performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary. Ensuring effective implementation and management of succession plans.
• Implements strategic Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements in partnership with the HRBP and HRC.
• Ensures that the Employment Equity targets are met and identify suitable black candidates that can be mentored and developed
• Ensures identification of critical skills essential for sustainability of service delivery and the development of succession plans
• Effectively implement all Marketing initiatives to meet the enrolment targets and continuously strive to build and maintain a positive image of the school
• Interview prospective new students and assist in meeting the school's enrolment targets
• Actively engaging in word of mouth marketing through all initiatives and events both at the school and at other school related functions
• Manages the budget of the school working with the Executive Head and ensure cost containment
• Supervises the effective management of the continuous debt collecting process and enforces the suspension of students where accounts are in arrears
• Monitor the age analysis of the school. Assists with the compilation of the preliminary and final annual budget for the year with the assistance of the finance team and Executive Head
• Effectively allocate resources and manage all daily activities of the school
• Enforces the requirements of the OHS Act and oversees compliance
• Identifies all risks and hazards and ensure precautionary measures are taken prior to the commencement of hazardous operations
• Assumes overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and visitors at all times
• Effectively manage and ensure legislative compliance in terms of exam entries / registrations

Competencies/Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
• Good organisational and administrative skills;
• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
• Must be a team player;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• SACE registration

Qualifications:

Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment. Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the same and/or similar type of position

Available January 2026

STADIO Higher Education is inviting applications for the position of: Head of School: Information Technology

Purpose:

The Head of School: Information Technology will play a pioneering leadership role in shaping the vision, strategy, and academic identity of a new and dynamic School positioned to become a leading player in the national higher education landscape. The incumbent will drive academic quality and excellence, innovation, and relevance in teaching, learning, and research, ensuring that the School responds to the rapidly evolving technological environment and the digital needs of society through community engagement projects. This role is an opportunity to build a future-focused academic community that develops skilled, ethical, and adaptable graduates who will respond to the technology needs and expectations in the contemporary workplace and the future.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership aligned with the School’s academic mission.
• Ensure quality assurance and excellence in academic delivery across programmes.
• Lead academic staff in delivering the STADIO Academic Promise: putting students at the centre, with learning at the core.
• Champion innovative scholarship in teaching, research, and community engagement that supports academic transformation and relevancy.
• Develop and maintain a programme and qualification portfolio aligned with the world of work and STADIO’s graduate attributes.
• Enhance student support and success in line with institutional principles.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional networks to enhance academic credibility and student growth.
• Promote the School’s profile through active engagement, innovation, and academic citizenship.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant/Cognate Master’s qualification (minimum)
• Relevant/Cognate Doctoral qualification (desirable)
• Minimum 4 years of academic management experience
• Sound knowledge of the South African higher education landscape
• Understanding of higher education quality and regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record in academic leadership supporting scholarship and student success
• Familiarity with academic management at School or equivalent level
• Strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and student management skills
• Experience or knowledge of industries serviced by the School with established networks/partnerships; as well as an understanding of the relevant professional and regulatory authorities
• Advanced skills in course and content design
• Demonstrated ability in forging external partnerships and enhancing academic reputation
• Resilience and agility with the proven capacity to identify and constructively respond to change

Knowledge

• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Effective communication and leadership
• Curriculum and course design expertise
• Quality management in higher education
• Student-focused management approaches
• Relationship and partnership building
• Confidence, fairness, and leadership integrity