45 Leadership jobs in South Africa

Title of Position

Administrative Officer: Student Leadership

Post Number

(ITS :SA91)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development & Support -> Residential Services

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Unibell residence - ZA

Closing Date

1/9/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.

Applications for the post of Administrative Officer: Student Leadership Support (Res Life) , are invited from dynamic and vibrant individuals with demonstrated student housing experience within a tertiary institution, who have a quest for constant self-improvement and development and the growth and development of others. Applicants must be client-service orientated and passionate about supporting the organization’s strategic deliverables with regards to their students and their co-curriculum development and well-being.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• General Administrative Support (includes Database Capturing and Reconciling for Reporting Purposes) to the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator
• General House Committee and Central House Committee Procurement Support to the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator
• General Eventing, Marketing Support and Social Media Monitoring to and on behalf of the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator (includes after hours, on-site support)
• Driving, Supporting and Administration of the all RS Student Leadership Elections Processes
• Administrative and Implementation Support of Elections schedules for House Committees and the Central House Committee
• Attendance of all elections-related meetings and minute-taking
• Support with the Inauguration, Induction, and Orientation of elected House Committees and the Central House Committee
• Collation of training materials including manuals, resources, hand-outs etc
• Receiving and screening of Event requisitions and attached budgets for final sign off from the Coordinator and ResLife Manager
• Setting up, maintaining, monitoring, responding to, and updating social networking sites and programme marketing strategies on behalf of Student Leadership Support
• Managing diary appointments and scheduling student engagement activities for the Student Leadership Coordinator and broader RS Management
• Ensuring budget allocations across student leadership structures are captured accurately and tracked as programme implementation occurs (must adhere to Procurement Policy and parameters set for student leaders’ access to funding for programming)
  
  

• A National Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) in Project and/or Office Management or related
• 2 to 5 years demonstrated experience in a project administrative and implementation capacity
• A valid SA driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years
  
  

• Excellent skills in terms of office and project administration
• Have a demonstrated understanding of procurement activities and processes in previous work experience
• Prior experience must demonstrate experience in working with young people in a higher educational setting
• The applicant must be prepared to work after hours to accommodate availability of students for programming
• Evidence of participation in training and related activities
  
  

• A Post Matric qualification (NQF 7) in Project and/or Office Management
  
  

• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task
• The ability to exercise discretion
• Independent judgement
• The ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Initiative taking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

We're on the hunt for motivated, goal-oriented individuals who are confident communicators and eager to grow. You'll earn while you learn, receiving hands-on training and development designed to launch you into leadership roles. With an uncapped commission structure, daily excitement, and a vibrant team atmosphere based in Durban’s western suburbs, this is more than just a job — it’s a career path with serious upward momentum. We’re a registered Financial Services Provider, specialising in Short - Term Insurance and Financial Products, and we back our people with unbeatable support and mentorship from an outstanding management team.

What We Offer

• Leadership development opportunities
• Uncapped commission
• Attendance bonus
• Performance incentives
• Comprehensive training for the role
  
  

• 1 year+ sales and marketing experience
• Matric/NQF4 certificate
• Fluent English communication skills
• Leadership qualities and a strong work ethic
• Reliable transport and a professional, friendly demeanor

The Division for Student Development and Support (SDS) plays a leading role in creating a holistically focused, enabling environment and provides excellent opportunities for students to develop to their full potential as active scholars and responsive citizens in South Africa.

Applications for the post of Administrative Officer:Student Leadership Support (Res Life) , are invited from dynamic and vibrant individuals with demonstrated student housing experience within a tertiary institution, who have a quest for constant self-improvement and development and the growth and development of others. Applicants must be client-service orientated and passionate about supporting the organization’s strategic deliverables with regards to their students and their co-curriculum development and well-being.

The Successful Candidate will be Responsible for:

• General Administrative Support (includes Database Capturing and Reconciling for Reporting Purposes) to the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator
• General House Committee and Central House Committee Procurement Support to the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator
• General Eventing, Marketing Support and Social Media Monitoring to and on behalf of the ResLife Student Leadership Support Coordinator (includes after hours, on-site support)
• Driving, Supporting and Administration of the all RS Student Leadership Elections Processes
• Administrative and Implementation Support of Elections schedules for House Committees and the Central House Committee
• Attendance of all elections-related meetings and minute-taking
• Support with the Inauguration, Induction, and Orientation of elected House Committees and the Central House Committee
• Collation of training materials including manuals, resources, hand-outs etc
• Receiving and screening of Event requisitions and attached budgets for final sign off from the Coordinator and ResLife Manager
• Setting up, maintaining, monitoring, responding to, and updating social networking sites and programme marketing strategies on behalf of Student Leadership Support
• Managing diary appointments and scheduling student engagement activities for the Student Leadership Coordinator and broader RS Management
• Ensuring budget allocations across student leadership structures are captured accurately and tracked as programme implementation occurs (must adhere to Procurement Policy and parameters set for student leaders’ access to funding for programming)

Minimum Requirements

• A National Diploma or Advanced Certificate(NQF 6)in Project and/or Office Management or related
• 2 to 5 years demonstrated experience in a projectadministrative and implementation capacity
• A valid SA driver’s license for a minimum of 2 years

Core Experience

• Excellent skills in terms of office and project administration
• Have a demonstrated understanding of procurement activities and processes in previous work experience
• Prior experience must demonstrate experience in working with young people in a higher educational setting
• The applicant must be prepared to work after hours to accommodate availability of students for programming
• Evidence of participation in training and related activities

Advantageous:

• A Post Matric qualification (NQF 7)in Project and/or Office Management

Required competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task
• The ability to exercise discretion
• Independent judgement
• The ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Initiative taking
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   li>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
li>You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

•     Teamwork 
< i>    Curiosity and Creativity  < i>    Motivation and Self Awareness  < i>    Analytical thinking and problem solving  < i>    Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

•     Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
    Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>    Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities.  < i>    Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship.  < i>    Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme.  < i>    Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

•     Two 30-minute individual coaching sessions per month 
< i>    One virtual Community of Practice (COP) session per school term.  < i>    One classroom observation per term to develop and refine teaching strategies.  < i>    Ongoing monitoring through sharing of learner academic results and progress.  < i>    Participation in surveys involving Fellows, Learners, Principals, and other stakeholders.  < i>    Design and/or strengthen Community Impact Projects.  < i>    Attend our Summer Institute at the beginning of 2026 during the school holidays (exact dates to be confirmed). 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 

Visit to learn more and apply. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   li>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
< i>You are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching. 
• Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• You graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   < i>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
• ou are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Newly Graduated Educators! 
 
Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space? As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities? 
 
TTN invites Newly Qualified Educators (NQTs) who are eager to be Change Makers and create a lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

• You have a passion for influencing school culture, demonstrating leadership, and making a positive impact in your school community. 
• ou graduated within the past year with a Bachelor of Education degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 
• You are between the ages of 22 - 35 years  
li>You are qualified to teach in one or more of the following phases: Foundation, Intermediate, Senior, or Further Education and Training (FET)   < i>You are qualified to teach one or more of the following subjects: 
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) 
• Languages (Home and First Additional Languages) 
• IT, Coding and Robotics 
• You are based in the Western Cape and willing to teach in a rural, township, or urban Schools  
• ou are a Registered South African citizen 
• You are SACE Registered or in the process of registering 

Attributes 

• Teamwork 
• Curiosity and Creativity 
• Motivation and Self Awareness 
• Analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Leadership and social influence 

Benefits 

• Be part of a fully funded, two-year leadership development scholarship, where a dedicated coach will work with you and your school to support your growth and ensure your success.  
li>Develop core leadership skills and adopt a holistic approach to teaching.  < i>Receive support in applying for and securing teaching placement opportunities. 
• Earn a Leadership Certificate upon successful completion of the two-year scholarship. 
• Benefit from continuous professional development and alumni networking after completing the programme. 
• Our programme is SACE accredited. 

For more details about these benefits and to read our impact stories, please visit our website:

Teach The Nation Leadership Development Scholarship Programme Overview (Once Placed at a school) 

Please note: This scholarship does not include any formal examinations but does require full commitment, active participation, and completion of all assignments and skills development pathways. 

After successfully completing the two-year programme, you will join our Alumni Network - a growing community of passionate teacher-leaders across South Africa.  Ready to Make a Difference? 
We invite passionate graduates to apply for our scholarship and help us deliver quality education to every child in South Africa - regardless of their socio-economic background. 

Calling all Departmental Heads!

Teach The Nation (TTN) recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African Education space.

As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners' lives in public schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities!

TTN invites Departmental Heads (DH) who are eager to be Change Makers and create lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

Why do we want to support and empower Departmental Heads?

Departmental Heads (DHs) are the engine of school transformation, serving as curriculum leaders, teacher mentors, and instructional coaches. They are key school leaders whose influence shapes school culture by improving subject team performance, driving curriculum planning, using data to inform teaching, leading assessment and learner achievement, and fostering a collaborative culture of excellence.

This scholarship aims to strengthen your ability to meet these Quality Management System (QMS) and Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) responsibilities through targeted coaching, classroom practice support, and real-world leadership development.

Join to apply for the Novice Teachers Leadership Development Scholarship role at Teach The Nation .

Calling all Novice Educators! TTN recruits a network of exceptional leaders who want to address the inequity that characterises our current public education system. Through our two-year scholarship, our leaders will bring change to their communities and the greater South African education space. As part of our program, you will develop yourself as a professional leader through our Conscious Leadership (CL) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) needed to change learners lives in high-need schools. You are the Change Maker in classrooms and communities!

TTN invites Novice Educators who are eager to be Change Makers and create lasting impact to apply for our fully funded scholarship. This programme is designed to positively influence learners' lives by equipping educators with core leadership and teaching skills.

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