4 School Management jobs in South Africa

Listing reference: manco_000746

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 July 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:ACADEMIC PROGRAMME LEADER: HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

To provide efficient direction and oversight for the Higher Certificate in Logistics Management programme. This role involves a range of duties focused on ensuring the program's success and excellence, while also providing support for the academic and professional development of students and the School of Supply Chain Management. Specifically, the position requires leadership of the programme, encompassing the following aspects:

• Programme Management and Leadership : Align with MANCOSA’s vision, mission, and strategy. Establish and maintain programme philosophy, linking it to the institutional vision and mission. Oversee programme lifecycle management, design, and manage the programme’s teaching and learning strategy, and handle programme budget management. Collaborate with marketing and student enrolment to communicate the programme’s value proposition.
• Programme Planning and Administration : Work closely with the Institutional Planning Department. Identify suitable academics for content development, delivery, and assessment. Ensure quality control of programme information on the website and prospectus. Prepare and plan for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, if applicable.
• Programme Admissions and Delivery : Manage semesterly admissions in line with enrolment plans. Apply programme and institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules. Facilitate webinars and oversee assessment development and marking.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Development, and Recognition : Induct academic staff and promote appropriate community engagement initiatives and activities.
• Student Engagement and Success : Provide programme specific career guidance in collaboration with the Career Centre.
• Programme Intelligence : Gather and analyse longitudinal programme and student performance data to feedback into lifecycle management. Report on trend analysis, benchmarking, student throughput, retention, articulation, and dropout rates.
• Programme Governance : Participate in programme cyclical reviews in collaboration with the process owner (Programme Quality Monitoring). Monitor, evaluate, and manage risks associated with the programme.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential Qualification : Postgraduate degree specializing in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management, Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management.
• Preferred Qualification : Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10).

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Higher Education/Academia.
• Demonstrated high-quality academic knowledge and the ability to provide guidance in the evolving educational spectrum.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and cooperation.
• Analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt, cope, and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.

ADVANTAGES:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Learner Management System administration/coordination.
• Background in Academic Management.

GENERAL:

Candidates should demonstrate academic acumen and provide relevant expertise within the scope of Logistics Management.

Job Title: High School Principal

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Reports to: Education Department

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic High School Principal to lead our secondary school in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership, academic excellence, staff development, student discipline, and the effective administration of the school. The principal will ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Basic Education and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and high-performing school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the school in line with national and provincial educational goals.

Lead the development and implementation of the school improvement plan (SIP).

Promote a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

Academic Oversight

Monitor and improve academic performance across grades 812.

Ensure effective curriculum delivery as per CAPS guidelines.

Facilitate implementation of enrichment and remedial programmes.

Staff Management

Recruit, develop, and evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff.

Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Coordinate professional development aligned with current educational trends.

Learner Development & Discipline

Promote learner discipline and adherence to the school code of conduct.

Champion initiatives to enhance learner well-being, inclusion, and safety.

Support holistic development through extracurricular and leadership programmes.

Administrative & Financial Management

Oversee day-to-day operations and resource management.

Ensure financial accountability and prepare budgets in collaboration with the SGB.

Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with parents, the School Governing Body, community members, and the Department of Education.

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to build support and trust.

Represent the school in professional and community forums.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Education (B.Ed or equivalent); a Postgraduate qualification in Education Management is an advantage.

Valid SACE registration.

At least 710 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Deputy Principal, HOD).

5 years of Maths educator at high school level

High school marking is an advantage

Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desired Competencies:

Proven leadership and people management skills.

High emotional intelligence and problem-solving ability.

Strong commitment to academic excellence and learner success.

Ability to manage change, lead innovation, and drive performance.

Technologically literate and able to implement digital learning strategies.

Advert reference: uj_001741

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Senior

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Responsibilities:

• Drive, resource and support the academic strategy and outcomes in the planning and direction of the JBS teaching and learning strategy, develop and manage the future relevant programme qualification mix; inclusive of all short learning and executive programs.
• Assume leadership of the team of academic faculty members and in conjunction with the Dean of School, provide each member of faculty with a professional development plan.
• Ensure compliance with all teaching and learning policies, procedures and frameworks, including the Higher Degrees policies and programme standing orders.
• Represent JBS on appropriate University committees and chair JBS Teaching and Learning Committee.
• In collaboration with the programme managers, agree on timetables and scheduling according to the JBS workload model.
• Support the Dean of JBS to ensure that academic programme management and delivery aligns with approved JBS performance management strategic objectives.
• In collaboration with the Marketing Department, develop a marketing plan to attract new students in terms of the desired student profile.
• In collaboration with the programme managers, monitor the deliverables from lecturers for students and ensure a high level of student satisfaction.
• Build relationships with international business schools to provide JBS students with access to international networks.
• Arrange for extra curricula activities such as webinars and guest lecturers to enrich the student experience.
• Ensure that JBS quality assurance from an academic design and development perspective are adhered to.
• In collaboration with the Dean and Financial Business Partner, compile the annual budget for the contact and online academic programmes and ensure that budgets are appropriately applied.
• Oversee the team report designated with the direction and implementation of all emerging technologies (including instructional design) relating to the online/distance/blended learning environment.
• Scrutinise quarterly reports from the Financial Business Partner to inform strategic programme decisions, where applicable, and budget and strategy of subsequent year and approve purchasing transactions.
• Review and approve contracts for, inter alia, academic support staff, part-time lecturers, and any other contractors required for successful delivery of academic programmes – in conjunction with the Financial Business Partner, and in terms of JBS and UJ delegation of authority frameworks.

Minimum Requirements:

• A recognised Master’s degree.
• At least five (5) years of management experience in a director level position required, ideally within a higher education institution, preferably a business school.
• Knowledge and experience in working on business school programs.
• Academic thought leadership.
• Demonstrate ability to build relationships and think critically. Three (3) to five (5) years’ proven record and experience in the supervision of online Master's candidates.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent understanding of business school education.
• Ability to work with academic faculty and to facilitate high levels of performance.
• Ability to relate to the student experience of studying towards a leadership qualification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to problem solve.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships.
• Excellent organisational, planning and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work autonomously with personal drive and energy and to take responsibility and be held accountable for role outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst understanding the bigger picture and being able to communicate the same to senior staff and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility, tenacity, resilience and assertiveness.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to a range of audiences.
• Ability to operate and cooperate with international partners.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dean: Dr Randall Carolissen on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Ms Marian Myburgh (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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