Campus Chief Executive: Lead 3-Schools

Curro Holdings Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd. seeks an Executive Head for Meridian Karino, Mbombela, to lead preschool, primary and high school operations. The role focuses on growth, quality, and stakeholder management within an ethical, values-based education framework.

Ideal candidates will have an Honours in Education with leadership specialization and 3–5 years as head of a campus, plus strong budgeting, policy, and people-management skills. EE preference applies.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in education, specialising in school leadership and management.
• Experience as a head or manager of a campus or educational institution, with 3–5 years as head of a primary or high school advantageous.
• Knowledge of CAPS and IEB curricula across learning phases.
• Proven leadership and business acumen with strong mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual business and 10-year strategic plan and oversee implementation.
• Prepare and manage annual budget in line with plan and EBITDA.
• Design and implement curriculum planning approaches across campuses.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Lead health, safety and security initiatives and reporting obligations.
• Mentor staff and oversee events, marketing, and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Planning & organising

Workload management

Education

Honours degree in education

CAPS and IEB knowledge

Job description

Curro Holdings Ltd. seeks an Executive Head for Meridian Karino, Mbombela, to lead preschool, primary and high school operations. The role focuses on growth, quality, and stakeholder management within an ethical, values-based education framework.

Ideal candidates will have an Honours in Education with leadership specialization and 3–5 years as head of a campus, plus strong budgeting, policy, and people-management skills. EE preference applies.