Campus Head

ADvTECH; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in eMalahleni seeks a Campus Principal to oversee all operations, ensuring efficient management and high standards of education. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic planning, staff performance, and maintaining budgets, and should possess a Master’s degree in business management alongside significant experience in campus management. This role is vital in fostering an academic environment conducive to student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business management or business administration required.
• 5-10 years of campus management experience needed.
• Minimum of 3 years in staff management required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan for the campus.
• Manage the performance of staff and contractors.
• Ensure financial resources are managed per budget.
• Develop facilities management policies.

Skills

Knowledge of higher education systems

Adaptability to change

Deadline-oriented

Time management

Student support services

Education

Master’s degree in business management

Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose:

The campus principal is responsible for general management (planning, organising, leading, and controlling) of all matters pertaining to the smooth, efficient, and professional running of the campus. In addition, the mandate includes the motivation of all campus personnel using a variety of skills and techniques, the demonstration of high standards of knowledge and competence and exemplary performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop a three-year strategic plan for the campus in conjunction with the RC Manco team (Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, and Graduate Placement)
• Assist and guide in setting goals for the relevant campus departments.
• Clearly communicate strategic goals to all campus staff
• Communicate brand values, strategies, and objectives to all campus staff.
• Participate in new business development and identification of opportunities relating to the campus.
• Provide the overall direction and management of Rosebank College campus.
• Provide leadership for the campus in line with the Rosebank College values.
• Responsible for all aspects of performance management of staff and contractors.
• Ensure teams are skilled, trained and developed to enable them to deliver high quality service and support.
• Responsible for managing discipline in the workplace in line with company policies.
• Responsible for recruitment of students in line with annual targets set for the campus.
• Provides a plan to guide sales teams to achieve goals based on historical records.
• Monitors academic performance and takes necessary steps to ensure pass rates remain high e.g., workshops, extra classes etc.
• Ensure that all departments are functioning i.e., class attendance (students and lecturers).
• Takes full responsibility for the financial resources within area of accountability, which includes contribution to annual budget planning process and compiles annual budget and management of approved campus budget.
• Manages and maintains internal and external relations to ensure that problem areas are resolved timeously.
• Attends monthly meetings with the student council to manage and maintain student affairs.
• Develop and implement an annual Operational Plan regarding the maintenance functioning within the premises i.e., building, security, cleaning, and air conditioning to ensure alignment with brand image.
• Responsible for successful implementation of approved project plans.
• Responsible for Service Level Agreements with all service providers and/or contractors.
• Develops Facilities Management policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in business management or Master’s degree in business administration.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent would be ideal.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience of managing a campus.
• 3-5 Year(s) Business experience; including financial management, budgeting etc.
• 3 Year(s) experience in staff management.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Salary:

Market related.

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.