Campus Head

Catch; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Pretoria seeks a General Manager to oversee campus operations, implement sales strategies, and ensure high-quality student service delivery. Candidates should have a 3-year qualification in Business or Hospitality Management and at least 3-5 years of branch management experience. This role focuses on managing finances, staff performance, and community initiatives, aiming for effective customer relationship management and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement the national sales strategy and achieve Campus sales targets.
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Schools Marketing & sales strategy for the Campus.
• Manage the enquiry management system in conjunction with the sales team.
• Ensure effective debtors management and bad debt collection.

Skills

Problem solving

Business Acumen

Conflict Management

Time management

Leadership

Advanced communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

3-year qualification in Business or Hospitality Management / Sales & Marketing

Post-Graduate in Hospitality Management

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

To ensure the professional general management and excellent performance of the brand and in terms of its facilities, staff, growth of the business (sales), overall finances and student service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the national sales strategy and achieve Campus sales targets
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Schools Marketing & sales strategy for the Campus to receive enquiries for the Campus.
• Coordinate and manage the enquiry management system in conduction with the sales team
• Coordinate and manage various events at the campus to generate exposure and enquiries for the campus.
• To make sure that the sales process is being followed at the Campus.
• Maintenance of enrolment database spreadsheet process.
• Management of sales in terms of converting enquiries to sales.
• Accepting and receipting of Application Fees and Course Deposits.
• Managing, training and motivating sales team to achieve their sales targets.
• Identifying opportunities for extra revenue / new business generationEffective management of cost control of Campus financials, as well as Debtors management – to ensure profitability and sustainability
• Maintain financial policies and processes within the campus.
• Manage the Campus as profitably as possible.
• Manage the financial targets for the Campus.
• Report on any variances from the financials monthly.
• Monthly income and expenditure management.
• Budget Control.
• Petty Cash Control and Banking as per process.
• Credit Card Control.
• Management of all Campus costs.
• Ensure effective debtors management and bad debt collection.
• Ingredients orders according to budget allocation.
• City & Guilds Exam registration.
• Assets management and control.Management of System Administration and facilities in and around the campus
• Ensure that facilities are neat, and all areas maintained and in a workable condition and according to Health and Safety Regulations.
• Meeting and negotiating with external suppliers and industry partners.To comply with accrediting bodies and have a high standard of quality and excellence.
• Quality control with lesson plans and evaluations.
• Adhere to the Academic Calendar and study schedules as provided by the Academic Department.
• Ensure that all POE's and POA's are updated as per schedules in accordance with the City & Guilds Centre and QCTO Guide.
• Managing and monitoring all audits.
• Evaluation of Lecturers to improve the quality of education rendered.
• Managing and monitoring Learner Master Spreadsheets.
• Ensure Campus staff, students and equipment comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Managing and monitoring of industry placement handbook for industry placements.
• Comply with monthly stock control procedures.
• Ensure that all cancellation processes are being followed to minimize the risk to the company.
• Manage performance of Campus staff
• Review and update staff's goal setting a regular basis.
• Conduct performance coaching by monthly.
• Identify training needs and address.
• Monitor the performance of the staff against goal setting.
• Ensure that a working environment is created which promotes high levels of performance and addresses under-performance.
• Ensure the Company / Campus Social Responsibility initiatives are supported
• Ensure Campus (Staff and students) participate in community projects & CSI initiatives and others.
• Ensure the Campus participates in the wellness initiatives monthly.
• Implement Customer Relationship Management Strategy at the campus
• Drive an atmosphere of a customer centric environment at the campus with both staff, students, parents, industry and suppliers.
• Receive customer feedback through various interactions eg.
• Act quickly and timelessly to any student complaints.
• Create an active student life experience for students on campus.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-year qualification in Business or Hospitality Management / Sales & Marketing.
• Post-Graduate in Hospitality Management advantageous

PETENCIES REQUIRED

• Problem solving
• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Time management
• Leadership
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to deal with changes effectively
• Interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 - 5 years' experience in branch management activities.