Campus Manager

Sought Out (South Africa); Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sought Out in South Africa seeks a Campus Manager to oversee the campus' performance, lead academic, administrative and support staff, and ensure an excellent student experience.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, with a focus on enrolling students, maintaining quality standards and delivering results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' management experience in education or training.
• Proven leadership and people-management abilities.
• Strong financial, administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on management approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day campus operations and performance.
• Lead and motivate academic, administrative, and support staff.
• Monitor enrolment, retention, and student satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with education legislation and quality standards.
• Prepare management reports and control budgets and resources.
• Drive recruitment, stakeholder engagement and growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational management

Financial management

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Integrity

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education/Business

Tools

MS Office

Management software

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven and experienced Campus Manager to oversee the overall management and performance of our campus. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring academic excellence, effective administration, sound financial management and a positive student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall day-to-day operations and performance of the campus.
• Lead, motivate and manage academic, administrative and support staff.
• Monitor student enrolment, retention, academic performance and student satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with relevant education legislation, institutional policies and quality assurance standards.
• Manage campus budgets, resources, facilities and operational expenditure.
• Drive student recruitment, enrolment growth and stakeholder engagement.
• Implement institutional strategies, policies and performance targets.
• Promote a professional, accountable and student-centred campus culture.
• Compile management reports and implement corrective action where required.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant management experience, preferably in a tertiary education or training environment.
• Proven leadership, people management and operational management skills.
• Strong financial, administrative and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant management systems.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on management approach.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.