Chief Operating Officer

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African school seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead its strategic initiatives and engage with a broad range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have extensive executive experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to the college's values and mission, particularly in enhancing the sustainability of educational services.

Benefits

Generous leave

Individualized professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of executive level operational experience.
• 5 years as Chief Operating Officer.
• Experienced in managing complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College Professional Shared services team.
• Ensure long-term sustainability of the schools.
• Partner with the Rector in strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Management

Diplomacy

Job description

St Stithians College is a prominent and transformative South African school; one that inspires excellence and makes a world of difference. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity. We are an independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg.

VACANCY:

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

You are an experienced business leader with at least 10 years of executive level operational experience, 5 of which have been as a Chief Operating Officer. You are a dynamic, influential, and strategic leader within your field. Your career experience and track record along with your growth mindset equip you to be able to manage the complexity of our unique organisational model comprising7 schools. You are diplomatic, decisive, inclusive and a source of energy and inspiration. Strong values, integrity and sound corporate governance are non-negotiable principles for you as evidenced in your organisational, managerial, communicative and leadership style. You are well networked and are known for developing, fostering and sustaining meaningful partnerships with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.

You are astutely aware of the challenges and opportunities facing South African schools, particularly with reference to long term sustainability – something that positively ignites the innovative leadership qualities within you. You are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and are excited to embrace the opportunity to lead the College Professional Shared services team and partner with the Rector of the College in the next phase of the College’s strategic journey.

In line with the College Statement of Spirituality, College Executive members are required to demonstrate a commitment to live and work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College.

The remuneration package offered for this position is commensurate with a similar role within the broader environment and includes a range of appealing benefits including very generous leave, individualised professional development opportunities and a range of other services available to staff.

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Odgers Berndtson has been retained to manage this executive recruitment process and are keen to interact with you in exploring this exciting opportunity.

All applications will be responded to and treated as strictly confidential

The College reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. The College makes appointments within the context of its transformation imperatives