Deputy Principal: Operations

Sought Out (South Africa); Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Sought Out is seeking a highly organised Deputy Principal: Operations to support the Principal in ensuring the campus runs efficiently and meets institutional standards. The role focuses on coordinating operational functions, managing resources and maintaining quality across systems and processes.

You will oversee daily operations, timetable coordination, facilities, budgets and staff supervision, while driving continuous improvement in service delivery and student experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' management experience, preferably in an educational institution.
• Experience in operational planning, staff supervision and process management.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily campus operations and ensure the effective implementation of operational procedures.
• Support the Principal in implementing institutional strategies, policies and performance objectives.
• Coordinate timetables, staff deployment, facilities, maintenance and campus resources.
• Monitor operational performance, identify risks and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, institutional policies, health and safety requirements and quality standards.
• Manage operational budgets, expenditure and resource allocation.
• Supervise administrative and operational staff and monitor performance against agreed objectives.
• Coordinate student support processes, campus events and stakeholder activities.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, efficiency and student experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and experienced Deputy Principal: Operations to support the Principal in ensuring the effective management and operational performance of the campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating operational functions, maintaining institutional standards, managing resources and ensuring that campus systems and processes operate efficiently and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily campus operations and ensure the effective implementation of operational procedures.
• Support the Principal in implementing institutional strategies, policies and performance objectives.
• Coordinate timetables, staff deployment, facilities, maintenance and campus resources.
• Monitor operational performance, identify risks and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, institutional policies, health and safety requirements and quality standards.
• Manage operational budgets, expenditure and resource allocation.
• Supervise administrative and operational staff and monitor performance against agreed objectives.
• Coordinate student support processes, campus events and stakeholder activities.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, efficiency and student experience.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary Qualification in Operations Management, Education, Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant management experience, preferably in an educational institution.
• Proven experience in operational planning, staff supervision and process management.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• High levels of accountability, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.