DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (SGB EMPLOYED)

Old School Ties; Pietermaritzburg; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Athlone Primary School in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal invites applications for the Deputy Principal (SGB Employed) role. The ideal candidate will work with the Principal, SMT and SGB to ensure operational excellence, institutional stability and long-term educational growth.

Applicants should hold an appropriate degree, SACE registration, and 8–10 years of educational experience including 3–5 years in senior school management, with advanced SASAMS/Ed-Admin skills and a valid driver's license.

Competenze

• Qualified and registered educator with leadership expertise.
• Experience in school governance and policy development is essential.
• Proven track record in administrative management and timetabling.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily school routines and academic timetabling.
• Direct administration of SASAMS, Ed-Admin, and digital mark records.
• Submit Departmental returns in a timely manner.
• Manage administrative staff, attendance, leave tracking, and disciplinary processes.
• Drive long-term strategy, policy formulation, and reporting with SMT and SGB.
• Assist with budget controls and resource optimization.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and governance standards.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

SACE registered

Educational governance

Timetabling & admin systems

Stakeholder communication

Legal compliance

Office tools

Formazione

B.Ed./BA/B.Sc. with PGCE or higher

Post-graduate qualification in Educational Leadership/Management

SACE registration

Strumenti

SASAMS

Ed-Admin

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Descrizione del lavoro

ATHLONE PRIMARY SCHOOL, PIETERMARITZBURG, KZN

Invites applications for the following School Governing Body post:

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Athlone Primary School invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic executive leaders for the position of Deputy Principal (SGB Employed). We seek an exceptional, professional and strategic school leader to work alongside the Principal, School Management Team (SMT) and School Governing Body (SGB) to ensure operational excellence, institutional stability and long-term educational growth.

• Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate
• Recognized tertiary educational degree (e.g., B.Ed., BA/B.Sc. with PGCE) and / or post-graduate qualification in Educational Leadership, Management or Public / Business Administration
• Valid professional SACE registration (Compulsory)
• Minimum 8–10 years’ total educational experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Senior School Management role (e.g. Departmental Head, Deputy Principal or Senior Administrator)
• Advanced proficiency in school administrative management systems, specifically SASAMS and Ed-Admin
• Demonstrated expertise in school operational management, master timetabling and administrative governance
• Sound working knowledge of labour law, SGB employment frameworks, staff disciplinary procedures, and educational legislation (SASA, SACE, OSH Act)
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily school routines, academic timetabling and emergency protocols
• Direct administration of SASAMS, Ed-Admin, and digital mark records
• Overseeing the timely compilation and submission of all Departmental (DBE / District) returns
• Managing administrative support staff, staff attendance, leave tracking, and formal grievance / disciplinary processes
• Driving long-term institutional strategy, policy formulation, and formal reporting in collaboration with the Principal, SMT and SGB
• Assisting with operational budget controls, financial systems and resource optimization
• Maintaining high-level stakeholder communication, event execution and institutional governance

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional executive leadership, diplomatic, and decision-making capabilities
• High level of emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, and firmness
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and multi-faceted problem-solving skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills across all stakeholder levels
• Committed to upholding the values, ethos, and standards of Athlone Primary School

Added Advantages (Not Compulsory)

• Previous experience in a high-performing SGB / DOE Primary School or Independent Primary School environment
• Advanced post-graduate qualifications in Educational Management or Leadership
• Experience liaising directly with DBE officials regarding compliance and returns
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu

Selection Procedures

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a Psychometric Assessment. Preferred candidates selected for a panel interview will be required to present a PowerPoint presentation to the SGB panel detailing their strategic management vision for the school.

Successful candidates may also be required to undergo:

Athlone Primary School reserves the right not to fill this post.