Head of Operations

Advius; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Benoni Independent School in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a hands-on Head of Operations to oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, and support services, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for learners and staff.

You will work with the Executive Head to drive operational excellence across facilities, maintenance, health and safety, procurement and staff management.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Health and Safety certification advantageous
• Valid Code B driver''s licence
• 5–8 years'' experience in operations, facilities or general management
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts and supplier relationships
• Strong experience in staff supervision and leadership
• Sound knowledge of health and safety, risk management and compliance
• Experience managing maintenance, infrastructure and facilities projects
• Clear criminal record and background checks

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-academic operational functions of the school, including facilities, maintenance, grounds, security and transport
• Manage buildings, infrastructure and equipment to a high standard
• Develop health, safety and risk management policies in line with legislation
• Oversee budgets, procurement, contracts and supplier relationships
• Lead and manage support staff teams (maintenance, cleaning, security, transport)
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and fire safety requirements
• Coordinate planning and logistics for school events and daily operations
• Manage SLAs with external contractors and vendors
• Support capital projects and infrastructure developments
• Liaise with Executive Head and governing body on planning and resource allocation
• Ensure operational systems support a safe, productive teaching environment

Skills

Operations management

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Health and safety

Vendor management

Contracts management

Project management

Education

Operations/Facilities Management degree

Job description

Benoni, South Africa | Posted on 08/19/2026

A well-establishedindependent school in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a capable and hands-on Headof Operations to oversee the day-to-day operational, facilities, andsupport-services functions of the school. This role is critical to ensuring asafe, efficient, well-maintained, and smoothly run environment for learners,staff, and visitors.

The successful candidatewill work closely with the Executive Head and senior management team to ensureoperational excellence across facilities, maintenance, health and safety,procurement, transport, and support staff management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all non-academic operationalfunctions of the school, including facilities, maintenance, grounds,security, and transport
• Manage and maintain school buildings,infrastructure, and equipment to a high standard
• Develop and implement health, safety,and risk management policies in line with relevant legislation
• Manage operational budgets, procurement,contracts, and supplier relationships
• Lead and manage support staff teams(maintenance, cleaning, security, transport, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with occupationalhealth and safety, fire safety, and other regulatory requirements
• Oversee planning and logistics forschool events, functions, and daily operational needs
• Manage service level agreements withexternal contractors and vendors
• Support capital projects, renovations,and infrastructure development initiatives
• Liaise with the Executive Head andgoverning body on operational planning and resource allocation
• Ensure operational systems and processessupport a safe and productive teaching and learning environment

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification inOperations Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, ora related field
  
• Health and Safety certification (e.g.,SAMTRAC or equivalent) advantageous
• Valid Code B driver's licence
• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in anoperations, facilities, or general management role, ideally within aneducational, hospitality, or institutional environment
• Proven experience managing budgets,contracts, and supplier/vendor relationships
• Strong experience in staff supervisionand team leadership
• Sound knowledge of health and safety,risk management, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing maintenance,infrastructure, and facilities projects
• Strong problem-solving, organisational,and multitasking abilities
• Clear criminal record and clear creditrecord
• Willingness to undergo relevantbackground/vetting checks