Head Of Operations

African Leadership Academy; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leadership academy in Africa is looking for a Head of Operations to oversee its operational and strategic priorities. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in a medium-to-large organization and a dynamic approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing contracts and a passion for developing partnerships, significantly contributing to the Academy's mission of growing young leaders across the continent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a medium-to-large organization.
• Track record of managing operational and strategic priorities.
• Strong values and integrity in leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute operational and strategic priorities.
• Manage key contractors for facilities, maintenance, hospitality, and security.
• Lead the Operations team in the Academy’s strategic journey.

Skills

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Team management

Financial sustainability awareness

Job description

Job title: Head Of Operations

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 15, 2025

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ROLE PROFILE

• You are an experienced operations leader with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a medium-to large-sized organisation with significant physical footprint. You have experience designing and executing the operational and strategic priorities of the Operations department, along with managing a range of key contractors, including facilities, grounds and maintenance, hospitality, and security.
• Your career experience and track record, along with your growth mindset, equip you to be able to manage the complexity of our residential campus facility.
• You are a dynamic, influential, and strategic leader within your field who is 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, administrative, and communicative 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 (or facilities more broadly), particularly with reference to long-term financial and environmental 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 Operations team and partner with the Executive Leadership team in the next exciting phase of the Academy’s strategic journey