Impactful School Operations Administrator

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Standard working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Secondary School Administrator for a busy Soweto-based school. The role covers student records, enrollment, communications, and event coordination, supporting teachers and school leaders in delivering a welcoming, efficient learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in education-adjacent administration, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Office Management or Administration.
• Minimum 3 years in an administrative role, preferably in education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage student enrollment and maintain records.
• Handle correspondence via email, phone, and mail.
• Coordinate school events and parent meetings.
• Provide admin support to teachers and leadership.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; ensure efficient operations.
• Assist with policy implementation and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion handling sensitive info

Microsoft Office Suite

School management systems

Education

Office Management or Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

School management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Secondary School Administrator for a busy Soweto-based school. The role covers student records, enrollment, communications, and event coordination, supporting teachers and school leaders in delivering a welcoming, efficient learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in education-adjacent administration, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.