School Administrator - Operations

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with経験

Hybrid work schedule providingflexible

Access to school facilities and资源

Opportunities for professional develop

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive School Administrator for a well-established independent school in Nelspruit. The role combines on-site operational management with flexible administrative tasks to support student records, admissions, staff, and facilities.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, requiring professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities for professional development within Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative or operational roles, preferably within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and student information systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage student enrollment, registration, and record-keeping processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, students, and visitors, providing information and support.
• Coordinate school events, meetings, and logistics, ensuring efficient execution.
• Manage school communications, including correspondence, newsletters, and website updates.
• Support the management team with administrative tasks, scheduling, and report preparation.
• Oversee procurement of office supplies and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Student information systems

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Student Information Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established independent school in Nelspruit , is seeking a proactive and organized School Administrator to manage its daily operational functions. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's administrative services, including student records, admissions, staff support, and facility coordination. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for many visitors and parents, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site operational management and administrative tasks that can be managed flexibly, contributing to the vibrant educational community in Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage student enrollment, registration, and record-keeping processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, students, and visitors, providing information and support.
• Coordinate school events, meetings, and logistics, ensuring efficient execution.
• Manage school communications, including correspondence, newsletters, and website updates.
• Support the management team with administrative tasks, scheduling, and report preparation.
• Oversee procurement of office supplies and manage vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative or operational roles, preferably within an educational setting.
• Proficiency in office management software, including MS Office Suite and student information systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work schedule providing flexibility.
• Access to school facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development in school administration.
• A positive and supportive work environment within an educational institution.