Strategic Deputy Principal: Leadership & Governance

Old School Ties; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

SACE registered

Educational governance

Timetabling & admin systems

Stakeholder communication

Legal compliance

Office tools

Education

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

Post-graduate qualification in Educational Leadership/Management

SACE registration

Tools

SASAMS

Ed-Admin

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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.