Principal of Operations
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
This well-established independent school in Cape Town has a proud legacy of academic excellence values-driven education and community impact. With a history spanning more than a century the school is known for nurturing its students to reach their full potential in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
What the Role Is About
As Principal of Operations you will be a key member of the schools executive leadership team responsible for the strategic oversight of all non-academic operations. Working within a collaborative leadership structure alongside the academic principals your focus will be ensuring the schools operational excellence financial sustainability and infrastructure efficiency by providing support its educational mission.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee financial management including budgeting forecasting and long-term sustainability
Provide strategic reporting and insights to the Board and key governance committees
Ensure compliance with financial legal and health & safety regulations
Lead the strategic direction and governance of all operational functions across the school
Manage shared services such as HR IT facilities communications and school enterprises
Drive operational strategy aligned with the schools values transformation goals and long-term vision
What theyre Looking For
58 years experience in a senior operational or management leadership role
Strong experience overseeing finance people management and operational services
Proven ability to lead diverse teams and work within collaborative leadership structures
Commercial and operational acumen with sound decision-making ability
High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce Business Administration Public Management Facilities Management
Whats In It for You
A rare opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a respected educational institution
Work within a values-driven community-focused environment
Influence long-term strategy infrastructure and operational sustainability
Lead meaningful initiatives that support both staff and student success
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
CA Financial Appointments is a leading financial recruitment agency based in Cape Town. We seek out the best financial talent for our valued clients.
