Job Description

Job Title:

School Operations Coordinator / Academic Manager

Location:

Gordon's Bay, Western Cape

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract Type:

Full-time / Permanent

About the School

The Daniel Academy

is a registered independent school under the

Western Cape Education Department (WCED)

and

Umalusi

, offering

CAPS, Cambridge (UK), and GED (USA)

curricula, with a strong focus on

AI and Robotics

education.

We are a small but fast-growing institution of approximately

100 learners

, known for our innovative, nurturing, and future-focused approach to learning.

About the Role

We are seeking a

proactive, organised, and capable School Operations Coordinator / Academic Manager

to assist the

Academic Registrar (Director)

in managing the daily operations, staff coordination, and academic administration of the school.

This is a

hands-on leadership role

-- ideal for someone with strong people skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small, dynamic school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily school operations, staff schedules, and learner administration. Support the Academic Registrar in implementing academic and operational policies. Supervise staff performance, attendance, and communication across departments. Liaise with parents, teachers, and service providers to ensure smooth operations. Manage procurement, logistics, and event coordination (e.g. enrolment, open days). Assist with compliance documentation for WCED, Umalusi, and accreditation bodies. Prepare reports, correspondence, and minutes of meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

in

Education

,

Business Administration

, or related field. Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Own laptop and computer literacy (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Professional, mature, and reliable work ethic.

Available to start immediately.

Preferred Attributes

Prior experience in

school management, coordination, or office administration.

Confident and calm under pressure. Ability to work closely with senior leadership while exercising discretion and good judgment. Forward-thinking, solution-oriented, and supportive of the school's educational vision.

Remuneration

Competitive, experience-based salary with opportunity for growth into senior management roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: R15000,00 - R20000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Gordon's Bay, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Are you willing to work beyond school hours to ensure school operational success and quality assurance?
Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

working : 3 years (Required)
Language:

English and Afrikaans and is fully bilingual (Required)
Work Location: In person