Job Description: The Regional Operations Manager drives scholar achievement in the SPARK Schools network by ensuring SPARK Schools are serviced, maintained and operate efficiently and consistently. The Regional Operations Manager’s leadership in the SPARK Schools network is integral to the SPARK Schools mission to create systemic change in South African education. Job Responsibilities: Exercising sound business judgement to identify, investigate and analyse school operations. Designing and rolling out operational processes and procedures that meet and exceed local standards, in terms of facilities, health and safety and school compliance. Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facilities. Implement initiatives to better enhance school tours/parent engagement with schools to assist in scholar enrolment and aftercare utilisation. Ensure that schools meet or outperform financial and operational targets, in terms of property, facilities, staffing, and collections. Create and maintain an asset register in conjunction with the finance department and an educational resources register with the Learning Model team to ensure fixed asset counts are correct and up to date. Management of external service providers and contractors. Liaise with school leadership teams should any work requiring closures or adjustment to school timetables and employee work schedules need to take place. Prepare timely, accurate & professional (internal and external) reports. When required, put in place contingency plans for any work requiring a change in schedule / routine. Maintain effective and efficient cost management to ensure affordability, accessibility, and sustainability of each school. Maintain excellent relations with all stakeholders including funders/financiers, contractors and regulators. Job Requirements: Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple critical deadlines with resourceful confidence and detail orientation. The ability to work on strict deadlines and targets. Ability to participate as a team member and achieve agreed objectives. Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace and style. Self-motivated with a strong drive to deliver. The ability to explain financial matters firmly and clearly. Basic accounting knowledge - figure orientated. Excellent work standard and ethics. Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Good negotiation skills. Qualification & Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification Industrial Relations experience preferable Subject matter knowledge and application (policies, labour legislation, school compliance and registrations) Clear criminal record Experience and practice with labour laws At least 3 - 5 years of experience leading people or teams in the education sector Knowledge of compliance (SANS) as well as Occupational Health & Safety legislation Project management experience and related management strategies are highly advantageous. Job Details: Company: SPARK Schools Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacanciesforyou.xyz
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