The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a residential boarding school with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12 students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.
\nApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification\/s and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at https:\/\/owlag.jb.skillsmapafrica.com\/ to submit their application. Further information about the Academy can be found on its website (www.owlag.co.za)
\nRegrettably emailed, faxed and hand delivered applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted through the SkillsMap portal will be considered. Only suitably qualified applications will be considered. Should you not hear from us by 31 May 2021, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Academy reserves the right not to fill this position.
\nThe Academy is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Head of Operations<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Responsibilities include:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Henley-On-Klip, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> HO001
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary: <\/strong>Market Related<\/p>\n
\n\u2022To ensure that the Academy\u2019s operations and services are aligned to the overall strategy in terms of resources, people and processes;
\n\u2022To provide leadership, planning and control, resources and logistics for all Academy operations and services;
\n\u2022To direct the co-ordination, development, acquisition, implementation and support of all operations and services for all the Academy stakeholders;
\n\u2022To direct and lead all operations to facilitate the maximisation of resources to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction, productivity, risk management, economic goals and adherence to relevant
\nAcademy policies and procedures;
\n\u2022Provide strategic direction to the Catering, Information Technology, Facilities, Safety and Security including Transport units.
\n\u25cfA tertiary qualification preferably in Information Technology\/ Knowledge Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field.
\n\u25cfA postgraduate degree will serve as an added advantage.
\n\u25cfA minimum of five years\u2019 experience in a similar role.
\n\u25cfProven people management experience.
\n\u25cfPractical experience comprising of the overall management of Risk & Security and Facilities is required.
\n\u25cfExperience in managing Transport, Information Technology and Catering will serve as an added advantage.
\n\u25cfExtensive project management experience.
\n\u25cfProven procurement and contract management experience.
\n\u25cfProven budgeting and financial forecast management skills.<\/p>\n
\n\u25cfDevelop a well thought operations strategy which supports the productivity and effectiveness of the Operations Team in support of the OWLAG Board of Directors, EXCO and the Academy to advance the
\nmission of the Academy;
\n\u25cfPlan and monitor the day-to-day running of Academy Operations Department;
\n\u25cfContribute to address future operational needs and strategies as an integral component of the institutional planning process;
\n\u25cfInitiate and oversee the development and periodic review of policies and procedures and ensure legislative and organizational compliance and alignment with strategy and ensure implementation and
\nadherence;
\n\u25cfWork with the Finance Manager to source new suppliers, review contracts and the performance of existing contractors in line with the Academy\u2019s procurement policy.
\n\u25cfEnsure contracts are up-to date for all suppliers;
\n\u25cfCompile annual budgets and quarterly forecasts together with the Finance Manager.
\n\u25cfContinually scrutinise expenditure with a view of waste elimination and realisation of savings;
\n\u25cfLead and manage the Operations Department and its performance thereof;
\n\u25cfIdentify and report all issues related to risks within the Academy and adhere to all safety regulations and in particular the Occupational Health and Safety regulations.<\/p>\n