BUSINESS MANAGER
Grayston Preparatory School is an independent English-medium, co-educational preparatory school in Sandown, Sandton. The Board of Governors wishes to appoint a dynamic, qualified, and experienced person as Business Manager from 1 January 2027.
This is a senior management position, reporting directly to the Chair of the Board. The Business Manager will be responsible for the School’s non-academic operations and the implementation of its strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities:
- The management of all financial, business and non-academic operations of the School.
- All financial reporting, budgeting and future financial planning for the School.
- The management and control of all infrastructure planning, maintenance and approved campus development.
- The management of all outsourced suppliers
- The management of all administrative, marketing, admissions and HR matters.
- The management of all risk assessments and Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
- The management of all Employment Equity and legislative requirements.
- The implementation of the School’s strategic plan and the monitoring thereof.
Key requirements:
- Be a qualified accountant, preferably a Chartered Accountant.
- Experience in school business management advantageous.
- Excellent knowledge of financial, accounting and project management principles.
- The ability to run payroll software would be advantageous.
- Experience in an ISASA school would be an advantage.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Be self-motivated and highly organised with strong communication skills.
- Be able to work under pressure with close attention to detail.
- Work well with all stakeholders in a school environment.
- Be a dynamic leader with strong interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school and be involved in all programmes and projects.
The successful applicant will receive a competitive remuneration package, coupled with the opportunity of working in an extremely stimulating environment.
If you meet the above criteria, please submit a full CV and contact details of three references to the HR Manager, Grayston Prep, vacancies@graystonprep.co.za, with the subject line BUSINESS MANAGER.
Position available: January 2027
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
The appointment of candidates is at Grayston Prep’s sole discretion. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Grayston reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment before the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. You are thus encouraged to submit your application timeously. If you have not heard from Grayston Prep within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Grayston Preparatory School, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be taken to protect personal information, which will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you recognise and accept this disclaimer.
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