VACANCY: FULL TIME OR PART TIME ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Bellavista School is proud to be a recognised and respected educational resource centre that champions best educational practice and advances the inclusive education agenda in Southern Africa. With expansion on the horizon, an exciting opportunity has opened up for an Academic Administrator to join our team. This full time, on-site role is ideal for a mature and experienced educator who is ready to shift into the engine room of our school and training centre operations – someone who thrives on structure, values relationships and understands the pace of a people facing, high visibility day, bringing calm, clarity and connection to every task. In the role of Academic Administrator, the incumbent will be the go-to person for multiple stakeholders, in and external to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing and coordinating daily operations of the school and/or professional development centre
- Maintain meticulous records and manage scheduling
- Liaise effectively with students, parents, staff and clients to ensure smooth communication
- Coordinate key marketing and community events, reporting cycles and compliance functions
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Background in education and a teaching or school-based qualification
- 10 years working experience with a strong understanding of school environments
- Adept and managing human resources
- Exceptionally well organised and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Highly proficient in IT applications and school-related digital platforms including demonstrated competency in harnessing AI
- Mature, resilient, dependable and solution-focused under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all stakeholder groups
- Professional, courteous and respectful in all interactions
- Multilingualism is a distinct advantage
- Strong mastery over the English language in written and oral form is essential
- Not shy of hard work and deeply invested in collaboration.
If you are ready to bring your skills and passion into a structured, respected administrative role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: please submit your CV, evidence of your experience and a short motivational letter to vacancies@bellavista.org.za Closing date: 31 August 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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