Head of Campus

Location: Cape Town Work model: On-site (new campus, on-the-ground role while it's being built out). Need to be able to legally work in SA to be considered. Salary: R50 000 – R70 000 CTC per month About our client: An education partner on a mission to empower artisans across Africa is opening a brand-new campus in Cape Town, delivering a world-class apprenticeship. It's an optimistic, startup-minded business that values honesty, accountability and getting stuck in, and this campus is their next big chapter.

Why you'd want to work here: Genuine impact: you'd be building a brand-new campus from the ground up, not maintaining someone else'sReal seniority: the most senior seat on-site, with the trust to shape how the campus runsA mission worth backing: training the next generation of artisans and helping close the skills gapAn honest, collaborative culture: speaks up, works together, no micromanagingGroup life cover, medical aid contribution and stock options, plus a flexible leave policy with time off over the annual shutdownWhat the job involves: Leading all campus operations end-to-end: facilities, scheduling, systems and complianceShaping and executing campus strategy in line with the wider business's direction and growth goalsBuilding relationships with employers, partners and stakeholders across the Western CapeLeading, developing and supporting every team member on campusKeeping a close eye on programme delivery, and troubleshooting when things go off trackManaging the campus budget, tracking performance and flagging risks earlySpotting growth opportunities: new programmes, partnerships and employer relationshipsBeing the face of the business in Cape Town, and feeding learnings back to Head OfficeWhat you need to be considered: 3–5+ years in an operational leadership or campus/site management roleA proven track record managing diverse, multi-functional teamsComfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment where structures are still taking shapeA strong people manager who holds accountability without micromanagingFinancially literate, confident having budget conversationsA clear communicator who can turn strategy into actionA curious generalist, happy to get into the detail of every functionBonus points if you: Have experience in education, training or workforce developmentAre already based in, and connected to, Cape Town's communities