Head of Campus (Cape Town)

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's
• Real seniority: the most senior seat on-site, with the trust to shape how the campus runs
• A mission worth backing: training the next generation of artisans and helping close the skills gap
• An honest, collaborative culture: speaks up, works together, no micromanaging
• Group life cover, medical aid contribution and stock options, plus a flexible leave policy with time off over the annual shutdown

What the job involves:

• Leading all campus operations end-to-end: facilities, scheduling, systems and compliance
• Shaping and executing campus strategy in line with the wider business's direction and growth goals
• Building relationships with employers, partners and stakeholders across the Western Cape
• Leading, developing and supporting every team member on campus
• Keeping a close eye on programme delivery, and troubleshooting when things go off track
• Managing the campus budget, tracking performance and flagging risks early
• Spotting growth opportunities: new programmes, partnerships and employer relationships
• Being the face of the business in Cape Town, and feeding learnings back to Head Office

What you need to be considered:

• 3–5+ years in an operational leadership or campus/site management role
• A proven track record managing diverse, multi-functional teams
• Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment where structures are still taking shape
• A strong people manager who holds accountability without micromanaging
• Financially literate, confident having budget conversations
• A clear communicator who can turn strategy into action
• A curious generalist, happy to get into the detail of every function

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience in education, training or workforce development
• Are already based in, and connected to, Cape Town's communities

Posted on 01 Oct 13:26, Closing date 30 Nov