Business Manager


Company: St Peter’s College
Location: Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Commencement Date: 1 January 2026 (negotiable)
Closing Date: 30 November 2025

St Peter’s College, an independent Anglican Diocesan school offering education from Grade 8 to Grade 12, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Business Manager to join their team. The college aims to foster individual potential through a broad range of academic, spiritual, cultural, and community activities in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the non-teaching aspects of the school, including:

    • Finances, Information Technology, Marketing

    • Campus Development, Human Resources, Operations

    • Facilities Management, Audit Liaison

    • Policy Optimization, Compliance, Legal Matters

    • Risk Management, Internal Controls, Office Support Management

  • Collaborate with the school’s executive team to ensure optimal support and enhancement of teaching and learning.

  • Lead strategic planning and be hands-on in executing day-to-day operations.

  • Manage multiple demands and priorities, often outside regular working hours.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, including child safeguarding and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • A degree in business, finance, or a related field.

  • 5-10 years of senior managerial or executive-level experience.

  • Proven experience in managing finances, operations, HR, and IT in an organization.

  • Experience in reporting to a board of directors is preferred.

  • Experience in a school environment is advantageous.

  • Successful clearance from credit, criminal, child safeguarding, and sex offender checks.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a dynamic management team.

  • Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal).

  • Strong business judgment, detail orientation, and process-driven approach.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks independently and proactively.

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • A passion for education and a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school.

  • Commitment to the Anglican ethos of the school.

To Apply:
Click here to apply to submit your application. If you experience any difficulties, please contact Mrs. Minnie at recruitment@stpeterscollege.co.za.

Note:

  • The application process will remain open until 30 November 2025, but St Peter’s College reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

  • Only South African citizens or individuals with a valid work permit should apply.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St Peter’s College within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 30 November 2025
Location: Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Apply Here: St Peter’s College Website

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