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The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (The Academy) is a world-class educational platform for girls which is aimed at nurturing a new generation of dynamic women leaders. This residential boarding school is situated in Meyerton, Gauteng Province with just over 300 students enrolled in Grades 8 -12. Grade 12. Students write the Independent Examination Board (I.E.B.) NSC Examination.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, CV with names of three contactable references, copy of the highest qualification(s) and the copy of identity. Interested candidates must register their profile at www.pnet.co.za.
Starting Date | Hiring Department | This Position Reports to | Remuneration |
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December 1, 2024 | Advancement | Chief Advancement Officer | Info not provided |
A minimum of five years’ experience in designing and implementing
mentorship and alumni development programmes.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in events management and
planning.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in project management/
administration.
• Proven leadership experience.
Excellent computer skills (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with a diverse range of individuals.
• Previous experience as a mentor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Excellent attention to detail; quality and accuracy.
• Good management and organisational skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to service delivery excellence through the provision of
efficient and effective coordination services.
• Good knowledge and understanding of national and international
University processes and mentorship trends.
• Ability to motivate and inspire.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to maintain calm under pressure and listen to the views of others.
• Ability to develop internal and external networks and resources.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to be flexible, yet assertive in maintaining the Academy’s and
Foundations standards and protocols.
• Reliable, conscientious, organized, and professional.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, take proactive decisions within scope of
decision making and multi-tasking.
• Demonstrated experience in multitasking and managing a variety of
priorities.
• Uphold the Academy’s values in all interactions and engagements with
internal and external stakeholders.
• Act with the highest integrity and always uphold the Academy’s standards
and values (Respect, Honour, Compassion, Service, Responsibility and
Accountability).
• Ability to lead and manage a team, and build capability and capacity of
team.
• Clear, concise and efficient verbal and written communication.
• People focused.
• Proactiveness.
• High organisational commitment.
• Accuracy and efficiency.
• Systems thinking ability.
• Financial interpretation and budgeting skills.
• Learning agility.
• Project management skills.
• Analytical thinking ability
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls strives to provide a nurturing educational environment for academically gifted girls who come from impoverished backgrounds.
In an effort to preserve the Academy’s mission by awarding scholarships to deserving learners from impoverished communities, the Academy welcomes the appointment of AFRIZAN PEOPLE INTELLIGENCE to provide learner recruitment services for the Academy’s 2023/24 intakes.
With over 30 years of experience in recruitment, Afrizan is able to deliver a consistent and specialised approach towards learner recruitment.
Prospective applicants must direct all admission queries to admissions@afrizan.co.za to find out more about 2023/24 applications.
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