DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (SGB EMPLOYED)

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (SGB EMPLOYED)

ATHLONE PRIMARY SCHOOL, PIETERMARITZBURG, KZN, invites applications for the following School Governing Body post:

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Athlone Primary School invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dynamic executive leaders for the position of Deputy Principal (SGB Employed). We seek an exceptional, professional and strategic school leader to work alongside the Principal, School Management Team (SMT) and School Governing Body (SGB) to ensure operational excellence, institutional stability and long-term educational growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate
• Recognized tertiary educational degree (e.g., B.Ed., BA/B.Sc. with PGCE) and / or post-graduate qualification in Educational Leadership, Management or Public / Business Administration
• Valid professional SACE registration (Compulsory)
• Minimum 8 – 10 years’ total educational experience, with at least 3 – 5 years in a Senior School Management role (e.g. Departmental Head, Deputy Principal or Senior Administrator)
• Advanced proficiency in school administrative management systems, specifically SASAMS and Ed-Admin
• Demonstrated expertise in school operational management, master timetabling and administrative governance
• Sound working knowledge of labour law, SGB employment frameworks, staff disciplinary procedures, and educational legislation (SASA, SACE, OSH Act)
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Key Competencies & Expectations
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily school routines, academic timetabling and emergency protocols
• Direct administration of SASAMS, Ed-Admin, and digital mark records
• Overseeing the timely compilation and submission of all Departmental (DBE / District) returns
• Managing administrative support staff, staff attendance, leave tracking, and formal grievance / disciplinary processes
• Driving long-term institutional strategy, policy formulation, and formal reporting in collaboration with the Principal, SMT and SGB
• Assisting with operational budget controls, financial systems and resource optimization
• Maintaining high-level stakeholder communication, event execution and institutional governance

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional executive leadership, diplomatic, and decision-making capabilities
• High level of emotional intelligence, integrity, discretion, and firmness
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and multi-faceted problem-solving skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills across all stakeholder levels
• Committed to upholding the values, ethos, and standards of Athlone Primary School Added Advantages (Not Compulsory)
• Previous experience in a high-performing SGB / DOE Primary School or Independent Primary School environment
• Advanced post-graduate qualifications in Educational Management or Leadership
• Experience liaising directly with DBE officials regarding compliance and returns
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu

Application Process
Please click on THIS LINK (click here!!) to find the application form for completion.

Submit the form.

An email will be sent to you giving instructions to upload the following documents:

• A brief covering letter
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (Maximum 3 pages)
• A short proposal outlining your vision for adding value and managing Athlone Primary School in line with the position's operational requirements
• SACE Certificate
• Copies of all relevant Academic Qualifications
• Copy of Identity Document
• Copy of Driver’s Licence
• Traceable references

Selection Procedures:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a Psychometric Assessment. Preferred candidates selected for a panel interview will be required to present a PowerPoint presentation to the SGB panel detailing their strategic management vision for the school.

Successful candidates may also be required to undergo:

• Qualification verification
• Reference checks
• Criminal record screening
• Verification of previous employment

Link: SGB - Deputy Principal – Fill out form

Assumption date: To Be Confirmed

Closing date: Monday, 6 October 2026 at 10:00

If the applicant does not hear from the school by Friday, 30 October 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Athlone Primary School reserves the right not to fill this post.