Jobs at St Stithians College

Description

• St Stithians Boys' College is a leading South African boys' school, which constantly strives for excellence in providing a relevant and rigorous education, and for best practice in the education of boys. As a Methodist school, we have a conscious focus on the “Saints Honour”, namely to 'Honour God, Honour others and Honour self".
• Our “seven pillars” support the life of every boy at the Boys' College: academics, sport, culture, community service, leadership, outdoor education and spirituality. Through these pillars, we encourage each boy to realise his maximum potential as a citizen of significance of this school and in our country, in a stimulating and safe environment.
• Our mission, purpose and passion is to walk the path towards manhood with our boys, and support them as they emerge as “great young men”, ready to serve, lead, contribute and make a difference in our world and in the lives of others. 

Requirements

• The College invites applications for the following position which will be available from 1 May 2024.
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this position. We seek an academic leader to continue to grow our Physical Sciences reputation and who will inspire large numbers of students to take the subject, will grow interest in Physical Science, and who will grow the impact of the department in broader education circles. 
• The requirements for this position are:
• A proven academic record and appropriate experience 
• Experience in IEB Matric Physical Sciences marking (or being an examiner or involvement in curriculum development) would be a distinct advantage
• An excellent all-round knowledge of Physical Sciences with a passion for the subject 
• Experienced in developing learning and teaching material and assessment practices and the needs of the learners
• A fundamentally future-orientated approach to teaching and learning
• A passion for teaching and for the young men whose learning you would be expected to inspire
• A sound and progressive understanding of the South African curriculum and international trends in education 
• Strong ability to manage and mentor your department of experienced teachers and intern teachers
• Willingness to embrace rapid changes in education and an interest and ability to integrate ICT into your teaching and learning
• Willingness to collaborate with other Heads of Departments on Campus to further the love of Physical Sciences and curriculum development
• Promote Physical Sciences excellence and extension of top performing students
• An awareness of the nature of the school and willingness to commit to its all-round ethos and co-curricular and extension activities 
• Continue with support structures for students needing assistance and support
• An ability to be flexible and embrace change and to take initiative and to act decisively
• An unequivocal commitment to working as part of an accomplished team
• Ability to inspire and encourage people to seek and maintain high standards of performance
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate

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Description

The College invites applications for the following position which will be available immediately.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills and competencies to take on this role. The position reports to the Senior Finance Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Achieve the best value for the College through application of procurement principles
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Identifying the College’s purchasing needs
• Assess supplier capabilities, pricing, quality, and reliability
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers
• Researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable pricing and contractual agreements. Analyse costs and pricing trends to optimize procurement strategies
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-reduction initiatives
• Building positive relationships with stakeholders
• Processing requisitions and monitoring status of orders
• Prepare requests for quotations and submit them to potential suppliers
• Ensure purchasing request are within the allocated budget
• Place orders and finalise orders with payment request
• Ensure all deliveries are fulfilled and follow up on back-ordered items
• Develop an accurate and efficient monitoring system for open purchase orders
• Provide procurement administration support
• Identify, onboarding and vet new suppliers
• Monitor and requesting up to date supplier documents expiring on an annual basis 
• Upkeeping of active supplier database
• Training of staff on e-Procurement system
• e-Procurement system development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / diploma in finance or supply management or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years’ buying experience
• Experience with eProcurement / purchase order software platforms will be advantageous
• Sound negotiation, influencing and financial management skills
• Commercial acumen and business understanding
• Strong math, analytical and accounting skills
• Attention to detail – thorough and accurate.  Ensure all purchase orders are accurate
• Ability to work with a team and make decisions
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and excellent computer proficiency
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Experience in a demanding customer-focused environment would be an advantage
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College and to participate in the broader life of the school
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate

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Description

• St Stithians College is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious sports professional to build and lead the vision for Water Polo at St Stithians Girls’ College and ensure that this vision is understood by all involved in the sport including students, staff, parents, prospective parents, and any other relevant stakeholders.  

Requirements

 The ideal candidate should have:

• Relevant qualifications and proven experience in leading and developing Water Polo programmes (experience in coaching girls is an advantage)
• Previous proven experience coaching Water Polo at a provincial or national level.
• Proof of designing a Water Polo coaching system and an LTAD Implementable Curriculum across the Girls’ College. 
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve, innovate and work collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and Budget Management. 
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written communication) 
• Resilient and able to use initiative, prioritise, multi-task and able work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to and cope with change
• A commitment to working after hours, weekends and during holiday periods.
• The ability to teach an academic subject as well would be very advantageous.
• A strong appreciation of the importance of the College’s values and culture, and a willingness to work within the Methodist ethos of the College
• St Stithians College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and against the sexual offenders and child protection register.