Job Description

About SPARK Schools

Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=hOU0TYnNsZo

Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first personalised learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The personalised learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalised education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 17,000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Network Operations Manager

Purpose of Role:

The purpose of the Support Office Receptionist and Administrator at SPARK is to focus on all Support Office Operations and handling service desk queries and activities in an efficient and professional manner, whilst meeting SPARK goals.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Support Office reception:

Support Office operations:

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Experience

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Experience working in the Service industry.
• Administration

Skills and Mindset

• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• Excellent computer skills.

Qualities:

• Grit:​ Persistence through challenges.
• Excellence:​ A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
• Mission and Vision Alignment​: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
• Self­ Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.

Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

Compensation: Market Related.

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa