About SPARK Schools

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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 blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended 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 20 primary schools, and 4 high schools and serving over 15,000 families in 2023. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team to complement our organisational mission going forward.

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Purpose of Role:

The South Africa Head of Human Capital at SPARK Schools is responsible for leading the human capital and talent acquisition strategies of SPARK Schools in South Africa. This role will ensure that SPARK attracts, develops, and retains the best talent. Further providing support in the development and implementation of strategic goals with regards to culture, diversity & transformation, organisational design, the full recruitment cycle, employee wellness, and the leadership development of employees across all SPARK Schools in South Africa. Lastly, the role requires an individual who is resourceful, and agile and understands how to complement business objectives with human capital objectives.