Business Operations Assistant - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026

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 provide 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 personalized 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 has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high school and serving over 16 000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: Business Operations Lead

Purpose of Role:

The Business Operations Assistant will undertake duties in Support of the cleaning of the Support premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition and the Hospitality Role. To ensure that all kitchen supplies and groceries are fully stocked at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Performs cleaning duties.
• Maintaining and upkeep of all groceries, cleaning equipment, supplies and products (inform when supplies need to be ordered, etc.)
• Keeps all public spaces neat and tidy.
• Report repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job.
• Supports the Business Operations Support by stepping in and managing the front desk when unavailable.
• Assist with hospitality requirements, including setting up for events and meetings, baking, preparing lunch and ensuring the area is well maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• English language fluency
• Previous cleaning and/or facilities maintenance experience
• Police clearance certificate/Clean Criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• Experience with Health and Safety procedures is advantageous

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: R 6000.00 p/m CTC

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Fontainebleau, Johannesburg, South Africa

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.