Head of Administration at Maseru Private Academy

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Head of Administration Vacancy

Organisation: Maseru Private Academy (MPA)

Location: Maseru, Lesotho

Position: Head of Administration

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

Introduction

Maseru Private Academy (MPA) invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and highly organised individuals for the position of Head of Administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the school’s administrative operations across all phases, ensuring effective office management, accurate record-keeping, professional communication, and efficient administrative support to school management, staff, learners, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the school’s administrative operations across all school phases.

Manage and supervise administrative staff and ensure the efficient functioning of the administration office.

Maintain accurate school records, learner documentation, correspondence, and confidential files.

Coordinate admissions, enrolments, registrations, and the maintenance of learner information.

Prepare and manage official correspondence, reports, notices, and administrative documentation.

Facilitate communication between school management, staff, parents, learners, and external stakeholders.

Coordinate administrative arrangements for examinations, school events, meetings, and other school activities.

Ensure that administrative procedures, deadlines, and reporting requirements are followed.

Support school management with planning, coordination, and the implementation of administrative policies and procedures.

Liaise with relevant educational bodies and external organisations on school-related administrative matters.

Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position, as required by school management.

Minimum Requirements

A recognised qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, Educational Administration, or a related field.

Relevant experience in a senior administrative or supervisory position, preferably within a school or educational institution.

Proven ability to coordinate administrative functions and manage competing priorities.

Strong leadership, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computerised administrative systems.

High standards of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, lead a team, and operate effectively in a demanding school environment.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate must be professional, dependable, organised, proactive, discreet, and capable of exercising sound judgement while managing multiple administrative responsibilities.

Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:

A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Certified copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.

A covering letter outlining their suitability for the position.

Contact details for at least two professional referees.

Applications should be submitted to:

Email: maserupa5@gmail.com

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Maseru Private Academy

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