Dainfern College seeks to appoint a Head of Audio-Visual Services from 1 March 2026.

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools. School details can be found at www.dainferncollege.co.za.

This role is responsible for the effective management, coordination, and delivery of audio-visual services across the College, supporting academic programmes, school productions, and a wide range of internal and external events. The incumbent will be reporting to the College Executive Committee.

The successful candidate will:

• Have Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Have a relevant qualification or certification in audio-visual technology or a related field (advantageous).
• Have proven experience in an audio-visual role, preferably within an educational or production environment.
• Have the physical capability to meet the essential functions of the role, including moving, carrying and setting up equipment, climbing ladders and steps, working at heights to set lights, speakers etc.
• Be flexible to work outside of standard hours when required.
• Have strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with audio-visual equipment and systems.
• Be proficient in live sound, lighting, video projection, streaming, and conferencing systems.
• Manage to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Have experience with audio-visual software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
• Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able work collaboratively with staff, students, and external service providers.
• Possess high level of attention to detail and professionalism.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Overall management and coordination of the College’s Audio-visual (AV) department in line with best practice.
• Planning, setup, operation, and troubleshooting of sound, lighting, projection, filming, recording, streaming, and video-conferencing systems for school and public events and productions.
• Collaboration with event organisers and presenters to determine AV requirements.
• Maintenance, repair, replacement and inventory control of all AV equipment.
• Management of AV job tickets and email requests.
• Coordination of technical production services for internal, rental and community events.
• Liaison with Finance regarding budgets, rentals and AV inventory reporting.
• Advising management on technical upgrades and specifications.
• Training and management of student AV crews as part of the extramural programme.
• Collaboration with IT and Marketing departments to ensure technical compatibility and consistent branding.
• Ensuring POPIA compliance and responsible handling of confidential recordings.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please email a full Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of three referees to hr@dainferncollege.co.za for the attention of the Mr Andrew Baker. Please use ‘Head of AV’ as the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 30 January 2026

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 February 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

POPIA Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used solely for recruitment and statutory purposes associated with this position. By applying, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.

Dainfern College seeks to appoint a Maintenance Supervisor from 1 March 2026.

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools. School details can be found at www.dainferncollege.co.za.

This full-time role supports the effective management of the College’s facilities, maintenance, and transport operations and plays a key role in ensuring that the school environment remains functional and compliant.

The successful candidate will:

• Have Matric or a tertiary qualification.
• Have a minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in maintaining a facility such as a school/campus; golf estate or housing estate.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others.
• Be able to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
• Be fluent in English.
• Be computer literate, including typing and communicating via email.
• Have good administrative skills.
• Be able to ask questions when instructions are not clear, to meet the desired expectation.
• Have strong leadership, organisational, and people-management skills.
• Have sound knowledge of facilities maintenance, and health and safety standards.

• Have experience managing transport operations and fleet maintenance.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Supervise, manage performance, and allocate tasks to the Maintenance team with close oversight.
• Foster a respectful, cohesive, and motivated team environment through effective leadership and coaching.
• Assume full operational responsibility in the absence of the Estate Manager, including monitoring maintenance tickets, contractor performance, OHS matters and service delivery.
• Ensure workshop housekeeping and compliance with quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and address issues proactively.
• Assist the Estate Manager with administrative and operational tasks as required.
• Coordinate furniture and equipment set-ups and breakdowns for events, assemblies and examinations.
• Oversee office moves and general site logistics.
• Manage school transport operations, including fleet maintenance and compliance with road safety legislation.
• Supervise drivers, vehicles and transport schedules to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Coordinate the induction and training of new maintenance staff and drivers.

A competitive remuneration package, superior facilities and a wonderful working environment will be enjoyed by the successful candidate.

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please email a full Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter and the names and contact numbers of three referees to hr@dainferncollege.co.za for the attention of Mr Brian Leahy. Please use ‘Maintenance Supervisor’ as the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 30 January 2026

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 14 February 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

POPIA Disclaimer: Dainfern College is committed to ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and all reasonable measures will be taken to protect the personal information of applicants. Your information will be used solely for recruitment and statutory purposes associated with this position. By applying, you acknowledge this disclaimer.

Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies.