Head of Department: Construction Training in Kempton Park
Sought Out Talent · Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
Sought Out Talent is looking for a Head of Department to lead their Construction Training department in Kempton Park. This senior role is perfect for someone with teaching or industry experience in construction who is ready to step into a leadership position. You will guide a team of trainers, ensure quality academic delivery, and help learners succeed. If you have strong organisational skills and a passion for education, this could be your next career move. Salary is between R32 000 and R35 000 per month.
About the role
As the Head of Department for Construction Training, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the department. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of academic delivery and ensuring that staff are well managed and supported. Your day to day will involve planning and coordinating academic programmes, monitoring learner progress, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
You will also manage staff performance, coordinate assessments and examinations, and prepare departmental reports for campus management. This role requires someone who can lead by example, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and handle learner and staff concerns professionally. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in education and training, this position offers a great opportunity to make a real impact.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in education, training, or construction
- Teaching, training, or industry experience in construction
- Previous supervisory or management experience will be advantageous
- Knowledge of curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and academic quality assurance
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Strong computer literacy and administrative skills
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound planning, organisational, and problem solving abilities
- Ability to analyse performance data and implement improvement strategies
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment to learner development and educational excellence
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to departmental staff
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of academic programmes and curricula
- Ensure the quality of teaching, learning, assessments, and learner support
- Monitor learner attendance, academic progress, and completion rates
- Manage staff performance, including workload allocation, reviews, and professional development
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate assessments, moderation, and examination processes
- Monitor departmental performance against targets and implement corrective measures
- Prepare departmental reports and provide feedback to campus management
- Manage departmental resources and contribute to budget planning
- Address learner and staff concerns professionally and promptly
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and academic excellence
Job details
- Organisation
- Sought Out Talent
- Location
- Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R32k to R35k / monthly
- Category
- Education & Training
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a leadership role in construction training, so your application should highlight both your industry knowledge and your ability to manage a team. Make sure your CV clearly shows any supervisory or management experience you have, even if it was informal. In your cover letter, explain why you are passionate about learner success and how you have supported students or trainees before. If you have experience with curriculum development or quality assurance, emphasise that. The interview might include questions about how you handle staff performance issues or ensure compliance with regulations, so prepare examples from your past work. Good luck!
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