Head of Department: Sales and Marketing (Lecturer Leadership Role) Kempton Park
Sought Out Talent · Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
Sought Out Talent is looking for a Head of Department for Sales and Marketing to lead academic delivery at a campus in Kempton Park. This permanent, full time role is perfect for someone with teaching or industry experience in sales and marketing who is ready to step into a leadership position. You will guide lecturers, manage curriculum implementation and make sure learners get the best possible support. If you enjoy mentoring, planning and seeing students succeed, this could be a great next step in your career.
About the role
As the Head of Department for Sales and Marketing, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the department. You will make sure that academic standards are high, staff are well managed and that the curriculum is delivered effectively. The role also involves monitoring learner progress and making sure the department runs smoothly and meets its targets.
Your day to day will include supporting and guiding your team of lecturers, planning and overseeing academic programmes, checking the quality of teaching and assessments, and managing staff performance. You will also handle departmental reporting, resources and budgets, and deal with any learner or staff concerns quickly and professionally. The idea is to create a culture of teamwork, accountability and academic excellence.
Please note: The job listing does not provide specific application instructions beyond the company contact details. Make sure your CV clearly shows your relevant qualifications and experience in sales and marketing and in teaching or training.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in education, training, or sales and marketing
- Relevant teaching, training, or industry experience in sales and marketing
- 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 for the department
- 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, performance and completion rates
- Manage staff performance, including workload allocation, performance reviews and professional development
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, academic procedures and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate assessments, moderation, examination processes and the timely submission of results
- 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 where applicable
- Address learner and staff concerns professionally and promptly
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and academic excellence
Job details
- Organisation
- Sought Out Talent
- Location
- Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R42k to R45k / monthly
- Category
- Education & Training
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you have a background in sales and marketing and some experience in teaching or training. When you apply, highlight any leadership or supervisory experience you have, even if it was informal, like leading a project or mentoring junior staff. Also show that you understand how to plan and assess learning, because the job is very focused on academic delivery. If you have worked in a college or training environment before, mention that. The salary is solid for a mid level management role, so put together a clean CV that shows your qualifications and your ability to manage people and processes. Good luck!
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