Head of Department: Trade Test Training
Sought Out Talent · Kempton Park, Gauteng
Overview
Sought Out Talent is hiring a Head of Department for Trade Test Training in Kempton Park. You will lead a training department, manage staff and academic delivery, and ensure learners succeed. The role suits someone with a Red Seal Trade Test and strong leadership skills who is ready to make a real impact in education and training.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Head of Department to provide strategic and operational leadership within the Trade Test training department. You will ensure high standards of academic delivery, effective staff management, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Your day to day work includes leading and supporting departmental staff, planning and monitoring academic programmes, ensuring quality teaching and assessment, and tracking learner attendance, progress and completion rates. You will coordinate assessments and examinations, manage staff performance and development, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
You will also monitor departmental performance against targets, prepare reports for campus management, manage resources and contribute to budget planning. Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork and academic excellence is key to this role.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in the applicable field of education and training
- Trade Test Red Seal certification
- Relevant teaching, training or industry experience
- 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 effective 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 departmental staff performance, including workload allocation, performance reviews and professional development
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, academic procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Coordinate assessments, moderation, examination processes and the timely submission of results
- Monitor departmental performance against agreed targets and implement corrective measures where necessary
- Prepare departmental reports and provide feedback to campus management
- Manage departmental resources effectively 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
- Senior
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R32k to R35k / monthly
- Category
- Education & Training
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When applying for this Head of Department role, make sure your CV clearly shows your Red Seal Trade Test and any teaching or training experience. Highlight your leadership skills and any supervisory roles you have held. In your cover letter, explain why you are passionate about learner success and how you have managed staff or academic programmes before. Prepare for interview questions about curriculum implementation, quality assurance and how you handle staff performance. Bring copies of your qualifications and trade test certificate. Good luck!
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