Head of Department, FET & Vocational Education

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a Head of Department for a key FET division. Based on-site, the role leads strategic direction, curricular quality, and operations to deliver high-quality vocational education.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Education or Management, a post-secondary teaching qualification, and proven academic leadership within FET. PhD is advantageous; strong budgeting, HR, and stakeholder relations are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Management, or relevant vocational/technical field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the designated academic department.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum development

Policy & accreditation

Communication

Education

Master's in Education

Master's in Management

Post-secondary teaching qualification

PhD (advantageous)

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a Head of Department for a key FET division. Based on-site, the role leads strategic direction, curricular quality, and operations to deliver high-quality vocational education.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Education or Management, a post-secondary teaching qualification, and proven academic leadership within FET. PhD is advantageous; strong budgeting, HR, and stakeholder relations are essential.