Head of Department (HOD)

Sought Out (South Africa); Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sought Out in South Africa seeks a dynamic Head of Department (HOD) to provide strategic and operational leadership within the department, ensuring high standards of academic delivery and learner success. The role focuses on staff management, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent organizational skills and a commitment to learner development and institutional excellence, with experience in

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in education, training or subject specialization.
• Relevant teaching, training or industry experience.
• Knowledge of curriculum implementation, assessment practices and academic quality assurance.

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 concern professionally and promptly.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and academic excellence.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven and suitably qualified Head of Department (HOD) to provide strategic and operational leadership within the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of academic delivery, effective staff management, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, excellent organisational skills and a commitment to learner success and institutional excellence.

Key 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 concern professionally and promptly.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and academic excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in the applicable field of education, training or subject specialisation. (Red Seal, where applicable)
• 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 relevant to 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.
• A commitment to learner development and educational excellence.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate measurable results in departmental performance, staff development, learner achievement, assessment quality, regulatory compliance and the effective management of departmental resources.