Head of Department - Higher Education

ELIGIBILITY

Internal and External

CLOSING DATE

25.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

SS 60/26 EXT

SALARY

TCOE: R1 370 030 p.a (T16)

DEPARTMENT

Public Safety Training

College

DIRECTORATE

SAFETY AND SECURITY Head of Department - Higher Education

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with preference for a qualification in Adult

Education, Law and Police Management or an equivalent

• 8 years or more experience at a large Accredited training

facility

• Registered Assessor and Moderator
• Qualification in ODETD
• Computer literacy
• A valid drivers’ licence
• No criminal record or illicit activity recorded
• Have knowledge of relevant National Legislation and

Council’s Policies (SAQA, SETA, Adult Learning etc.)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• 24-hour standby duties

Key Performance Areas

• Manage, lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of

the training and development function of the Safety and

Security Training College to ensure that training and

development within the safety and Security Training College

complies with norms and standards.

• To ensure that training provided at the College consistently

meets or exceeds industry standards by researching,

implementing and monitoring new training activities and

practices.

• Coordinate administrative needs and management of the

Training College and its resources.

• Manage personnel and performance within the Training &

Development Division: lead and motivate staff.

• Ensure sound stakeholder relations with SAPS, RMTC, SAQA,

NQF, other Metro Police Departments, Service Providers and

Institutions of Higher Learning: Engagement with external

stakeholders.

• Manage training and skills development and the transfer of

skills and knowledge.

How to Apply