Hod : Academy & Cpd

Overview

HoD : Academy & CPD

Location : Group Head Office (Johannesburg); Type : Permanent – Department Head

Lead an accredited learning portfolio. Build capability that moves organisations forward.

About the Role

You’ll lead the Academy & Continuing Professional Development (CPD) function, owning strategy, operations, and quality across a full training services portfolio. The mandate spans programme design, accreditation, client delivery, revenue growth, and governance—balancing compliance with innovation to deliver measurable skills uplift.

You will shape market-ready learning offerings (credit-bearing and non-credit), drive accreditation with QCTO / SETAs and professional bodies, and tailor solutions for enterprise clients. The role requires confident stakeholder leadership, financial oversight, and a strong client-service ethic grounded in South African skills development legislation.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a well-established human capital group that partners with leading corporates and public institutions across South Africa. The organisation is known for high-standards in accreditation, a client-centric culture, and a growing training services portfolio connected to broader consulting solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end accreditation (QCTO, SETAs, professional bodies) : submissions, internal readiness, audit liaison, renewals.
• Design and continuously improve training materials, assessments, and delivery resources aligned to standards and client needs.
• Customise content and delivery for sector-specific requirements; embed feedback loops for relevance and impact.
• Govern compliance with skills development legislation; update policies, procedures, and quality frameworks.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration with consulting, sales, and operations to integrate learning into broader solutions.
• Own client relationships : scope, propose, present, and troubleshoot to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Build and manage a certified freelance trainer community; onboard, coach, and assure delivery quality.
• Manage project financials : budgeting, pricing input, profitability, billing and reporting.
• Support business development : solutioning, proposals, and negotiations to grow the portfolio.

What You Bring

What Success Looks Like

Rewards & Challenges

You’ll enjoy a visible leadership platform and the opportunity to build a scalable Academy engine. Expect complexity—tight accreditation timelines, evolving standards, and diverse client needs—requiring calm prioritisation, rigorous quality control, and a hands-on approach.

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