Head of Education and Training

ExecutivePlacements.com

Recruiter

Edge Executives

Job Ref

573830

Date posted

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Location

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the long-term Academy strategy aligned to organisational objectives Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of education and training programmes Build professional development and mentorship pathways for engineers and young professionals Strengthen partnerships with universities, employers, industry bodies, and government stakeholders Drive quality assurance, curriculum governance, and CPD compliance across all programmes Oversee learning management systems, digital learning platforms, reporting, and training analytics Support business development through corporate training solutions and client engagement Champion transformation and inclusion initiatives across learning programmes Manage budgets, revenue planning, pricing, and financial sustainability of the Academy Lead, mentor, and develop the Education and Training team while reporting performance to executive leadership